David Divelbiss

David Divelbiss is the former senior pastor of Living Word Worship Center in Minden, Louisiana. With over two decades of ministry, Pastor David is a dedicated mentor, speaker, teacher and author who is widely known for his unique ability to lead, align and equip people—particularly in the Ministry of Helps—to strengthen the Body of Christ worldwide.

Known for his passion for teaching the uncompromised Word of God, Pastor David accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior at age 17 during a Bible study held by his football coach in Long Beach, California. He attributes his leadership style, knowledge and practice of personal discipline to what he was taught by his coaches on the football field. After high school, he received a degree in Fire Science, became a firefighter and later became a paramedic. After leading many people to the Lord in the back of the ambulance, he realized he was called to the ministry.

From his humble beginnings as a church custodian on the side, Pastor David and his wife, Pastor Paige, have managed, directed and transformed countless church families from the inside out. They began attending Living Word in 1988 where they were mentored by Pastors Bill and Margo Bush. They attended Rhema Bible Training College in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 1994 and graduated in 1996. Upon returning to Living Word, they became senior pastors in 1998.

Today Pastor David continues to follow his calling—traveling locally, nationally and internationally to secure the Body of Christ. David’s desire is to present the Word of God in a way that is not only practical but also usable. His passion has helped empower people to fulfill their God-given dreams. David is a leader to leaders and is known for his dedication in helping them succeed.

Because of his heart for outreach, he travels annually to Zimbabwe, Africa, to serve under Pastor Tom Deuschle and Celebration Ministries International where he leads crusades, teaches and directs Bible school, and even street evangelizes with the same purpose of empowering the local church. David has visited several other countries and has had the honor of ministering to thousands of people. A devoted father and husband, Pastor David emphasizes the significance of family devotion, generations and relationships. Through its ministry, the Divelbiss family teaches, trains and inspires church staffs, its leadership, its businessmen and its entrepreneurs on the power of unity—transforming the heart of an organization and aligning it with the vision of the senior pastors.