About Saluda Baptist Church
Our Mission
At Saluda Baptist Church, we are dedicated to spreading the love and teachings of Jesus Christ to our community and beyond. Through our various ministries and programs, we strive to make a positive impact on the world around us.
“The LORD is my light and my salvation — whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life — of whom shall I be afraid?" Psalm 27: 1 (NIV)
Our History
Clark's Neck Meeting House was duly constituted as a Baptist Church in 1842, exchanging its Meeting House property for the present church site in 1878. Sixty years later, Clark's Neck became
Saluda Baptist Church in 1938.
Our current sanctuary was completed and dedicated in 1968 and expanded to include a new fellowship hall in 2001.
Our Pastor
Rev. Nita May
One of my favorite scriptures that God has given me as a watchword comes from
1 Corinthians 2: 4-5:
"My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words,
but with a demonstration of the
Spirit's power, so that your faith might not rest on human wisdom,
but on God's power."
Our Leadership
Pastor
Rev. Nita May joined Saluda Baptist Church in October 2022. She and her husband Wayne served as ISC missionaries in Eastern Europe. Pastor Nita also served in other missions in Africa and throughout the Americas. She is a graduate of the Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond, and has been a congregational pastor for over 20 years.
Secretary
Tammy Healy joined our family in
June 2025. She approaches her work day as a spiritual calling rather than a job, with detailed organization and joyful dedication. Her heart for the Lord is apparent in her faithful support to the pastor and church members.
Deacons
Choir Director
Our team of deacons, chaired by
Barbara Bareford, bring over 60 years of deacon service to Saluda Baptist.
Pictured L-R, Meaghan Koehler, Betty Muncy, Barbara Bareford, & Bill Taliaferro
Choir Director
Choir Director
Choir Director
Jane Throckmorton
Pianist
Choir Director
Organist
Rev. David Medlen
Organist
Choir Director
Organist
Jennifer Lucas has been a member of Saluda Baptist Church for 60+ years, and our organist for over 50 years!