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CHICAGO (CBS)-- After nearly 40 years, the Rev. James Meeks is stepping away from the pulpit. Meeks said next year will be his last as the leader at Salem Baptist Church on the city's Far South Side.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A mission to feed 5,000 Chicago families takes off Monday on the CTA Red Line. Pastor Charlie Dates and his congregation at Progressive Baptist Church and Salem Baptist Church of ...

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Juneteenth was a busy day for Reverend James Meeks with events throughout the city. Monday was even busier as the longtime senior pastor of Salem Baptist Church was greeted with gratitude after ...

In 2005, Chicago's iconic House of Hope opened its doors. It was known as Salem Baptist Church before the mega church was built. Now, the church’s only pastor, James Meeks, is stepping down. Stream ...

After nearly 40 years as a pastor in Chicago, James Meeks delivered his last sermon on Sunday at the Salem Baptist Church, the largest African American church on the South Side. “I married you all. I ...

At a Juneteenth celebration Monday at the Park Community Church, Rev. James Meeks still mixes the fire of a pastor with the diplomacy of a politician. But on Sunday he surprised the faithful at the 10 ...