Our History

Shepherd Of Peace Evangelical Church - Our History




Key Events in the History of
Shepherd of Peace




 
1981
  • The Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) decided to plant a church on the north side of the city of Columbus.
1982
  • Pastor Richard Starr is called as the first pastor of this new congregation.
  • “Shepherd of Peace” is chosen as the name of this new congregation.
  • First worship services are held.
1999
  • Shepherd of Peace moves into its current facility.  The first worship service is held on Easter Sunday. 
2000 
  • Shepherd of Peace becomes self-supporting.
2001
  • Shepherd of Peace votes to expand their ministry in the community through a Christian Day School.   
2003 
  • School Facility is completed and dedicated in May.
  • First teacher is called by the congregation.
2004
  • Shepherd of Peace Christian Academy opens in the fall.
2007
  • Shepherd of Peace celebrates its 25th anniversary of serving the northern Columbus community.
 
 
Pastors who have served 
Shepherd of Peace
 
  • Pastor Richard Starr               1981 – 1986
  • Pastor Gregory Jackson          1986 – 1992 
  • Pastor Joel Jenswold             1993 – 2010
  • Pastor Stephen Kuehl            2011 – Present
 

 
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— ~ Ephesians 2:8 (NIV)