It’s not about us! It’s about Jesus Christ, our crucified and risen Lord. St. Paul’s Lutheran is formed by Jesus in baptism, ones who gather around God’s Word, fed and are nourished by Scripture and the Supper. We confess the Book of Concord, a faithful exposition of the Bible. We worship utilizing the rites handed down to us, singing from the rich, historic hymnody. We are centered in Jesus Christ and His mercy. God draws all people through His Son. We serve our neighbor flowing from the love Christ has freely given.
St. Paul’s is a member of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.

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Rev. Chris Heaton, Pastor of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

Pastor Chris Heaton is a native of Cape Girardeau, MO and attended college in St. Louis (UMSL). It was there he met his wife Abigail (Newberry); they were married in 1997. They have two children: Sophia (19) and Elsa (14). Pastor Heaton worked for Barnes and Noble for seventeen years. In 2014 he entered Concordia Seminary, graduating with a Master of Divinity in 2018. Upon completion, Pastor Heaton was called to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church here in Fulton. He was installed on July 21, 2018.

Along with the vocations of husband, father, and pastor, Pastor Heaton enjoys several theological pursuits. He is an avid reader and a student of biblical languages. He also enjoys teaching the faith and taking deep dives into the Holy Scriptures. Pastor Heaton is a long-time runner and enthusiastic golfer. He is the author of Mentioning the Unmentionables: Naming the Corrosive Threat to Our Lives Together and Our Faithful Response in the Body of Christ. Soli Deo Gloria!