The Divelbiss’s
Pastors David and Paige have served in ministry for over 25 years. They’ve dedicated their lives to the kingdom of God, and their journey has taken them from volunteer pastors in a children’s nursery, to Senior Pastors of a local congregation, to traveling all over the world preaching the gospel; training ministers; planting churches; and leading thousands of people to Christ.
Pastor David
“Your attitude is the speaker of your present... and profit of your future.”
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 a paramedic. After leading many people to the Lord in the back of an ambulance, he realized he was called to full time 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.
Pastor David continued to follow his calling—traveling locally, nationally and internationally to secure the Body of Christ. His desire was 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 and destinies. David is a leader to leaders and is known for his dedication in helping them succeed.
Today, they have returned home to America and strongly feel like God is calling them to start a new church in Bossier City, Louisiana …Destiny Church.
Pastor Paige
“When you empower women, you empower families. When you empower families, you empower generations...”
Paige Divelbiss
Paige Divelbiss has helped strengthen the Body of Christ for more than 25 years. With a heart for empowering women, Paige travels throughout the world with her husband, Pastor David, teaching, preaching and building churches for the Kingdom of God. As a wife, mom and follower of Jesus, Paige is passionate about walking in the presence of God and helping people run their races.
Paige and David are graduates and former state directors of Rhema Bible Training College, as well as former senior pastors of Living Word Worship Center in Minden, Louisiana. They began serving in 1988 as volunteer nursery directors. Since then, they have specialized in family counseling, community development and alignment of the Ministry of Helps.
Paige also used her creative gifts to help theatrical productions at Living Word make an impact in the city. The cast and audience grew with every play, reaching the local community in an array of positive ways. Children were even bused-in during school hours to see the productions. Growing up, Paige used to put on backyard shows with the other neighborhood kids, setting the stage to later share the Lord with others through artistic expression.
Paige and David’s core desire is to help everyone find Jesus Christ and to encourage them to “live life without limits” by going after their God-given dreams through Biblical principles. Paige and David have raised two beautiful daughters who they’ve always taught to be fearless. Paige encourages other families to instill the same message in future generations, emboldening young women to pursue new endeavors. Dustin and Kayla are two young, committed, successful entrepreneurs, and Kayla, along with her husband Josh, have recently welcomed their first child, Jaxon Matthew into the world, making Paige and David first-time grandparents.
Today, both Pastor Paige and Pastor David are excited for this next season God is calling them into — Destiny Church.
