Our Staff
We believe God is Love. We are committed to sound Bible teaching, to the empowering reality of the sacraments, the gift giving work of the Holy Spirit, and to building up relationships with God, and with one another. St. Paul's Church is all about the simple, authentic faith that we read about in the Bible. If you show up to St. Paul's, you’ll be welcomed with open arms by a Christ-centered church community right as you walk through the doors. Want to know what matters to us? The Bible Matters. You Matter. Truth Matters. Serving Matters.
The Rev. Joseph Acton
Rector (Senior Pastor)
​Meet The Rev. Joseph K. Acton, also known as Fr. Joseph. He is a lover of Jesus, passionate fan of baseball, and devoted dad, husband, and pastor.
Fr. Joseph has been deeply involved in the Healing Ministry for many years. He’s served many years as North American Director of The International Order of St. Luke the Physician (OSL), an international healing prayer ministry.
Fr. Joseph has been leading retreats and conferences on healing and spiritual renewal all across the country. He has over 30 years of experience pastoring and growing churches and equipping followers of Jesus. He lovingly serves as our Rector of St. Paul’s Church.
Fr. Joseph holds a BA in Religious Studies with High Honors from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a Master of Divinity from The General Theological Seminary in New York City. Additionally, he has done graduate work in Counseling at Chapman University, CA, and Texas A&M in Commerce, TX. He is a certified pastoral counselor through the American Association of Christian Counselors.
As an author, he’s penned books like “A Powerful Joy” (Bethany Press International, 2008), and most recently, “The Gifted Life: Spiritual Gifts for Healing” (Wise Publishers, 2022).
Fr. Joseph, along with his wife Rusti and their children, lives in Temecula.
​Amanda Hartzell, a Spirit-filled woman and accomplished vocalist with a bachelor’s in Music. Dedicated to coordinating musical worship for the glory of God.
Amanda Hartzel
Music and Worship Leader
Jessica Peace, a dedicated Senior Warden, wears multiple hats as a devoted mother and teacher. In her role, she not only oversees our Board of Directors (Vestry) but also plays a pivotal role in coordinating our exceptional children’s ministry. With a passion for both education and community, Jessica brings a wealth of experience and commitment to our organization.
Jessica Peace
Senior Warden
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