FINANCE
MISSION AND MINISTRY UPDATES
PASTOR'S SPECIAL VISION TARGETS
LONG-RANGE VISION PLANNING
100
On Generosity Sunday 2023, Salem members collectively gave this total amount:
What is $1,024,398.58*
FINANCE REPORT- DEACON NASH
100
This pastor and speaker for our upcoming conference told the Salem Staff to "never let your Pastor's words fall to the ground.
Who is Bishop Michael Henderson
BLACK CHURCH CONFERENCE
100
Before she was an American Idol, Academy Award Winner or Daytime Talk-Show host, Jennifer Hudson launched her journey to stardom during this event, hosted by Salem in 2002
What is Gospel Star Search?
SUMMER GIVING
100
Salem purchased the administrative office building at 10909 S. Cottage grove in the early 2000s from this Pullman-based company
What is Sherwin-Williams?
109TH STREET HUB
200
Salem completed construction on the House of Hope and officially relocated worship in July of this year
What is 2005?
SUMMER FINANCIAL PREPAREDNESS PLAN
200
Both of these Salem leaders served in the roles of Children's Pastor, Youth Pastor, and Executive Pastor.
Who are Rev. Jordan and Rev. Jones
SALEM KIDS AND TEENS UPDATE
200
Over 25 years ago, Pastor Meeks invited this popular writer, educator and speaker to Salem to share his insights on Raising Black Boys
Who is Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu?
BLACK MALE SUMMIT
200
During the Vision99 Campaign, a major evangelistic worship service (which was infamously not recorded), was held at this former Chicago Housing Project 
What is Stateway Gardens
SALEM GRANT PARK 2025
300
Our grant application for the Lilly Foundation Nurturing Children through Worship and Prayer Initiative, if funded, would provide as much as this amount of money over this number of years
What is $1.25 million over 5 years?
SPECIAL DONORS UPDATE
300
The Black Boy Literacy Campaign was officially launched in 2023, on a Wednesday night, with a Visioncasting from Pastor, an expert panel, and the viewing of this documentary, produced by LeVar Burton
What is The Right to Read?
BBLC PHASE II
300
During the Vision99 Campaign, Salem UNofficially 😉 reached its goal of leading 25,000 people to the Lord by sending members to evangelize at this annual south side event
What is the Bud Biliken Parade?
FALL HOT CHOCOLATE RUN
300
During our team trip to Phoenix, we learned about the brilliant apprenticing methods of Frank Lloyd Wright at this desert home, turned Museum and tour site
What is Taliesin West?
SALEM PHOENIX CHURCH PLANT
400
In 2005, Salem launched this special project led by Rev. Terri Owens, aimed to deepen community and help members stay connected as we prepared to change services times prior to moving into the House of Hope?
What is Circles of Hope?
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATES
400
This founding member of Salem was the Mother of several staff and ministry leaders, and served as a long-time member of Salem's Board before she passed away in 2012
Who is Evelyn Henderson?
MOTHER'S DAY 2024
400
This Guest Preacher from Texas shared a powerful sermon illustration using slices of pie during last year's Giving Sermon Series
Who is Pastor Bryan Carter?
FALL BODYBUILDING SERIES
400
This legendary Pastor and preaching mentor for Rev. Meeks preached the 8am Service for Rev. Meek's 25th Preaching Anniversary in the year 2000. His sermon title was "The Go, The Lo, and the Woe of the Gospel Preacher.
Who is Rev. Gordon A. Humphrey Sr.
REV. MEEKS: 50 YEARS OF PREACHING
500
This long-time staff member, founding member and former treasurer of Salem passed away in 2019, but probably yelled at Joe Murphy over her Nextel phone until the very end.
Who is Jackie Peters?
UPDATE ON STEWARDSHIP TEAM/FUNDRAISING
500
When stormclouds gathered in the sky during this classic outdoor Salem event, Pastor Meeks famously told everyone, "I promise you, the rain will stop" just moments before a torrential downpour soaked us all
What is the Taste of Salem?
OTHER WIN MEETING UPDATES
500
Salem achieved Pastor Meeks' vision of having the largest Sunday School in Chicago when we documented this many students in Sunday school classes at one time
What is 1,000 people?
SUMMERTIME GATHERINGS
500
On January 15, 1985, 198 people followed Rev. Meeks to organize Salem at this church, which was then located in Hyde Park
What is Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church?
SALEM 40; 40 MISSIONAL MOMENTS, GALA