Cheryl Salem

Cheryl Salem walked the runway to become Miss America 1980, despite what appeared to be all odds stacked against her. A horrific car crash resulting in a physical handicap and over 100 stitches in her face were no match for what God had planned for her life. Through simple, childlike faith in Him, she overcame the obstacles and eventually took the crown in Atlantic City! She has used this distinction as a springboard to launch the Gospel of Jesus Christ into churches, schools, women's retreats, television appearances, etc. Numerous ministries, women's shelters, inner-city outreaches and disaster relief programs have made use of Cheryl's books and CD's to offer hope and help to those in need. According to Cheryl, "None of these things would be possible, if not for my Jesus."

Cheryl and her husband Harry are the founders of Salem Family Ministries. They are sought-after speakers who minister at churches and events across the nation. Harry has a heart to help men, preaching and teaching on overcoming issues in life. Cheryl is a popular speaker at ladies events, encouraging women to reach their godly potential, but the central focus of Salem Family Ministries is to take this unique, tag-team style of ministry into churches, two by two, to reach families for God, one by one (Luke 10:1-2).