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