The Rev. James Meeks, 65, announced his retirement from ministry this month at Salem Baptist nearly 38 years since starting the Pullman church, one of the largest African American churches in the state with nearly 10,000 members.
Rev. James Meeks announced Sunday that Pastor Charlie Dates of Progressive Baptist Church in Chicago will succeed him as leader of the 10,000-member Salem Baptist Church of Chicago when he steps out of the role in January 2023.
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