About 48 hours before he is set to deliver his last Sunday sermon as Salem Baptist Church’s first and only senior pastor, the Rev. James Meeks pointed at his “favorite picture” hung in his office at ...

Samaria Bailey Tribune Correspondent Nov 28, 2015 Nov 28, 2015 0 Salem Baptist Church of Jenkintown turned 131 years old this year — marking not only one more year of existence but one more year of ...

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While continuing to lead Progressive Baptist, the 41-year-old pastor was named the successor to James Meeks at Salem Baptist Church, one of the city’s biggest congregations. After the retirement of ...

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Bags filled with $40,000 worth of food were purchased by the Progressive Baptist Chruch and Salem Baptist Church of Chicago, ...

(RNS) — After 38 years as a pastor, Meeks said he wanted to leave while his church was still doing well. The Rev. Charlie Dates, who grew up at Salem, will become pastor of one of Chicago's largest ...

SALEM-- Generations of citizens of Salem City considered the Town Clock as their timepiece, letting them know when it was time for work or time for worship. Its hands are now frozen and the bell which ...