Joy in the Completion of God's Work
Ezra 6
First Time Here?
Thanks for joining us this weekend. We are so glad you're here.
If you are attending our in-person weekend services, please stop by the Welcome Center in the lobby to introduce yourself. We would be happy to answer any questions that you might have and provide you with a free gift.
If you would like to check out our welcome information and get a better view of everything that happens here at Salem Alliance please check out our welcome guide below.
A glimpse into life at Salem Alliance Church
Our offices are open Tuesday through Thursday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. We are closed on Mondays and on Fridays we are open from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm.
Currently, we offer in-person services on Saturdays at 5:00 pm and Sunday mornings at 8:00 am, 9:30 am and 11:00 am. We also offer an online livestream service at 9:30 am, which you can access with the link below.
We hope to see you there!
Upcoming Events
Women’s Listening Prayer Night
February 26 - 7:00 PM - Upper Room
Take a pause from the busyness and join us for our Listening Prayer Night—a sacred space to quiet your heart and mind before God. Together, we’ll lean into His presence, expectant of the truths He desires to share with us.
Each evening will include guided prompts, scripture, and moments to reflect alongside other women seeking to attune their hearts to the One who knows us best.
Bring a Bible, journal, and pen to make the most of this experience. We can’t wait to share this meaningful time of listening and connection with you.
Great Expectations
March 6 & 7, 2025
Great Expectations is an annual fundraiser dinner for high school students participating in missions and the LIFE Conference. Our professional chefs have curated a delicious and flavorful dinner for you to enjoy as a Life Group, a couple, a family, or with friends. This year, you will be able to dine in person! We are so excited to serve you. Reservations are open!
Recognizing God’s Voice Conference
Recognizing God’s Voice is a weekend conference designed to help us connect with God more deeply and regularly. God loves to communicate with His people and has given each one of us a unique way of relating to His voice and His presence. This workshop explores the many different ways to connect with God’s presence and voice in our everyday lives.
The conference will be on Friday, March 14, 6:00 pm–8:30 pm and on Saturday, March 15, 9:00 am–12:00 pm in Cedar Hall.
Registration is required.
Contact Laura Scharer with any questions.
Men’s Breakfast
Gentlemen of all ages, we’ve got plans for you on Saturday, March 15, from 7:30–9:00 AM—and trust us, you don’t want to miss it.
We’re gathering for a morning of coffee, breakfast, laughter, prayer, and connection. Whether you’re into church or not, young or seasoned, this is a space for all guys to come together, build relationships, and kick off the new year strong.
Plus, we’ll share the date for our upcoming Men’s Retreat and plenty of encouragement to start 2025 on the right foot.
Contact Josh Mann with any questions.
Baraka Info Night
Baraka Refugee & Immigrant Ministry Info Night: An Interactive Experience & Stories of Hope.
Join us to explore the complexities of the global refugee crisis, God’s heart for displaced people, and opportunities to support our global neighbors right here in Salem through Baraka refugee & immigrant ministries. Through an interactive simulation activity, you will get a glimpse of the uncertainty, fear, and loss that comes with being forced to flee your home. You will also hear stories about what God is doing through Baraka refugee & immigrant ministries and learn ways to get involved. Enjoy tasty treats prepared by our global neighbors and music from the African Youth Choir!
Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Time: 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Location: Salem Alliance Church in Cedar Hall – 555 Gaines St. NE, Salem, OR 97301
Instructions: Enter through the office doors on 5th Street
Questions? Contact Anya
Men's Retreat
Men, join us March 28 to 30 at Rockaway Beach on the Oregon Coast for an unforgettable weekend.
Guest Speaker: Chuck Davis
Chuck is a good friend and I’m thrilled we can have him. Chuck was a best friend of Martin Sanders, our scheduled speaker from last year, and recently took over the organization Martin founded. He’s been a missionary in Mali, a pastor in CT, a professor in NYC, an author of four books, an itinerant speaker, and a leadership coach around the world. He’s brilliant, funny, serious, and kindhearted all at the same time.
Partner Class
April 6, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Becoming a Partner communicates to the church family and to church leadership that you are invested in the growth and success of the local church. Partner Class is the first step in becoming a Partner at Salem Alliance. Anyone interested in knowing more about what it means to be a Partner at Salem Alliance is welcome to join us.
Contact Cary Wood with any questions.
The Gathering
The Gathering is a great place to connect with God and other women at Salem Alliance. We meeting on the first Wednesday of each month to worship, hear a short teaching related to our Women’s Ministry theme, partake in table discussions, and as always have fun! We hope you will join us!
YA First Thursdays
ATTENTION: Our worship night will be moved to March 13, 2025, to accommodate another church-wide event. Please join us at the same time and place on the SECOND Thursday in March.
