St. Paul Lutheran is a congregation of the Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and is a charter member of the Greater Baton Rouge Federation of Churches and Synagogues.

September 1, 1957

Rev. Harry M. Rohwer, Jr. begins work as Pastor-Developer

October 24, 1957

First meeting of potential members in home of Pastor-Developer Harry M. Rohwer, Jr.

December 1, 1957

First worship service held at Goodwood Elementary School

December 14,1958

Organization Day as St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church becomes an official congregation of the Texas-Louisiana Synod,United Lutheran Church in America

December 11, 1960

Services held in renovated frame house on building site at East Airport Avenue and Goodwood Boulevard

January 22, 1962

Rev. David F. Cooper begins ministry as pastor

February, 1962

Groundbreaking for first permanent building

March 1, 1970

Rev. Frank L. Kirchner begins ministry as pastor

September 12, 1976

Relocation to present site and dedication of new facilities (sanctuary, administrative wing, and educational multi-purpose wing) at Tara Boulevard and Old Hammond Highway

April 15, 1982

Rev. Paul K. Kirchner begins ministry as associate pastor

April 1, 1986

Rev. James A. Stern begins ministry as pastor

September 7, 1986

Dedication of new fellowship hall, new office wing, and remodeled education wing

February 1, 1993

Rev. John R. Bade begins ministry as pastor

July 28, 1996

George W. Ohlendorf begins serving as Minister for Mission and Congregational Care

July 1, 1998

Rev. Stanley J. Eckermann begins ministry as pastor