CHURCH MINISTRY TEAM

Hi! I’m Pastor Enstad. I joined St. Paul's ministry team in 2022. Prior to my time here at St. Paul, I served a congregation in rural Door County, WI for 13 years. My main areas of ministry at St. Paul school and evangelism.

There may be some pastors who can easily pick out their favorite passage. I don't know if I can say I have one favorite, but there are a lot I cherish. One of those passages is Psalm 46:10—Be still and know that I am God… I know I need this reminder daily, and I bet you do too. It emphasizes so well what Paul writes in Romans 8:28—And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

Besides being a minister of the gospel, I’m a husband and dad. I love my family and spending time with them our Green Bay community. I’m also a bit of a jack of all trades and master of none. I love to hunt, fish, shoot, wrench, woodworking and anything to do with cars. I also love the arts, am a bit of a gastro-snob, and love my history books on Audible. Anyways, chances are good there’s at least one thing we can relate on, and I’d love to get to know you and be God’s servant to bring you closer to your Savior, Jesus.

Pastor Jon Zabell's gospel ministry began in Omaha, Nebraska in 1997, and he's been serving as a pastor at St. Paul in Green Bay since 2006. His main areas of focus at St. Paul are administration and member care. He also serves as first vice president of our synod's Northern Wisconsin District. Jon's wife Julie teaches 3 and 4 year old students at St. Paul School and directs the early childhood program.

Pastor and Mrs. Zabell are blessed with three sons and a daughter and have recently become grandparents. Jon enjoys spending time with his family and friends, early morning swims, and playing piano. When they're able, he and Julie love to travel.

Ben Foster was born and raised in Grand Ledge, MI where he grew up with his parents and two younger siblings and their beloved yellow lab. He attended public school all of his life until graduating from Martin Luther College in 2026 with a Staff Ministry and Parish Music double major. He was assigned as a Staff Minister of Music and Discipleship here at St. Paul in May of 2026. Ben has always enjoyed the pipe organ and church music and has wanted to pursue music all his life. He also has a deep love of educating the young and old the truths of God's Word, with an exceptional passion for youth ministry. Ben and his wife, Grace, got married in 2025 and are blessed to live and serve in Green Bay together.

When he is not at work, Ben enjoys listening to organ music, watching Great Lakes ships, traveling in the U.P. of Michigan, collecting antique clocks, and watching Star Wars.