New Salem Baptist Church
New York, New Jersey
New Salem Baptist Church is located at 130 West Kinney Street in Newark, New Jersey. The church is committed to evangelizing the lost, edifying the Saints and Exalting the Savior. Originally incorporated in March 1936 as Salem Baptist Church under Reverend Halcot Graves with seven charter members, the church was renamed New Salem Baptist Church in 1946. The congregation purchased their current building in 1959, which was formerly Kenney Memorial Hospital, the only Black Hospital in New Jersey. The church acquired the mortgage in 1969. Pastor John K. White was installed as pastor on October 21, 2001. The church operates outreach programs including feeding and clothing the homeless and ministering to those in need. A parsonage was purchased on Meeker Avenue in October 1998.
Last updated August 2026
Congregation size
200-500
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