First Baptist Church - Salem, VA

09/06/2026

9/6/26. Acts 16:11-15 The Gospel Transforms Lives Pastor Melton Johnson

09/04/2026

Happy Birthday Sis Teresa Jackson

08/30/2026

8/30/26. Text Luke 7 36-50 Have you ever been envited but not welcome / Rev Angie Dillon

08/26/2026

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It is with heavy hearts, yet with gratitude for a life faithfully lived, that Church on Purpose announces the passing of our beloved Executive Minister, Rev. David L. Chapman, who transitioned home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 23, 2026.

Rev. Chapman was much more than a minister to our church family. He was a teacher, encourager, servant, mentor, and a steady presence who loved God and loved people well. His kindness, wisdom, faithfulness, and commitment to ministry touched countless lives, and we are grateful for every moment God allowed us to share with him.

We ask that you keep his beloved wife, Beverly, their children, grandchildren, extended family, and our entire Church on Purpose family lifted in prayer during this time.

As we grieve, we also celebrate a life of service and a legacy of faith that will continue to speak for generations.

“Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the Lord of hosts.” — Zechariah 4:6

In lieu of flowers, Rev. Chapman requested that donations be made in his honor to Church on Purpose to continue pouring into the ministry he so loved.

Rest well, Rev. Chapman/ “OG”. You served faithfully, and you will be deeply missed.

Service details, livestream information, and additional information can be found here:

https://canva.link/davidchapman

08/23/2026

8/23/26. Text Acts 16:9-10 Redirected By The Holy Ghost / Pastor Melton W. Johnson

08/22/2026

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08/16/2026

816//26. Text Isaiah 41:10 Having a Sustaining Faith / Pastor Vittorio Devlin