He served in campus ministry while a college student at Illinois, as an apprentice pastor under the leadership of Reverend Dr. K. Edward Copeland at New Zion Baptist Church of Rockford, Illinois, …

We are Salem Baptist Church of Chicago, we are a Bible believing, Bible preaching church. Birthed in 1985, with 193 members, Salem has served as an oasis of hope within the Chicagoland area.

On The Edge Of The Promise | Joshua 1:1 - 9 | Rev. Watson Jones | Sunday 12-28-25

We provide the ministry of caring to Salem members and often ministering also to needs of nonmembers. Using the link below, you can find more information on our ministries, prayer and …

The Reverend Dr. Charlie Edward Dates is a dynamic and visionary preacher, scholar, and civic leader. His ministry unites people longing for change across generational and racial divides through the clear …

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In January 2023, Reverend Dates became the Senior Pastor of the Salem Baptist Church of Chicago. He is married to Kirstie Dates and is the proud father of their children, Charlie Edward Dates II & …

Pastor James T. Meeks is the founder and pastor emeritus of Salem Baptist Church of Chicago, which has been recognized as one of the fastest growing megachurches in the United States. Salem is the …

And God has so richly blessed us at Salem to be able to share His love in both directions. As we approach Christmas, we are inviting our members to nominate individuals or families who could …