Rev. Dr. William G. Hempel, pictured right with his wife - Marty Hempel, came to St. Paul's 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, Fort Wayne, IN, earned his B.D. and M.Div. at Concordia Seminary, St. Loius, MO in 1968 and was Ordained in the same year.
Pastor Hempel serves as the Chaplain of the Albany Maritime Ministry, produces the radio broadcast 'Chapel Time', and is active with numerous community programs.
He and his wife Marty live in Averill Park, NY. They have three sons and six grandchildren.