About Us

Salem Baptist Church Vision Statement:

Three basic words describe the vision of our church.

Seeking

We seek not only the lost but we seek those who hunger for God. We take advantage of opportunities that God provides for us to be evangelistic whether it’s at home, with family, at the ball park with friends, at work or at church. We pray we would always look for opportunities to seek and share Christ.

Sharing

In looking for opportunities to be evangelistic we find it much easier to share Christ when we have confidence. We are called to share our faith. We share our JOY, our LOVE, and our RESOURCES. We share “the” Christ in us (The Christ in us comes from disciplining God’s children. The more God’s children have the more they are able to share).

Serving

The more we disciple the closer both parties come to Christ in their relationships. Both the giver and receiver benefit. Serving allows for members to identify God’s gifts and then channel those gifts to Serve God. The results of using our gifts in service will provide excitement, confidence, and purpose.

Welcome to our new pastor, Bro. Chuck Rhudy

I became the Senior Pastor, of Salem Baptist Church, on August 16, 2026. My wife’s name is Tina Rhudy. We have 3 adult children; Rachel, Aleasha and Chuck III. As a Christian I have filled many roles in my service to the Lord. I’ve been a Deacon, Elder, Pastor of Men’s Ministry, AMS, Associate Pastor, and now Senior Pastor. Tina and I were previously members of Salem Baptist Church, from 2008-2010. The Lord called us to return to Salem Baptist Church, in 2024.

I have a heart for missions. Although I acknowledge we are to be mission minded at home and abroad, international missions hold a special place in my heart. My first mission trip was when I was a freshman in college. A group of us, from Anderson College, went to Achtupu, a small island among the San Blas Island chain. While there, we ministered to the Kuna Indians. It was during that trip my heart for missions, particularly International Missions, was set into motion.

My vision for Salem Baptist Church is to prepare people to be disciples, that create more disciples. To prepare people to fulfil the “Great Commission.” Matthew 28:19-20; “¹⁹Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, ²⁰teaching them to observe all I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of age.” As Christians, we are all ministers of the Gospel of the Good News. It’s our mission as Christians to share that Gospel in truth and love.

For His Glory,

Bro. Chuck Rhudy

Congratulations on your retirement!

Salem Baptist Church would like to thank Bro. Garry Hicks for his leadership these past few years. We wish him the best of God’s Blessings as he enjoys retirement.

Our Mission

Under the Lordship of Jesus Christ, acknowledge God the Father as Creator and Sustainer of all things, we are a Church united by Christ in His death as well as His resurrection. We are a fellowship of believers responding to the Great Commission as set forth by Christ Himself. We seek to proclaim the faithfulness of God, to promote spiritual growth, to foster unity and fellowship, to call, equip and support leaders, and to extend the call of evangelism to all parts of the world.

Our core doctrines are defined by the Holy Scriptures believing them to be without error, authoritative and authored by the very breath of God. Our existence as the body of Christ is dependent upon the nature of and will of God the Father. It is He, along with His Son Jesus Christ and Holy Spirit who is exalted, worshiped, glorified and honored in all that we do.