At St. Paul, our mission is simple yet life-changing: to live and love like Jesus.
Since 1914, our church has been committed to sharing the gospel and helping people follow Jesus through worship, discipleship, prayer, service, and generosity.We believe following Jesus is more than a Sunday routine, and that it's a daily journey of transformation.
Together, we want to move from life without Christ to life with Him, from living in Christ alone to living in Christ in community, and from self-centered living to Christ-centered living. Whether you are new to faith, seeking a church home, or looking for ways to grow deeper, St. Paul is a place where you can belong, be equipped, and be sent to make a difference.
Our prayer is that every person who connects with us experiences the hope of the gospel and learns to live and love like Jesus in their everyday lives.
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Take the next step towards membership at St. Paul!
"Discipleship Journey" is a 13-week course that provides a deeper look into what it truly means to be part of our church family. If you’re new or considering membership, we’d love to have you join us for our next session!
Jesus lived a life that was pleasing to our Father, and invited people to come close and consider God on His terms. At St. Paul, we are intentional in living a COME Way of Life that reflects Jesus’s model by revealing the love of the Father for humanity and inviting them into an eternal relationship with the Father through Jesus Christ.
Follow
Jesus set the example for what it means to live a life in submission to the Father’s Will. At St. Paul, we are intentional in following Jesus in our every day live to demonstrate our love for God and our submission to Jesus Christ, His son.
Go
Jesus’ end game was to make disciples of all nations. At St. Paul, we are intentional in serving God by serving people within our circle of influence and partner with God to transform them to live and love like Jesus every day.
Church History
On June 27, 1997, St. Paul Baptist Church was blessed with the anointed leadership of Reverend Deveraux R. Hubbard. Under his leadership, a new Vision and Mission Statement was established for St. Paul. Our Vision Statement is clear, “We exist to catch and cultivate the lost so that they might have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, which causes them to celebrate Him, Commune with the Saints, and Work with us to fulfill the great commission.” Likewise, St. Paul continues to live by our Mission Statement of Live and Love Like Jesus each and every day. Pastor Hubbard has guided our congregation from 136 members to over 2500. He makes it a priority for our congregation to partner with churches, community groups and agencies to meet the practical needs of people in Peoria. He also extended our ministry outreach through a radio broadcast on WVEL 1140 AM.
St. Paul currently has over 25 ministries that not only reach out to the church family, but to the community as a whole. In keeping with our Mission Statement, Pastor Hubbard led the membership to be a blessing to the Peoria area through numerous events including Harvest Fest, Angel Tree, and Food for the Soul. Financially, we have been blessed to provide scholarships, outreach ministries, benevolence, and other needs to the community.
A notable accomplishment under Pastor Hubbard’s leadership was the transition of our congregation from the facility at 603 W. Nebraska (14,000 square feet) to our current facility at 114 W. Forrest Hill Avenue (70,000 square feet). The first worship service in our new church home was held on Easter Sunday, March 27, 2011. Pastor Hubbard continues our efforts to work with the leadership team, staff, and members of the congregation, to carry on the work of Kingdom Building so that God will continue to receive the glory.
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Pastor Deveraux Hubbard is a pastor, teacher, and singer / songwriter originally from East St. Louis, IL. As lead pastor, he is passionate about serving God by serving people, and has served as lead pastor of St. Paul for over twenty years!
Kristie Hubbard
Church Executive Administrator
309.686.2086 ext 1500
Sis. Kristie oversees the day-to-day operations at St. Paul, making sure our church has the support and infrastructure needed to thrive in ministry.
Sis. Marsha leads and disciples our Student Ministry team with energy, empathy, and a deep love for Jesus, while also creating space for students to grow in faith, build community, and discover what it means to follow Christ in everyday life.
Kelly leads our Creative and Social Media Teams. She oversees all projects related to our digital and online experience, including branding, graphic design, and video production.
Pastor Jason supports our ministry leaders in key areas and helps us stay aligned with our mission. With a heart for coaching and developing others, Pastor Jason helps leaders thrive at every stage.
Jasmine manages our church office, serving as the first point of contact, handling phone calls and correspondence, overseeing office supplies, and ensuring all clerical tasks are completed efficiently.
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