We are a Bible-believing Presbyterian church located in Burlington, North Carolina.
Salem Presbyterian Church is committed to the Bible as the only infallible rule of faith and practice, and to the Westminster Confession of Faith and Catechisms as the system of doctrine taught in the Holy Scriptures.
We strive to preach the Lord Jesus Christ as the all-sufficient Savior to all men, women and children.
We are a member of Vanguard Presbytery, a conservative Presbyterian denomination committed to the Bible, Westminster doctrinal standards, and evangelism.
We welcome you to come visit our church in Burlington, North Carolina.
Rev. Joel Pankratz
Rev. Joel Pankratz grew up in Alamance county. He attended Geneva Reformed Seminary in Greenville, SC, graduating in 2004. Joel returned to Burlington to start a Reformed Presbyterian Church and minister to the people of his hometown. A tentmaking pastor, he works as a carpenter most of each week. He is happily married to Lisa, his wife of 25 years. He enjoys spending time with his wife and children, a good cup of coffee, and most books, as well as hunting or fishing now and then.