THE MISSION: The Mission of the AME Church is to minister to the social, spiritual, and physical development all people.

THE VISION:At every level of the Connection and in every local church, the AME Church shall engage in carrying out the spirit of the original Free African Society, out of which the AME Church evolved: that is, to seek out and save the lost, and serve the needy. It is also the duty of the Church to continue to encourage all members to become involved in all aspects of church training.

THE PURPOSE:The ultimate purposes are: (1) make available God's biblical principles, (2) spread Christ's liberating gospel, and (3) provide continuing programs which will enhance the entire social development of all people.

THE OBJECTIVES:In order to meet the needs at every level of the Connection and in every local church, the AME Church shall implement strategies to train all members in (1) Christian discipleship, (2) Christian leadership, (3) current teaching methods and materials, (4) the history and significance of the AME Church, (5) God's biblical principles, and (6) social development to which all should be applied to daily living.

THE ST. PAUL INDIVIDUAL MISSION of being "A Ministry Committed to Growing through Knowing" complies with the Mission, Vision, Purposes and Objectives of the AME Church.