Reverend Stanford L. Hunt was elected Pastor of Salem Gilfield Baptist Church on Saturday, February 25, 2012. During his Installation Service, Rev. Hunt received Proclamations from the Majority of Memphis, Shelby County, and the Shelby County Board of Commissioners.

Rev. Hunt was recognized for his leadership and organizational abilities in local religious and social organizations. Many souls have come to know Christ as a personal Savior through the ministry of Salem Gilfield Baptist Church.

Reverend Stanford L. Hunt graduated from Morehouse School of Religion and American Baptist College, earning a Master of Divinity and Psychology Degrees. He is active in the community and serves as Secretary for the Memphis Baptist Ministerial Association. He is also a member of the African American Pastor’s Consortium, National Progressive Baptist Convention, and National Baptist U. S. A., Inc.

Reverend Stanford L. Hunt has ministered to several places, including Memorial Medical Center, Beulah, Olivet, and Connor’s Baptist Church.

As newly elected Pastor of Salem Gilfield Baptist Church, he offers a creative vision for his congregation. He teaches Bible Study and Sunday School and provides counseling for family, marriage, and youth. As Pastor, he is deeply committed to serving our community through providing spiritual inspiration, wisdom, and guidance in preaching the Word of Christ.