MISSION: To Grow the Faith of Youth
St. Paul Youth (SPY) is our ministry aimed at 7th-12th graders. The goal for this ministry is to build and equip students to be the hands and feet of Jesus, to go out and be fishers of men. We strive to create an atmosphere that is welcoming, as well as uplifting and encouraging. The hope is that our students will take their experiences of wisdom and love and spread in their schools and in the community.
Our tagline is FIND. FOLLOW. FISH. We use this as a reminder of what our mission is and to ensure that everything we do lines up with it. We want kids to accept the invitation as Jesus as their Lord (Find), we want kids to grow in their relationship with Jesus and His Church as well as model the life of a servant (Follow), and we want to equip kids to take all they have gained and pour in to the lives of others, to be fishers of men (Fish).
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Laura Marvets
Director of Youth Ministry
Program Staff
Laura serves as the Youth Director at St. Paul. Born in Marietta Ga and raised in Columbus Ga, Laura spent her childhood years on a tennis court. She attended North Georgia College and State University with a tennis scholarship. Later, transferring to Columbus State University where she graduated with a Exercise Science Degree and three successful years of college tennis.
Laura is married to Jay Marvets. She enjoys painting, exercising, discovering new music, traveling, and cooking. Jay and Laura have two dogs - Bo, and June, that they adore! Logan Ogletree
Youth Ministry Assistant
Logan Ogletree is a Columbus native who graduated from Kennesaw State University with a degree in Marketing. He drastically grew in his relationship with God in the youth at St. Paul in 2011. Logan is very excited to be back where it all started and to share that love through ministry.