Our Heritage & Mission
For over 135 years, Salem First Baptist Church has been a beacon of faith, hope, and Christian fellowship in Salem, Arkansas.
Our History
Salem First Baptist Church was established on February 13, 1887. Over the decades, the church has met in several locations across Salem before settling at our present campus at 552 Highway 62 East.
A lot has changed in Fulton County and the world since 1887, but the Church's desire to reach people with the good news of the Gospel remains unchanging in a very changing world.
"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." — Hebrews 13:8
Who We Are Today
At Salem FBC, we hold to the teachings of the Bible which is God's inerrant & infallible Word. As Southern Baptists, we hold to the Baptist Faith & Message 2000.
Gospel Centered
We hold to the teachings of the Bible, which is God's inerrant and infallible Word. The Gospel message of salvation in Christ alone is central to all our preaching and teaching.
Family Oriented
We cultivate a warm environment where children, youth, singles, young adults, parents, and seniors grow together in Christian love and community.
Community Focused
We serve our neighbors in Salem and Fulton County while staying passionately engaged in regional, national, and international missions.
Pastoral Leadership & Staff
Meet the leaders dedicated to preaching the Gospel, discipling believers, and serving Salem First Baptist Church.
Tyler Fox
Lead Pastor
Tyler is originally from the Little Rock area before he moved to North Central Arkansas in 2019. He has served in ministry for over 15 years in several Churches all over Arkansas. Tyler first came to Salem FBC as our Associate Pastor in June of 2023, before becoming our Lead Pastor in January of 2025. His wife, Amber, is a teacher at Cherokee Elementary in Cherokee Village. The Fox family wouldn't be complete without their son Trey.