Pastor Robert E. Snyder

I began my ministry in Wolfsville on July 1, 2008, as a United Methodist commissioned pastor. Prior to becoming a pastor, I served in the U. S. Marine Corps and then held various training positions in civilian industry. The Snyder family consists of my wife, Donna, and our three daughters, Laura, Karyn, and Colleen.

My initial ministry goals at Salem are three-fold:

First, I hope we can help others know God's overwhelming love for them. None of us are worthy of God's love and none of us can earn it. But despite our sin, God freely chooses to love us unconditionally. John 3:16 states: “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but have eternal life.”

Second, I hope we can help others grow in their relationship with Christ. Spiritual growth is a lifelong journey. For young and old alike there is always a next step in the journey. Growth comes about through participation in the means of grace: worship, prayer, Bible study, Holy Communion, fasting, and Christian conferencing.

Third, I hope we can help others discover the gifts for service God has given them and then support them in using those gifts in service to others. Christ spent much of his life caring for those in need. In our time and place, we are called to continue Christ’s work; we are Christ’s arms and legs.

For those of you who may still be searching for a church family, you need only read the remainder of this website and the Salem newsletters to learn what a loving, growing, vibrant congregation exists at Salem.

It took me awhile to become a pastor. At a young age, I ran from the call. Years later, I responded to the call but by then life’s circumstances got in the way.
Now, finally, I’m a pastor. And finally, I feel very much at peace with myself, and I feel that I’m home at Salem.

Looking back, I can see that God never gave up on me. In fact, God was leading me.
Maybe you’re unsettled and yearning for peace. Maybe you need a spiritual home. If so, I believe I can identify with you and help you on your journey of faith. I know there are many at Salem who, in the name of Christ, would be honored to do so as well.

Robert E. Snyder
12477 Wolfsville Road
Myersville, MD 21773-9303
Parsonage Phone: 301-293-1616
Email: RevBSnyder@comcast.net