Our Name

St. Paul — Persecutor of the church of God who was graciously called by Christ as apostle to the unbelieving Gentile world. He held steadfast to the pattern of sound doctrine, handed it on to the church in his thirteen epistles, and was martyred for his faith (Acts 9:1-22; Galatians 1:11-24; 2 Timothy 1:8-14).

Evangelical — Delivering the Gospel– the Good News of Jesus Christ and the life found in Him (Romans 1:16-17).

Lutheran — Continuing the historic and apostolic tradition through the reformation movement associated with Martin Luther.

Church — Gathered by the Holy Spirit around Word and Sacrament for witness, mercy, and life together.