About
A life given to the local church
Dr. David Zempel has served the Lord in local church ministry for over fifty years. His heart is to clearly communicate the Word of God to the people of God — and to see churches equipped to train the next generation to reach the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
His story
Fifty years of faithful ministry
Dr. Zempel began his ministry in 1976 when God led him to a Christian school in Illinois.
His heart for young people began to grow as he continued to pastor and train. God then led Dr. and Mrs. Zempel to Martinsville, Indiana, where he has faithfully served as senior pastor for over thirty years.
God has used Dr. Zempel's ministry to train and equip many ministers of the Lord around the world. He has served as a Bible teacher and professor in various settings, in addition to preaching regularly as a pastor and guest speaker.
1976 — Present
Ministry timeline
1976
A calling begins
God led Dr. Zempel to a Christian school in Illinois. There his heart for young people began to grow.
The years following
Pastoring and training
He continued to pastor and to train others, serving as a Bible teacher and professor in various settings.
Over 30 years
Senior pastor — Martinsville, Indiana
God led Dr. and Mrs. Zempel to Martinsville, Indiana, where he has faithfully served as senior pastor.
Present
Encouraging churches and preachers
He preaches, teaches, and mentors — coming alongside churches and preachers to encourage them in the next steps of ministry.
Experience
Ministry experience
- Pastoral ministry
- Senior pastor in Martinsville, Indiana for over thirty years, with earlier years of pastoring and training.
- Teaching
- Bible teacher and professor in various settings, in addition to preaching regularly as a pastor and guest speaker.
- Preaching
- Regular services, revival meetings, conferences, and special services in churches around the country.
- Mentoring
- Coming alongside churches and preachers to encourage and mentor them in their next steps in ministry.
Ministry philosophy
“Dr. Zempel's heart is to clearly communicate the Word of God to the people of God.”
His desire is to see churches equipped to train the next generation to reach the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Family
Dr. and Mrs. Zempel
Dr. and Mrs. Zempel have served together in ministry, including the more than thirty years God has given them in Martinsville, Indiana.
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