About our Leadership

At New Salem Baptist Church our pastor and worship leaders faithfully serve our church family and community. Discover the devoted individuals guiding our fellowship in worship, biblical teaching, and spiritual growth.

Pastor Douglas Rumley

Pastor Douglas Rumley has faithfully shepherded New Salem Baptist Church since 1996. He previously served as Associate Pastor at Bogue Falaya Baptist Church in Folsom, Louisiana, Pastor of Pineview Baptist Church in Moultrie, Georgia, and Hopeful Baptist Church in Camilla, Georgia, as well as Interim Pastor of Lake Wylie Baptist Church in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Pastor Rumley earned his Master of Divinity from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Georgia Southern University, and an Associate of Science in Business Administration from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. He and his wife Helen were married on June 8, 1985, and are the proud parents of four children: Jonathan(Jenny), Laura, Caroline(Wyatt) and Daniel.

Music and Worship Ministry

Music plays a vital role in our worship and praise each week. Our music ministry is led by dedicated servants who lift our congregation's hearts in adoration of God through uplifting hymns and spiritual songs.

We are grateful for Mrs. Mary Hammond, who serves as our Music Director, and Mrs. Ronda Montgomery Reel, who serves faithfully as our church Pianist. Together, they help create an inspiring atmosphere of reverence and praise during our gatherings.

Our Deacon Ministry

Our deacons are committed to servant leadership, prayerfully caring for the pastoral needs of the New Salem family and supporting the spiritual and practical health of the congregation.

Our active deacons include Chairman Bill McCain, Greg Horne, Randy Gay, John Godfrey and Eddie Hooks. Through humble service and biblical guidance, they assist our pastor in stewarding the mission and ministries of our church.

Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.

1 John 4:7