What Elders Do
Elders serve together as the Shepherd's Council. They provide spiritual oversight, governance, and accountability for the life and mission of St. Paul. Deacons focus on practical service needs. Elders focus on spiritual leadership, protection, and direction, so that our church remains faithful to Christ and effective in its mission. We currently have four elders: Shawn Hayes, Jay Pearson, Ray Robinson, and Pastor Hubbard.  Pastor Brent Foster served as an elder, but his term will end at the end of 2026.

How Elders Are Nominated
Elders are nominated by the current Elders. Each nominee completed a written application and interviews with the Shepherd's Council.

Your Part: Two Weeks of Prayerful Consideration
For the next two weeks, we ask you to pray for these nominees. If you believe a nominee is not qualified because of a lack of spiritual maturity, a moral failure, or a lack of conviction about the essentials of the faith, you may submit your concern in writing.

• Concerns must be in writing and signed.
• Mail them to the church at 114 W. Forrest Hill Ave., Peoria, IL 61604.
• The deadline is November 30.

Concerns will be handled prayerfully and confidentially.

"Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God." — Acts 20:28 (CSB)

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