Pastor Patti & Paul – Two Mighty Caregivers Changing Their Community

In every community, some people quietly carry the weight of others’ burdens, lift spirits, and shine light into places that feel dark. Here at Capes, we celebrate those heroes. Today, we honor two extraordinary Mighty Caregivers who don’t just wear capes—they live the mission behind them.

Meet Pastor Patti Aupperlee and her husband, Paul—a couple grounded in faith, fueled by compassion, and devoted to making God’s love visible in everyday life.

A Calling Woven Into Their Lives

Pastor Patti shares her heart openly: “Jesus has my heart and my life. Being a disciple of Jesus Christ, called to transform the world, is who I am, not what I do.”

That’s the heartbeat of a Mighty Caregiver.

Her journey began with a strong foundation at Asbury Theological Seminary in Orlando, where she earned her Master of Divinity. But her calling didn’t wait for graduation—God met her early, as she served in newcomer ministry at United Methodist Church of the Palm Beaches. Those years shaped her into a pastor who understands the diverse needs of both urban and rural communities.

Her ministry is simple and powerful: Create spaces where every person feels seen, valued, and welcomed.

She believes the church is not just a building—it’s a living, breathing expression of God’s love. Under her leadership, people find a place to belong, to ask hard questions, and to explore grace in real-world ways.

That’s why Patti wears a cape. Every day, she shows what it means to stand in the gap for others.

Paul – A Caregiver Behind the Scenes, and a Hero in His Own Right

Beside her stands Paul, a man whose talents and servant heart amplify everything they do together.

A former chef and gifted woodworker, Paul creates—meals, spaces, moments—that bring comfort and joy. Before ministry, he and Patti worked side-by-side in the hospitality industry, learning early how to serve with warmth and welcome.

Together, they raised three beautiful children, now adults who reflect their parents’ values of kindness and faith. And in one of God’s sweetest gifts, they share a grandson, born on Patti’s birthday. A blessing she joyfully proclaims: “Thank you, God!”

Paul’s presence in ministry is a quiet superpower. He loves wholeheartedly. He supports faithfully. He steps in wherever God calls.

If you’re looking for a hero, you’ll find one in the ways he strengthens his family, his church, and the community he loves.

Heroes Who Meet People Where They Are

Some of the most meaningful ministry moments don’t happen inside a sanctuary—they happen:

• in a coffee shop,

• at a kitchen table,

• in the grocery store,

• or anywhere a heart needs encouragement.

Pastor Patti embraces this truth. She believes God’s people carry hope into spaces where walls can’t reach. She has a Wesleyan vision: all people are created in God’s image, and all deserve a safe place to be heard, to heal, and to grow in faith.

She often says that relationships are bridges—bridges God uses to connect those who feel strong in their faith with those who feel hurt or isolated. And she is committed to being that bridge.

This is the essence of a Mighty Caregiver. A person who sees the unseen. A person who stands for grace.A person who meets others exactly where they are.

A Community Blessed by Their Capes

When you see Patti and Paul in action—serving, loving, listening—you realize something:

Their capes don’t make them heroes. Their hearts do.

Their capes simply remind the rest of us that heroes walk among us every day.

They remind us that church is not about perfection—it’s about connection. That grace is not earned—it’s given.And that God’s people are called to be light in ways big and small.

Pastor Patti and Paul, thank you for being Mighty Caregivers. Thank you for wearing your capes boldly. Thank you for being the kind of heroes who make our community stronger, kinder, and fuller of Christ’s love.