Staff & Leadership

The staff and leadership here at Missio Dei Church is comprised of men and women who love, care and pray for every single person in the church. If you have any questions for any of our staff, feel free to reach out and email them or call (901.683.4161) our church office to speak with them. You can contact the church office at info@missiodeimemphis.org.



REMEMBER YOUR LEADERS, THOSE WHO SPOKE TO YOU THE WORD OF GOD. CONSIDER THE OUTCOME OF THEIR WAY OF LIFE, AND IMITATE THEIR FAITH. 
HEBREWS 13:7
  • Shaun Payne

    Lead Pastor

    Pastor Shaun is the replanting pastor of Missio Dei Church. He is the primary preaching pastor. He also leads and oversees Missio Dei’s vision, theology, discipleship, and leadership development to equip the church to make Jesus known and His kingdom visible our everyday live. He is gifted to help others believe the gospel and  follow Jesus to be equipped for ministry and mission with their lives. His passions are evangelism, disciple making, theology, and church planting. He loves Missio Dei and it is his true joy to serve the church through his role. He is married to Tracy, and they have three girls. 


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  • Shelby prince

    Administrative assistant & Children's discipleship Coordinator

    Shelby oversees Missio Dei’s children’s ministry. Her passion is to create a partnership between the church and the home to see kids grow in love with God, with one another, and to follow Jesus on mission in the power of the Spirit in everyday life. She is gifted to teach kids about Jesus and help connect the gospel to the home so that the good news of Jesus is heard, seen, and felt in everyday life. She loves serving the church family with gospel-centered relevant lessons leading a team to create a safe happy atmosphere for the kids to learn in and have a fun time as they are loved and cared by some amazing people who are preparing them to live for Jesus in everyday life.  


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