Bethel Evangelical Free Church sent 17 families to plant a new congregation on the north side of Fargo. This church plant focused on shared leadership and ministry, small group Bible studies, college campus outreach, and overseas missions. The vision statement at that time was “Being disciples to make disciples.” Salem met in the McKinley Elementary School in North Fargo for the first six years.
In June of 1985 Salem purchased the vacated First Assembly of God building at 1002 South 10th street in Fargo and soon began to worship at that location.
In 1991 the building was renovated.
In 1991 the building was renovated.
In 2006, Salem began looking at a relocation plan to accommodate growth.
Eventually, in 2011, the church decided to purchase a second campus, the River Valley church building, located at 1111 30th Ave. S. in Moorhead. In August of that year Salem began worshiping at both sites on Sunday mornings--one church with two locations.
Eventually, in 2011, the church decided to purchase a second campus, the River Valley church building, located at 1111 30th Ave. S. in Moorhead. In August of that year Salem began worshiping at both sites on Sunday mornings--one church with two locations.
The height of the Covid-19 pandemic forced Salem to shut their physical doors and shift to online services. Yet, we remained a tight knit community as our small groups continued to meet online and outside.
When Salem resumed meeting in-person, we decided to join back together at one campus, united again. We believe that God has given Salem a unique history, make up, and leadership passion to make a unique and specific impact in the Fargo/Moorhead area.
When Salem resumed meeting in-person, we decided to join back together at one campus, united again. We believe that God has given Salem a unique history, make up, and leadership passion to make a unique and specific impact in the Fargo/Moorhead area.
