Pastor Thad Key

Converted to Christ at age ten, Thad Key at the young age of fourteen felt the call of God upon his life to be a minister of the Gospel, a preacher and teacher of God’s Word. He received from the University of Mobile his Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Religion (Christian Studies) and a minor in History.

While at the University of Mobile, Thad received the R.G. Lee Preaching Award, the first ever freshman to have received this honor. He was also selected for Theta Alpha Kappa, National Honor Society for Religious Studies/Theology, 2001, as well as Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges, 2003.

Soon after graduating college, the Lord brought to Thad a young lady to be his partner in life and ministry. A native of Prattville, Alabama, Kimberly Littlejohn and Thad would become united in marriage on July 19, 2004. Soon thereafter, he attended Beeson Divinity School for three years working toward a Master of Divinity. While there he served as the Research Assistant to Dr. Timothy George, the Dean of Beeson.

Sensing the Lord’s urging to move forward in his ministry, on May 19, 2009 Thad accepted the position of Pastor/Teacher of the historic Salem Baptist Church in Richmond, Virginia. Prior to coming to Salem, for ten years Thad served at various churches in Alabama as both a Student Minister and College Minister.

Thad can be reached via email at thadkey@salembaptist.net.

Bobby Dodd - Worship Leader

Bobby Dodd was born and raised in King George County and has lived all over Virginia with his wife and two children, Steve and Susan. Bobby is a proud grandfather of six grandsons.  Bobby was blessed with believing in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior at an early age.

He worked as a salesman for various companies for over fifty years. Bobby loves people, singing and serving the Lord. As Bobby is now "retired," he serves the Lord in many roles here at Salem. He leads our worship services as our worship leader.   Bobby can also be found serving the Lord at Salem during the week in various ways around our facilities.

Bobby's smiling face is often one of the first you will see when arriving to attend one of Salem's Worship Services.

Dawn Hartman - Director of the Nursery and Preschool Ministry.

Dawn Hartman was born and raised in Chesterfield County, Virginia. Blessed with her marriage to her wonderful husband Jody, Dawn also enjoys her role as a mother to Amanda, her daughter, and her son, Hunter.

With many fond memories of growing up in Salem, Dawn brings a unique perspective to her role as Assistant Director of the Children’s Ministry and Nursery Coordinator.

Her ministry focus is the nursery age children as well as the preschool children of Salem. The young families of Salem appreciate Dawn and her calling to serve the Lord by serving the children of Salem.

Dawn can be reached via email at dawnhartman@salembaptist.net.