March 3, 2026

Sallah, Pierre

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Sallah was one of the first indigenous men to be an assistant minister in the Methodist Church.
He held this position from 1831 to 1848, influencing the church's growth in the Gambia.
As an indigenous leader, Sallah's role was significant in representing local communities in church governance.
His long tenure contributed to the establishment of the Methodist Church in the region.

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Pierre (sometimes spelled “Pear”) Sallah was an assistant minister in the Methodist Church of the Gambia. Sallah was among the first indigenous men who attained this position. He was appointed in 1831 and served the Methodist Church for 17 years.

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