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What We Believe and Teach
We believe that God's grace welcomes you, no matter who you are or where you come from. We
believe that Jesus Christ is the true Savior of all people. By his perfect life, innocent death, and
triumphant resurrection he saves all lost sinners even without our help. Jesus Christ makes us special
people, right with God and ready for life! We learn this from the Bible,
God's perfect message of grace and guidance for us.
Whether you are a seasoned Lutheran, a curious observer with little religious background, or a
spiritual person looking to return to the church, we invite you to explore our beliefs further. If you are
looking for a structured outline of our beliefs, the best way for us to help you is personal interaction
between you and one of our pastors. E-mail them with your questions, or plan to attend one of our
Bible Information Class series that are held several times per year. These classes are designed for nonmembers
to explore, without obligation, what we believe as
found in the Bible.
This We Believe is a confessional statement of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). It is
one way members of the WELS, including St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church and School, have
chosen to confess their faith in Christ. This document publicly summarizes the main teachings of our
church body. To read This We Believe for yourself, please click on the link.
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The Pastors
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Pastor Paul Janke is a 1982 graduate of Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary in Mequon, Wisconsin. He attended high school and college in Wisconsin as well.
Pastor Janke served parishes in Portland, Maine, and San Jose, California, before
coming to Modesto in 1994. He is currently serving as president of the Arizona-California District of the Wisconsin Synod.
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Pastor Johann Caauwe is a 2005 graduate of Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary in
Mequon, Wisconsin. Pastor and Mrs. Caauwe are both natives of the St. Paul/Minneapolis area of Minnesota.
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For information about our school staff, click here.
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