St. Paul's Mission

1376 Felspar Street
San Diego, CA, 92109

Welcome to St. Paul's!

That may seem like a traditional name for a modern church, but it remains as meaningful as ever. Maybe your experience of church revolves around changed behavior: observing the rituals or becoming a better person. Perhaps your experience of God left you with unanswered questions: Why is there so much suffering? What’s the plan for my life?

Nearly 2,000 years ago, a man named Paul had those same experiences, believing that he could be good enough to please God or that His will was too mysterious to understand. His encounter with God and the faith he received changed everything. It does the same for people today…it will do the same for you. Paul was inspired to write: “I am convinced that nothing will separate us from the love of God…” “For by grace you have been saved, through faith, and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God, not the result of works…” God “is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine…”

That’s the St. Paul’s experience we want for you. In a world filled with bad news, this is a church in which you will hear good news every week about the meaningful things God is doing in your life.

Our mission at St. Paul’s is
“Create Community. Know Jesus. Live with Purpose.”

This not only means that we share the Gospel message of Jesus in our homes, neighborhoods, and workplaces, but that we see Jesus at work in these places and desire to highlight all that He does. At St. Paul’s we witness Christ’s love through the various missions and communities we serve.

“’You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.’ And when he had said these things, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight.” Acts 1:8-9

Beliefs

We believe that Jesus Christ is the Cornerstone of our community.
Matthew 16:18; Ephesians 2:20; 1 Peter 2:6

We believe that we are sinful and in need of God’s salvation.
Psalm 51:1-5; Romans 3:23

We believe that salvation comes by faith in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus.
John 3:16; Ephesians 2:8-9

We believe that faith is the gift of God, not the result of our work or decision.
John 3:5-6; 1 Corinthians 12:3

We believe that the Bible is the inspired, errorless Word of God.
2 Timothy 3:16-17; 1 Peter 1:20-21

We believe that the one, true God has revealed Himself in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Deuteronomy 6:4-6; Matthew 28:19-20

We believe that baptism is a means by which we are forgiven and made a part of the community of faith,
and the Lord’s Supper is a means by which God removes our sin and keeps us closely connected to Him.
Acts 2:38; 1 Corinthians 11:26

Click to read full baptism statement.
Click to read full communion statment.

We believe that family is the primary community through which faith is taught and shared.
Deuteronomy 11:18-20; Ephesians 6:1-4

We believe that our community of faith is designed to receive new people.
Luke 19:10; 1 Corinthians 9:22; Colossians 4:5

We believe in expressing the love of Christ in the community in which we live.
2 Corinthians 5:14

We believe that making an eternal difference necessitates stepping outside of our four walls.
Matthew 28:19; Acts 1:8

We believe that Jesus will return and take those that believe in Him to be with Him for eternity.
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; 1 Peter 1:3-9

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For over 78 years, St. Paul’s students have been prepared for success as high school students and community leaders. Consistent through these years has been staff and teachers who are passionate about sharing God’s love, and dedicated to partnering with families to provide an excellent K-8 Christian education.

It is our goal to create an enriching learning environment that engages each and every student. We will continue in our mission to provide our students with a well-rounded and high quality Christian education in an academically challenging environment. St. Paul's is the only fully Accredited K-8 school in Pacific Beach. Students at St. Paul's are More Prepared, More Honorable, and More Loved. #worthmore