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Independent Bible Church

Salem Bible Church

11 Ermer Road, Salem, NH 03079
Recommended — Bible Church (Christ Preeminent)
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Jim Delany
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Denomination Independent Bible
Service Times Sun 9:15 AM SS / 10:30 AM AM / 6 PM PM; Wed 7 PM
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry Yes
Website www.salembible.org
Pastor Credentials Verify
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Evangelical — "in all things Christ might have the preeminence."
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Bible-believing.
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Verify.
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Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Evangelical.
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Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Male senior pastor.
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Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Pastor Jim Delany.
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Expository.
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Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Christ-centered ministry.
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Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Salem NH (MA border).
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Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Independent Bible.
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Assessment
Salem Bible Church on Ermer Road with Pastor Jim Delany. Sunday SS + AM + PM + Wednesday evening Bible study/prayer — classic conservative Bible church schedule. Stated mission "THAT IN ALL THINGS CHRIST MIGHT HAVE THE PREEMINENCE" (Col 1:18).
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How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:

✓ Researched church website
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Enrichment Notes

Live-fetched https://www.salembible.org on 2026-05-16 — confirmed Jim Delany + Bible Church.

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Last reviewed: 2026-05-16 — Annual review recommended
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