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The Rev. James Meeks conducts final service at Salem Baptist Church: ‘A bittersweet day’

Por: Chicago Sun Times Politics January 09, 2023

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The Rev. James Meeks passed the torch to his successor Sunday at Salem Baptist Church of Chicago, which he founded nearly four decades ago. “I’m almost afraid to pass you this because I know the burden,” Meeks told incoming Pastor Charlie Dates, handing him a torch made of glass. “All I can tell you, Charlie, is that God’s word will hold you.”Meeks stepped down as senior pastor of the Roseland-area church Sunday on its 38th... + full article



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