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Our Leadership

Pastor Kaleb and First Lady Dawn Barnum

Pastor Kaleb and his family came to New Salem in the spring of 2019 to serve as the interim pastor. In August of 2021 Pastor Barnum became the Senior Pastor. Pastor Kaleb has a deep passion to minister to people of all colors, generations, and background. Kaleb and Dawn have five children and six grandchildren.

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A Diverse and  Inclusive Community

New Salem Missionary Baptist Church was organized in 1904 in Tampa, FL. Throughout its history, the church has served as a bright beacon of  faith, hope, and love beyond its four walls.

New Salem is committed to sharing the love of God and the message of Good News throughout the world.  We welcome people of all ages & cultural backgrounds as we joyfully celebrate worship and fellowship, and carry out ministries of evangelism, discipleship,  education, community outreach, and global missions. New Salem’s holistic ministries address the needs of the whole person as well as the whole community.

If you visit New Salem you will find:

  • Membership open to all who accept Christ as Savior and Lord
  • Relevant – Celebratory – Creative Worship
  • Timely and Timeless Christ-centered messages
  • A trained and dedicated ministry
  • Some of the best in Church Music and Christian Education
  • A concern for all God’s people and their needs

New comers to the Area are extended  a warm invitation to worship and unite with us.

Our Story

Demonstrated by living our core values: compassion, growth, courage to act, responsibility, belonging, curiosity. You can see them cultivated in every experience for students, families and staff.

Community is everything. It’s who we are and how things get done. Everyone here is motivated by a deep commitment to making sure each child and family feels welcome and included. When everyone feels like they belong, we are stronger and smarter together. We’re a community driven to make the world a better place—starting in our own backyard.