A Missionary Baptist church

“Missionary” is in our name because the Great Commission is in our Bible. From our first years, Salem has elected missionary officers and sent the Gospel outward.

The Great Commission

Every member a witness

The Lord Jesus gave His church one mission: to make disciples of all nations. We carry it out in Los Angeles, and we support the work beyond.

Our Articles of Incorporation commit Salem to “the advancement of the Kingdom of God through evangelism, missionary work, discipleship, and service, both locally and beyond.” Our Bylaws direct all ministry “toward the preaching of the Gospel, the making of disciples, the building up of the body of believers.”

As early as 1935, the newspapers recorded the election of missionary officers at Salem Baptist Church under Pastor C. H. Davis. That missionary spirit is our inheritance.

Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.Matthew 28:19–20 · KJV

Jerusalem · Judaea · Samaria · The Uttermost Part

Where the Gospel goes

“Ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.” Acts 1:8

Our Neighborhood

Personal evangelism, visitation, and an open invitation to worship. The first mission field is the street outside our doors.

Mercy Ministries

Feeding the poor, caring for widows and the sick, and reaching the homeless and at-risk with the love of Christ and practical help.

Missions Beyond

Praying for and supporting Baptist missionaries who carry the Gospel to other cities and nations.

How You Can Help

Pray. Give. Go.

Pray

“Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.” Matthew 9:38

Give

Missions are supported by the faithful giving of God’s people. Learn about giving.

Go

“Here am I; send me.” Isaiah 6:8 Ask how you can serve in outreach and visitation.

Reserved

Our missionaries and mission partners

The missionaries and ministries Salem supports will be listed here by the church.