Who Are We

Our journey from a small community to a thriving church family.

Our History

Our church began as an Indian (Keralite) oriented community known as South India Assembly of God in 1992. Soon thereafter, the church became affiliated with the New York District Assemblies of God. With the direction of the Holy Spirit and vision given to the leadership, we became affiliated with the General Council of The Assemblies of God in 1998 and changed our name to Salem Assembly of God (SAG), as called today.

1992

Our Beginning

Started as South India Assembly of God, serving the Keralite community.

1998

New Chapter

Affiliated with the General Council and renamed to Salem Assembly of God.

2001

First Home

Purchased our first house of worship in Elmont, dedicated to God in 2002.

The church is invested in the development of youth, training and building them into a generation that works towards the expansion of the kingdom of God. We have a mission in our hearts to prepare our community, city, and the country for HIS second coming. If you are looking for a place to worship God in true spirit, without any boundaries, we heartily welcome you to our church. Thank you for visiting us!

Our Mission

To enlarge God's Kingdom, Salem AG is a witnessing community that empowers and equips believers to engage people through acts of kindness, community involvement, and evangelization.

Our Vision

At Salem AG, our Vision is to cultivate a community of authentic believers who ardently pursue a deep knowledge of Christ, discover their unique purpose, and collaboratively create a significant impact in both the local community and the world.

We Are...

A Church

A community within a city, joined by God's promise through Jesus Christ.

Gospel-Centered

The Gospel and grace of Jesus energizes, informs, and directs all of our life and ministry together.

City-Focused

Positioned at the urban crossroads, we are committed to being a Christ community that acts as a channel for the good news of Jesus Christ to flow into the whole city.

Word-Led

Brought together and directed by the Holy Spirit through God's word - the Bible.

A Praying Church

Through steadfast prayer (Acts 1:8) we are filled with the Holy Spirit to follow Him.

"But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God's possession, so that you may proclaim the virtues of the one who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light, who once were not a people, but now are the people of God, the ones who were not shown mercy, but now are shown mercy." 1 Peter 2:9–10 (ESV)

Our Core Beliefs - 16 Fundamental Truths

1. The Scriptures

The Scriptures are Inspired by God and declare His design and plan for mankind.

2. One True God

There is Only True God - revealed in three persons...Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (commonly known as the Trinity).

3. The Deity of Christ

In the Deity of Lord Jesus Christ. As God's son Jesus was both human and divine.

4. The Fall of Man

Though originally good, Man Willingly Fell to Sin-ushering evil and death, both physical and spiritual, into the world.

5. Salvation

Every Person can Have Restored Fellowship with God Through "Salvation" (accepting Christ's offer of forgiveness for sin).

6. Ordinances

And practice two ordinances—(1) Water Baptism by Immersion after repenting of one's sins and receiving Christ's gift of salvation, and (2) Holy Communion as a symbolic remembrance of Christ's suffering and death for our salvation.

7. Baptism in the Holy Spirit

The Baptism in the Holy Spirit is a Special Experience Following Salvation that empowers believers for witnessing and effective service.

8. Evidence of the Spirit

The Initial Physical Evidence of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit is "Speaking in Tongues," as experienced on the Day of Pentecost.

9. Sanctification

Sanctification Initially Occurs at Salvation and is not only a declaration that a believer is holy, but also a progressive lifelong process of separating from evil.

10. The Church

The Church has a Mission to seek and save all who are lost in sin. We believe 'the Church' is the Body of Christ and consists of the people who have accepted God's offer of redemption.

11. Ministry

A Divinely Called and Scripturally Ordained Leadership Ministry Serves the Church. The Bible teaches that each of us under leadership must commit ourselves to reach others for Christ.

12. Divine Healing

Divine Healing of the Sick is a Privilege for Christians Today and is provided for in Christ's atonement (His sacrificial death on the cross for our sins).

13. The Blessed Hope

In The Blessed Hope-When Jesus Raptures His Church Prior to His Return to Earth. At this future moment in time all believers who have died will rise from their graves and will meet the Lord in the air.

14. The Millennial Reign

In The Millennial Reign of Christ when Jesus returns with His saints at His second coming and begins His benevolent rule over earth for 1,000 years.

15. Final Judgment

A Final Judgment Will Take Place for those who have rejected Christ. They will be judged for their sin and consigned to eternal punishment.

16. New Heavens and Earth

And look forward to the perfect New Heavens and a New Earth that Christ is preparing for all people, of all time, who have accepted Him.

"The church isn't just a particular building or congregation but the spiritual fellowship of all who belong to Jesus Christ. If we belong to Christ, we also belong to each other." Billy Graham