Larry & Dale Salway

Rev. Larry Salway is the director of Wesleyan Native Ministries (WNM). Rev. Salway continues to be the lead pastor of He Sapa New Life (Wesleyan Church) and leads the vast outreach of that church to the many Lakota communities in the Dakota region. Salway, a Lakota Native, records He Sapa services in his native language and forwards the DVDs to house churches on the Pine Ridge, Rosebud, and Cheyenne River reservations. From the responses of house church leaders and others, Rev. Salway estimates that over 6,000 people view the sermons each week—making the extended He Sapa Church one of the largest congregations in The Wesleyan Church.

What is a cultural custom you had to learn? Language and cultural nuances, such as don't give a firm handshake (it must be weak), and don't look elders in the eye.

What do you love about where you live? The Lakota people are so warm and friendly! And I love their sense of humor.

Who is a hero of yours? Persecuted Christians.

What do you like to read? Books on justice.

What is the one quality you most admire in other people? Integrity and a sense of humor.