About Canon Point Church
Be Part of Something New in Salem
Canon Point Church is forming now! We’re not holding weekly services yet—we’re building our core team and preparing for an early spring launch. This is the perfect time to jump in at the ground level and help shape what God is doing in our city.
Welcome to Canon Point
At Canon Point, you’ll find people devoted to Jesus, built on God’s Word, and living out His love in real ways.
Our Story
Canon Point Church was born out of God’s clear call to bring the hope of Jesus to the greater Salem area.
Pastor Jason Bunse grew up in a broken home and, as a teen, got caught in alcohol, drugs, and reckless living. Everything changed when God intervened through an arrest that led him to prison. There, Jason opened a Bible for the first time—and God radically transformed his life.
God gave him a vision: to share His Word, make disciples, and build His Church. Though Jason never thought he’d return to Salem, the Lord called him back—once a place of pain, now a place of purpose.
For the last 10 years, Jason served faithfully as an associate pastor at Athey Creek Church. Now, with their full support, he is stepping out to plant Canon Point Church in his hometown.
Why “Canon Point”?
Our name reflects both who we are and what we do.
Canon reminds us of our commitment to the full counsel of God’s Word—all 66 books.
Point speaks to our mission of instructing, guiding, and pointing people to Jesus.
Our Foundation
We are shaped by the example of the early church in Acts 2:42–46:
“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.”
This pattern—teaching, fellowship, breaking bread, and prayer—forms the heartbeat of Canon Point today.
Our Vision
We desire to see Salem and beyond transformed by the hope and love of Jesus.
Our Mission
Our mission is simple:
• Exalt Jesus in all we do.
• Evangelize the lost with the gospel.
• Equip believers to grow strong in faith.
• Encourage the downcast with hope from God’s Word.
Our Heart
Love Jesus. Love people. See lives transformed.
Finding Your Place
At Canon Point, we want to see people:
• Find their people – belonging to a loving church family.
• Find their place – discovering their gifts and calling in the body of Christ.
• Find their purpose – living on mission to make disciples and impact the world.
You’re Invited
We’re gathering house to house for vision, prayer, and team building right now—not yet in weekly church services. If you’re new to church, returning after a season away, or seeking to grow deeper in your faith—you’re welcome to join us as Canon Point comes to life.
Join our core team, help us launch in early spring 2026, and be part of God’s work in Salem!
Contact us
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