Who we are
Salem Seventh Day Baptist Church
Salem Seventh Day Baptist Church
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Our Mission Statement
The Salem Seventh Day Baptist Church is called to proclaim and expand the
Kingdom of God by...
The Salem Seventh Day Baptist Church is called to proclaim and expand the
Kingdom of God by...
- teaching God's children the basic principles of Christian living,
strengthening the family as a unit of Christian community,
embracing all people as part of the larger family of God, and
encouraging Sabbath observance as a model for spiritual development,
healing, and relationship building
Seventh Day who?
Many people are confused about who Seventh Day Baptists are. Like other
Baptists, Seventh Day Baptists believe in:
Adventists please follow this link. SDBs and SDAs
Many people are confused about who Seventh Day Baptists are. Like other
Baptists, Seventh Day Baptists believe in:
- Salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ.
The Bible as the inspired word of God. The Bible is our authority both
for our faith and our daily conduct.
Baptism of believers, by immersion, witnessing to our acceptance of
Christ as Savior and Lord.
Freedom of thought under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
The congregational form of church government. Every member of the
church has the right to participate in the decision-making process of the
church.
Adventists please follow this link. SDBs and SDAs
The Salem Seventh Day Baptist
Church is a member of the Seventh
Day Baptist General Conference of
USA and Canada.
Church is a member of the Seventh
Day Baptist General Conference of
USA and Canada.
Statement of Beliefs
If you would like to read a full statement of Seventh Day Baptist commonly held
beliefs (with scripture reference support) please follow this link. SDB Beliefs
If you would like to read a full statement of Seventh Day Baptist commonly held
beliefs (with scripture reference support) please follow this link. SDB Beliefs
Our History
The Salem Seventh Day Baptist Church, established in 1792, has for over 200
years been an integral part of the community. Its earliest members founded the
town and the college. Involvement in education and community service continue
along with a strong tradition of choral music. The church sponsors a community
housing development, Randolph Terrace Apartments and is an active member of
the Seventh Day Baptist General Conference, USA and Canada
Seventh Day Baptist History
Like other Baptists, Seventh Day Baptists trace their roots to 16th century
England, and since that time have worshipped on Sabbath (Saturday), the
seventh day of the week. The first American church was established in Newport,
Rhode Island in 1671. Now there are churches across the country and in eighteen
nations.
If you would like to read more about Seventh Day Baptist history, please follow
this link. SDB History
The Salem Seventh Day Baptist Church, established in 1792, has for over 200
years been an integral part of the community. Its earliest members founded the
town and the college. Involvement in education and community service continue
along with a strong tradition of choral music. The church sponsors a community
housing development, Randolph Terrace Apartments and is an active member of
the Seventh Day Baptist General Conference, USA and Canada
Seventh Day Baptist History
Like other Baptists, Seventh Day Baptists trace their roots to 16th century
England, and since that time have worshipped on Sabbath (Saturday), the
seventh day of the week. The first American church was established in Newport,
Rhode Island in 1671. Now there are churches across the country and in eighteen
nations.
If you would like to read more about Seventh Day Baptist history, please follow
this link. SDB History
| The Salem SDB Church on a postcard dated April 14, 1909 |
Youth Ministry Purpose Statement
The purpose of our youth ministry is to transform students into fully
committed followers of the Son of God, Jesus Christ. We desire, with the leading
of the Holy Spirit, to grow...
warmer through fellowship,
deeper through discipleship,
stronger through worship,
broader through ministry and
larger through evangelism.
The purpose of our youth ministry is to transform students into fully
committed followers of the Son of God, Jesus Christ. We desire, with the leading
of the Holy Spirit, to grow...
warmer through fellowship,
deeper through discipleship,
stronger through worship,
broader through ministry and
larger through evangelism.