Chris Gambos, Pastor
Chris Gambos has served as senior pastor of New Salem Church since 2003. He has
earned BA in Biblical studies from Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA and MA in
Counseling from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, NC.
Pastor Chris is originally from Steubenville, OH. After graduation he joined the navy,
and served four years. He continued his service in the army national guard for two
years while studying at Liberty University.
It wasn't until after his time in the navy that Chris desired to go into the ministry and
accept the call of God in his life.
He has worked in many fields in the secular realm, such as construction,
maintenance, painting. He enjoys basketball, white water rafting, theology, and a
good debate.
Chris Gambos has served as senior pastor of New Salem Church since 2003. He has
earned BA in Biblical studies from Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA and MA in
Counseling from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, NC.
Pastor Chris is originally from Steubenville, OH. After graduation he joined the navy,
and served four years. He continued his service in the army national guard for two
years while studying at Liberty University.
It wasn't until after his time in the navy that Chris desired to go into the ministry and
accept the call of God in his life.
He has worked in many fields in the secular realm, such as construction,
maintenance, painting. He enjoys basketball, white water rafting, theology, and a
good debate.
Wesley Thomas, Associate Pastor /Youth Pastor
Wesley is Associate Pastor/Youth Pastor at New
S Salem Church. He has been serving in this
ministry since January 2008. Pastor Wesley
was ordained to the pastoral ministry on
September 28, 2008.
He also leads the Celebrate Recovery Program
each Sunday evening.
He will receive a Bachelor in Christian Studies and Pastoral Ministry from the College
at Southeastern in December 2008.
Wesley is Associate Pastor/Youth Pastor at New
S Salem Church. He has been serving in this
ministry since January 2008. Pastor Wesley
was ordained to the pastoral ministry on
September 28, 2008.
He also leads the Celebrate Recovery Program
each Sunday evening.
He will receive a Bachelor in Christian Studies and Pastoral Ministry from the College
at Southeastern in December 2008.
Lori Burt, Children's Ministry
Lori Burt has been Director of Children's Ministry since January 2008. She received a BS from
Johnson & Wales University in Hotel/Restaurant Management.
At 13 Lori received Christ in her life. She began attending New Salem in 2006 and became a
member in 2007. She has always enjoyed working with children, and loves every minute she
spends with "her kids" at New Salem! In addition to her position at New Salem, Lori co-owns a
bakery with her mother in Siler City, called Sugar Rush Bakery
Lori grew up in Siler City, and lives there with her husband and two children, Laci,4, and Keigan, 3.
She enjoys singing, dancing, playing with her children and working in her yard.
Lori Burt has been Director of Children's Ministry since January 2008. She received a BS from
Johnson & Wales University in Hotel/Restaurant Management.
At 13 Lori received Christ in her life. She began attending New Salem in 2006 and became a
member in 2007. She has always enjoyed working with children, and loves every minute she
spends with "her kids" at New Salem! In addition to her position at New Salem, Lori co-owns a
bakery with her mother in Siler City, called Sugar Rush Bakery
Lori grew up in Siler City, and lives there with her husband and two children, Laci,4, and Keigan, 3.
She enjoys singing, dancing, playing with her children and working in her yard.
DEACONS
Terry Herndon (chair)
Dale Carter
Mike Johnson
Shannon Plummer
Charles Nunn
Terry Herndon (chair)
Dale Carter
Mike Johnson
Shannon Plummer
Charles Nunn
