Welcome to St. Peter Lutheran Church!
A Letter From Our Church
Welcome! We’re glad you’re here, visiting our website. Here are a few things we’d like to share about our congregation:
- We have been serving the spiritual needs of our community since 1977.
- Our focus is on Jesus and our certainty of eternal life because of what he has done for us.
- Our worship incorporates a variety of styles and we value a shared family experience.
- We offer a wide variety of opportunities for people of all ages to connect with each other, build friendships, and use their gifts to serve God and the people of our congregation and community.
We’re excited about the opportunity to serve you and your family! Come visit our pastor, or join us for one of our worship services, every Sunday at 10 am. We would love to show you around our campus and share more about how we can serve your needs.
Serving Jesus,
The St. Peter Congregation
Our Ministry Team
Justus McKenzie
Pastor
Pastor Justus McKenzie graduated from Martin Luther College in New Ulm, MN in 2019. He spent the next four years training at the Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary in Mequon, WI. Three of those years were spent at the seminary, and one year was spent serving as a vicar (student pastor) in Tucson, AZ.
Debra Schulz
Office Administrator
Debbie Schulz serves as the Administrative Assistant at St. Peter Lutheran Church and Preschool. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Humboldt State University. She taught high school math for 10 years and was then blessed to be able to stay home with her children while they were younger. She enjoys serving the church members and school families.
Debbie is married with two daughters. In her free time, Debbie loves spending time with her family, beachcombing, exploring new places and crafting.
Joshua 1:9- “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Rebecca Toepel
Preschool Director
Rebecca Toepel is the director and lead teacher of our preschool program. She graduated from Martin Luther College in New Ulm, MN in 2003 and obtained a B.S in Education with a special emphasis in Early Childhood Education. She has over 13 years of experience working in Early Childhood Programs. She would love to tell you more about our preschool program! Find out more about St. Peter Preschool.
Belief & Mission Statements
St. Peter is a Confessional Lutheran Church which means we subscribe to the historic Confessions of the Lutheran Church as recorded in the Book of Concord.
We are a theologically conservative church which believes that the Bible is God’s unchanging, inspired Word that He revealed to us so that we may believe in Jesus Christ our crucified and risen Savior.
We at St. Peter love to hear and study God’s Word. Our emphasis is on what Jesus has done to rescue this world from sin. The pastor who serves our congregation has been thoroughly trained in the original languages of the Bible (Hebrew and Greek) so that he can confidently teach people the truths of God’s Word.
A great way to start growing in your faith and understanding is by enrolling in our Christianity 101 Bible class. Email pastorjmckenzie@gmail.com for more information.
Our Partner Churches
St. Peter Lutheran is a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS), a national organization of Lutheran congregations. We have sister congregations in almost every state and mission churches around the world. To learn more, you can visit the WELS website where there are helpful articles about what WELS Lutherans believe.
Our Mission
As people saved by God’s undeserved love, we want to share the Word of forgiveness and tell of Jesus Christ. Remembering Jesus’ love, we seek to strengthen and serve each other and our neighbors daily, acting through faith in our Lord Jesus, as guided by the Holy Spirit.
