The United Methodist Church's Council of Bishops has identified Seven Pathways on which to focus in order to make disciples for Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.  These pathways help the members of Salem UMC direct their ministry resources and efforts to maximize effectiveness for God's kingdom. 

1) Transform existing congregations (Revelation 1-3)

2) Developing new congregations (Acts 1:8, 16:9-10)

3) Strengthening clergy and lay leadership (Philippians 3:13-14, 2 Timothy 2:14)

4) Teaching the Wesleyan model of reaching and forming disciples of Jesus Christ (Matthew 28:19-20)

5) Reaching and transforming the lives of a new generation of children (Matthew 19:14, Acts 2:39, and Proverbs 22:6)

6) Eliminating poverty in community with the poor (Deuteronomy 15:7, Luke 10)

7) Expanding racial and ethic ministries (Acts 10:28)