Join Young Adults for our First Thursday worship night. These worship nights take place on the first Thursday of every month. Food and drinks are available for all Young Adults from 7:30-8:00 pm, and the worship time that follows is open to anyone and everyone, so bring a friend, co-worker, or family member!
Women's Connection Group
Ladies, are you looking for a place to connect with other women and be creative? Join us on the 4th Saturday of each month from 10:00 – 1:00 PM in the Trading Post building (565 Hood St). You can bring a craft you are working on or just show up for the community.
A Call to Prayer
Join us for A Call to Prayer as we intercede for the peace of God to fall on our church family. We meet on the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm in Broadway Commons. Click below for more details.
Veterans Support Group
A group of veterans meet monthly to share, support and be refreshed spiritually. If you are a veteran or know one who might be interested in a faith-based support group, contact Gordon Bergman below.
Hope Connection
The rise in mental illness during the pandemic has been immense. This can take a significant toll on family members who love and care for those struggling with mental health. Hope Connection is our support group for those family members that meets on the first Monday of each month. For more information contact Gordon Bergman.
Employment Network
The Employment Network has been helping people find work and hope for many years. We are available to anyone who needs some help with job search basics. Please contact Gordon Bergman for more information.
Foster Parents
We seek to support and encourage families at Salem Alliance who do foster care. If you currently are involved in fostering children, or know of a family at church who do, please contact Gordon Bergman, Pastor of Pastoral Care below.
Serve in our Library
Opportunities vary by the amount of time a volunteer can give:
- Once a month – staff the library on Saturday night or Sunday morning to check books out, in, and reshelve them.
- Quarterly – straighten books and look for mis-shelved books on a weekday that you choose.
- Every 4 months, we need someone to choose a theme for the children's room and then develop a bulletin board and display books that fit the theme.
- Periodically – prepare new books for checkout by adding them to the computer and printing spine labels on a weekday that you choose.
- Annually – help set up for the book sale on Friday or Saturday morning and/or pack up any unsold books after the last service on Sunday.
Please email us below with questions you might have.
Serve with Baraka Immigration Legal Services
Our Baraka Immigration Legal Services ministry provides high quality, low-cost immigration legal services to refugees and immigrants in the Willamette Valley. We are currently looking for volunteers to serve as Spanish interpreters for client consultations on Thursdays and Fridays between the hours of 10am - 5pm. If you would like to bless our global neighbors in this way, contact Jenny.
Baraka English Childcare Volunteers
100 women and 45 children from all over the world gather at Salem Alliance on Tuesday and Thursday mornings to learn English & build community through our Baraka English program. We are looking for childcare volunteers to care for kids ages 0 - 5 so their moms can attend English classes. This is an incredible way to bless our refugee & immigrant neighbors with God’s love! Interested? Contact Nicki Scholz.
Upper Room
The Upper Room is a place set aside for prayer & solitude. It is primarily available for quiet individual communication with God. It is open on Mondays through Fridays from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. You are encouraged to take advantage of this special place. There is also an opportunity to serve as an Upper Room Host at the lobby desk. If you have questions, please reach out to Gordon Bergman.
Neighborhood Ministries
Did you know that we have neighbors who live in homes with little to no furniture, especially beds or who struggle to heat their homes in the winter? The Furniture Bank & RORS ministries demonstrate and declare the Gospel through the provision of furniture and wood to those in need. Both teams work on Saturdays to provide for our neighbors. Click the link for more information or to join either team.
Furniture Bank Donations
Furniture Bank has now expanded to include drop-off hours for donations. Bring your donations on Saturdays from 8:30 am-12:00 pm to 1268 Broadway St NE. Please ensure your donation is an item we take that matches our guidelines.
For questions, call 503-616-3772
Are you Called to Go?
We would love to talk to you more about how God is calling you to the nations, whether you're curious about your next steps or being a part of a short-term team. We have a number of upcoming trips and are accepting applications now. Click the link to learn more.
Are you Called to Send?
Visiting or being a regular part of a Barnabas Group gives you an inside look to the ministry our international workers do around the world. With opportunities throughout the month to connect, pray and support them as they serve, you are able to join in to be part of the work that God is doing in and through them. Contact us for more information.
Keep up with your Salem Alliance Church staff!
There are no Staff Updates at this time.
Join a Life Group
Life Groups give us a place to do life with Jesus, Together and On Mission. They look many different ways and we hope you can find a Christ-centered community to be a part of. Below are different ways you can join us:
GPS Assessment
The GPS Assessment is a free online assessment that explores your gifts, passions and story and how they intersect to empower you to live on mission. Click below to access the GPS Assessment, helpful resources and learn more about your unique role in seeing Salem become a city at peace with God.
Missio College provides a ministry program that exists to prepare
pastors and international workers who are debt-free and field ready.
