Theological Rationale: Luke 10:2; Luke 22:31; John 21:17 

The mission of the Shepherd Ministry is to develop and implement plans and strategies to retain new members. The ministry will assist new church members into a right relationship with God through Jesus Christ and to help them assimilate into fellowship with the body of believers at St. Paul Baptist Church. The ministry will provide support and encouragement to new members who will enable them to find a comfortable place in the body of Christ where they can exercise their gifts and talents for the Kingdom’s purposes.