OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES



Agape Love For God and people

Biblically Centered

Biblical Fidelity

This is God's Church, not our church

The church is not the building

Service to God, Church, and Community

Affirmation of the person as the imago dei (Image of God)

Assembly of the Saints for corporate worship and prayer

Priesthood of the Believer

Private Prayer

Intentional discipleship and apologetics training

Small group/ Home gatherings

Adaptability

Any new ministry is worth a try. Invest in what works, but scuttle what does not.

Bold proclamation of faith


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13-17th FUGE Camp

FUGE SUMMER CAMP

June 13th - 17th 2026


January 11th

$100 Deposit due

February 15th

dinner Fundraiser

Pastor Andy Wood

Pastor Andy has been the pastor of FBC St Paul, VA since 2020. He graduated from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity in 2016. Prior to moving to Saint Paul, he served as the men’s ministry pastor at Menchville Baptist in Newport News, VA and youth pastor at Meadowridge Baptist in Zion, IL. 
Prior to going into ministry, Andy served 22.5 years in the US Navy, retiring as an Electronics Technician Senior Chief. He sailed onboard the USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74), USNS Apache (T-ATF 172), USS Mahan (DDG-72), and USS Cole (DDG-67). His shore tours include RTC Great Lakes as a Recruit Division Commander, the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, D.C., and Afloat Training Group Norfolk. 
Dania and Andy have four children ranging from full fledged adult to middle schooler. They have been partners in leading youth ministry for the last two decades. In addition to kids, they have plenty of pets including two dogs, two fish tanks, and one cat. 
In his free time, Andy likes to read, drink black coffee, lift weights, play video games, and tell sea stories.