Welcome to the Salt & Light Ministries!

Why We Exist

We believe God calls His people to walk and work together. As Christian believers from many churches, ministries, and organizations, we choose unity over isolation and collaboration over competition. Together, as one Spirit-filled voice, we commit to being salt and light in our community—reflecting God’s glory, living out His Word, and advancing biblical truth with grace and conviction. We believe that by standing together in prayer, purpose, and action, we can accomplish far more for our community than any one of us could alone.

If you’re interested in more information or you’d like to be involved and/or join the Salt & Light Association for this effort, please contact Pastor Ian Robertson at pastorian@aol.com or 509-389-3211 or use our online contact form.

Local Challenge

Fentanyl death rate 2024*

Seattle – down 22%, Portland – down 15%,
San Francisco – down 20%, Los Angeles – down 4%

Spokane death rate up 24% – skyrocketing by 44% over the last two years

*CDC National Center for Health Statistics

The Results We’d Like to Achieve

• Reduced victimization and increased support for the homeless population
• Greater efficienty in the use of law enforcement, resulting in increased public safety and return of law enforcement officers back to community policing
• Reduced inappropriate incarceration of persons with mental illness and/or substance abuse issues
• Reduced inappropriate use of emergency rooms and hospitalizations
• Increased efficiency and effectiveness in the use of public dollars