Missio offers a 4-year, accredited, bachelor’s degree on the campus of
Salem Alliance Church. Learn more on their website and reach out to
Sarah Thurston with any questions you may have.
If you are interested in supporting our students in a fun and creative way, take a look at our Amazon wishlist. These are simple supplies and snacks we like to keep on hand for our students and they are deep in their studies both in class and in our student lounge.
Pastor of Pastoral Care
Salem Alliance Church is hiring a full-time Pastor of Pastoral Care to lead and support our Pastoral Care Ministries. This 40-hour salaried position provides strategic leadership, oversees volunteer development, and fosters a culture of care within our church community and beyond.
This role involves recruiting, training, and supporting volunteer teams across various care ministries, ensuring all needs are met with excellence. It also includes meeting with individuals in crisis, coordinating hospital and home visits, leading prayer ministries, funerals, and managing benevolent fund assistance.
We are looking for a compassionate, proactive individual with strong leadership and organizational skills, a high level of confidentiality, and a heart for serving others.
To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and two letters of recommendation to the email below. Application deadline: Until position is filled.
For questions about this position, please email us below.
Director of Creative Media & Technical Production
Salem Alliance Church is seeking a full-time Director of Creative Media & Technical Production to provide visionary leadership and oversee our technical, operations, volunteer, and media production teams.
In this role, you will plan, organize, and supervise staff and volunteers while ensuring that every weekend service and special event delivers a high-quality, seamless worship experience. This position will lead the technical setup for services, manage audio, lighting, and visual systems, and collaborate on budget and equipment initiatives. Also, this role is responsible for overseeing video production and storytelling.
The position will include the leadership and management of Broadway Commons tech services by overseeing technical tasks, tech hospitality, and troubleshooting at Broadway Commons.
To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and two letters of recommendation. For any questions regarding this position, please get in touch with us below. Application deadline: Until the position is filled.
Missio Assistant
Missio College is hiring a part-time assistant to provide support across our academic, administrative, and student engagement departments. This 24-hour position will ensure our operations run smoothly—from managing document processing to maintaining accurate records in Schoology, Google Drive, TouchPoint, website, and other systems.
We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented individual with excellent communication skills and a passion for creating a welcoming, organized academic environment. This person will need multitasking skills across diverse responsibilities such as scheduling meetings, coordinating events and volunteer activities, managing course content and classroom logistics, and guiding prospective students through the enrollment process.
To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and two letters of recommendation.
C2 Host Pastor
Salem Alliance Church is looking for a Pastor for C2, our 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade School ministries, to work full-time providing leadership, pastoral care, and volunteer management & development. We are seeking someone passionate about pastoring grade school students and recruiting & empowering volunteers. This position requires weekend hours. For more information, please read the job description below.
To apply, submit a resume, cover letter, and two letters of recommendation to the email below. Application deadline: Until position is filled.
For any questions regarding employment please use the email below.
Weekend Ministry Coordinator
Salem Alliance Church is hiring a full-time Weekend Ministry Coordinator to oversee weekend programming, hospitality, volunteer management, and administrative support. This role manages worship service logistics, coordinates welcome center and green room hospitality, and ensures a welcoming environment for attendees.
We are looking for a responsible, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves working with people, and excels at providing direction and fostering teamwork. The ideal candidate is proactive, adaptable, approachable, and skilled at balancing multiple priorities with a spirit of hospitality and service. This position requires weekend hours.
To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and two letters of recommendation to the email below. Application Deadline: Until position is filled.
For any questions regarding employment, please use the email below.
Sparrow Workforce English Language Coordinator
Salem Alliance Church is hiring a temporary part-time English Language Coordinator to teach English classes to refugee interns at Sparrow Workforce Development. We are looking for someone with ESL or teaching experience. The English Language Coordinator will work 20-25 hours per week, teaching classes to small groups of adult English learners on Monday - Friday from 1:00 - 5:00 pm. Additional hours each week will be dedicated to assessing student progress, curriculum development, and supporting volunteer tutors and other teachers to develop their skills. Classes begin in early October. Application Deadline: Until position is filled.
Baraka English Childcare Worker
Why Do We Give?
God has given us a unique purpose in Salem, Oregon – to be a City at Peace with God. Your generosity fuels that vision and helps it become a reality. Our budget consists of:
Ministry Fund - funding our vision to be a City at Peace with God
Great Commission Fund - sending out local and international missionaries
Clear Campaign Fund - reducing the debt of property loans
Benevolent Fund - used to help families in need in our church and community
To give to a specific ministry area of Salem Alliance, please visit their individual webpage by using the search bar or menu button.
How Can I Give?
You can mail in your cash or checks. Our address is 555 Gaines Street NE, Salem, OR 97301, or you can give through the Salem Alliance app.
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