"O magnify the LORD with me,

and let us exalt his name

together."

                           Psalm 34:3

OUR PASTOR, STAFF AND CHURCH LEADERS

     St. Paul's Elders, Officers

         and Planning Council

                 2007-2008

About Pastor Hempel

At St. Paul's, we are blessed with the leadership of our Pastor, staff, church elders, officers, 

planning council, committee members, and the countless faithful and hardworking volunteers

who are leaders for a variety of church and community activities. 

Congratulations to our newest elder, Alan (Davy) Alexander.  Thank you for your service!

Rev. Dr. William G. Hempel came to St. Paul's Evangelical

Lutheran Church in March of 1990.  A native of Long Island,

he attended Concordia Prep in Bronxville, NY, received a B.A.

in English Literature from Concordia College, Ft. Wayne, IN,

earned his B.D. and M.Div. at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis,

MO in 1968 and was Ordained in the same year.  Advanced

academic work was done at IonaCollegePastoralCounseling

Center (M.S. Ed.-1974) and New York Theological Seminary

(D.Min.-1984). 

Prior to coming to Albany, Pastor Hempel served parishes in

E. Northport, L.I. (St. Paul’s), Bronx, NY (Grace), Forked River,

NJ (Village). He also taught at MartinLutherHigh School,

L.I.Lutheran High School, and as Adjunct at Concordia

College, Bronxville. NY. 

In 1995 Pastor Hempel was an organizer of Albany Maritime Ministry and continues to serve as

Chaplain in the Port of Albany. For the past 13 years he has produced the radio program

"Chapel Time." Additionally, he has served on Synodical and Atlantic District committees,

community organizations including Rotary Int'l and the International Center of the Capital Region.

Pastor Hempel and his wife, Martha, live in Averill Park, NY. They are the parents of three sons

(Matthew, Joel and Will) and have six grandchildren. Sailing, fishing and canoe camping

are favorite pursuits.

Pictured Right:

Pastor William Hempel

and his wife

Martha  (Marty) Hempel

Pictured Above:  Diane Kingston

   St. Paul's Church Secretary

Thank you, Diane, for all you do!