Pastors & Church Leaders
Dr. Zempel loves to come alongside churches and preachers to encourage and mentor them in the next steps of ministry, drawing on decades of pastoral experience.
Since 1976 · Local Church Ministry
Equipping churches.
Encouraging pastors.
Training the next generation.
For over fifty years, Dr. David Zempel has faithfully served the Lord in local church ministry — preaching, teaching, pastoring, and investing in those who will carry the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the next generation.
1976 — Present
Fifty years of faithful ministry
This ministry does not come from a season of enthusiasm. It comes from five decades of steady preaching, pastoring, teaching, and investing in people — the same Word, the same calling, year after year.
- 50+
- Years of ministry
- 30+
- Years as senior pastor
- Decades
- Of biblical teaching
- Generations
- Invested in
1976
Called into ministry
God led Dr. Zempel to a Christian school in Illinois, where a heart for young people began to grow.
Following years
Pastoring and training
He continued to pastor and train, teaching the Word of God as a Bible teacher and professor in various settings.
30+ years
Senior pastor in Martinsville, Indiana
God led Dr. and Mrs. Zempel to Martinsville, IN, where he has faithfully served as senior pastor for over thirty years.
Today
Encouraging churches
He preaches, teaches, and mentors — helping churches equip the next generation to reach the world with the Gospel.
Who he serves
How Dr. Zempel serves the church
Churches
Powerful sermons straight from the Word of God for your congregation — regular services, revival meetings, conferences, and special services.
The Next Generation
His desire is to see churches equipped to train the next generation to reach the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ, teaching and investing in those preparing for Christian service.
Recent teaching
From the Word
Dr. Zempel's heart is to clearly communicate the Word of God to the people of God. Recent messages are gathered below.
Podcast
Foundations for Faith
Biblical truth for building a strong and enduring faith. New messages are published to the podcast and appear here automatically.
Latest episode
What If? - Acts 1:8
August 27, 2026 · John 17:17
Foundations for Faith is a podcast dedicated to helping Christians understand and apply the foundational truths of the Word of God. Each episode explores biblical truth in a practical and encouraging way, with the goal of strengthening our faith and helping us live for Christ. “Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.” — John 17:17 Listen, grow, and build your life on the truth of God's Word.
Ministry impact
A lifetime of investing in others
God has used Dr. Zempel's ministry to train and equip many ministers of the Lord around the world.
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Invitations
Invite Dr. Zempel to your church
Churches and ministries are welcome to reach out regarding preaching, conferences, revival meetings, special services, teaching, and other ministry opportunities.