About 48 hours before he is set to deliver his last Sunday sermon as Salem Baptist Church’s first and only senior pastor, the Rev. James Meeks pointed at his “favorite picture” hung in his office at ...

In 2005, Chicago's iconic House of Hope opened its doors. It was known as Salem Baptist Church before the mega church was built. Now, the church’s only pastor, James Meeks, is stepping down. Stream ...

The Rev. James Meeks delivered his last sermon in Salem Baptist Church at the House of Hope in Chicago on Sunday. Meeks, 66, who founded the Salem Baptist Church of Chicago in 1985, is retiring after ...

Rev. James Meeks is the first and only senior pastor of the Salem Baptist Church. After nearly 40 years as a pastor in Chicago, James Meeks delivered his last sermon on Sunday at the Salem Baptist ...

The Rev. James Meeks sprawled out on the sidewalk in front of the controversial Chuck’s Gun Store at a “die-in” protest Wednesday, taking up space in front of the doorway just like the police said not ...

CHICAGO (CBS)-- After nearly 40 years, the Rev. James Meeks is stepping away from the pulpit. Meeks said next year will be his last as the leader at Salem Baptist Church on the city's Far South Side.

After nearly 40 years as a pastor in Chicago, James Meeks delivered his last sermon on Sunday at the Salem Baptist Church, the largest African American church on the South Side. “I married you all. I ...