What to expect at
Our Sunday service?
Sundays 09:30
We have In Person Service every Sunday at 09:30. What to expect in a nutshell? Friendliness! Our community notices. Worship with singing and giving. Encouragement and teaching from the Word of God. Ministry time of prayer.
God inhabits the praise of His people and there is nothing better than knowing His presence. You can also follow us online via our YouTube Channel. We also have Life Groups as well as different courses throughout the year to get you connected.
Jesus
@
Home
What to expect at
Our Sunday Service?
On Sundays At 09:30
We have In Person Service every Sunday at 09:30. What to expect in a nutshell? Friendliness! Our community notices. Worship with singing and giving. Encouragement and teaching from the Word of God. Ministry time of prayer.
God inhabits the praise of His people and there is nothing better than knowing His presence. You can also follow us online via our YouTube Channel. We also have Life Groups as well as different courses throughout the year to get you connected.
Jesus
@
Home
Ministries & Events
We host a variety of ministries throughout the year like Ladies Ministry, Men’s Ministry, Seniors Ministry, Community Projects, Life Groups, Missions, Salem Kids and UNITED. Read our posts of upcoming ministries and events and book today.
Read more about
Our Story
Salem Full Gospel, Bothasig? I’m often asked what does Salem mean?
The answer – PEACE!
We need peace. Peace of God that passes all understanding but also peace with God. Peace with God can only be found in trusting Jesus Christ as Saviour. Peace is found in making Jesus @ Home in our lives.
John 14:23 Jesus replied, “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them.”
Oh! And by the way Salem Full Gospel Church is part of the church Denomination Full Gospel Church of God in Southern Africa.
Salem was founded by Pastor Hensie Vroom in 1972. The building was dedicated to the Lord in 1974.
Meet Our Team
My name is Paul van der Merwe, Senior Pastor here at Salem; and I have had the privilege of pastoring Salem since 1996. What an adventure it has been doing team with my colleagues Pastors Dwight Lang and Pierre Botha.
Our Leadership
Elders – Eugene Hope, Chris Odendaal, Derek van Diemen and Stephen Jooste
Deacons – Anthony Snell, Bertie Cloete and Kobus Schietekat
Paul van der Merwe
Pastor
Pastor Paul grew up in Grahamstown. He gave his heart to Jesus age 9 in the Port Alfred Full Gospel Church. Ordained and married 1988 in Westering FGC Port Elizabeth.
His passion is pastoring, caring for people. He loves discipleship, visiting “the greens” with his golf clubs, on a Monday morning, a favourite pastime. And yes, if you don’t know a “You will never walk alone” fan, LFC.
Dwight Lang
Pastor
Pastor Dwight is a born and bred Cape Tonian and has been in full time ministry at Salem Full Gospel since 2008. Ordained in 2014, Dwight is also a certified Community Services Chaplain having completed his Level 3 chaplaincy training with the TIACSC.
He is married to Tamsyn and they have a daughter, Everleigh. Dwight is passionate about wood carving and is an avid supporter of greatest football team in the world, Manchester United.
Pierre Botha
Pastor
Pastor Pierre attended school in the southern suburbs of Cape Town. He retired as a technician at the age of 55 and was ordained as a pastor in 2021, right here at Salem. Pierre is a proud husband, father, and grandfather.
Pierre is passionate about preaching the Gospel in prison, training pastors in Zambia and helping others in their ministry.
Pierre loves early morning walks, reading biographies, watching old cowboy movies, and spending weekends away with his wife. Pierre is a supporter of the Springbok rugby team especially when they beat the All Blacks.
Giving
At Salem we believe in being a generous Church. Giving is part of our Worship to God and how we serve others. At Salem you can give in two ways:
Contribute Financially
- Acc. Name: Full Gospel Church of God, Salem Sanctuary
- Account: 1021411279
- Branch: 632005
- Acc. Type: Cheque Account
- Reference: GIVING
Give Time
As believers we believe it is important to serve God by giving our time. At Salem there are many areas for you to get involved in. You can reach out to us to find out where you can get involved.
Upcoming Ministries
View all our upcoming ministries in the calendar below, choose an available time slot and secure your spot.
Have Any Questions?
If you have any questions and would like to get in contact with our team, contact us here and we will gladly assist you.