Diane Hemphill enjoyed being a pastor's wife for more than 35 years. She is married to Rev. Larry Hemphill, an ordained Bishop in the Church of God. Their ministry has spanned more...view moreDiane Hemphill enjoyed being a pastor's wife for more than 35 years. She is married to Rev. Larry Hemphill, an ordained Bishop in the Church of God. Their ministry has spanned more than 45 years, and they still minister frequently to various congregations.
Diane completed a writing course with Kennesaw State University, as well as a course with The Institute of Children's Literature. She was a newspaper columnist for more than two years, and she has had numerous articles published in various newspapers and in the Church of God Evangel. Many of her songs have been published by the Tennessee Music & Printing Co., Gospel Heritage Music, and McKameys Publishing.
She enjoys spending time with family, reading, studying the Bible, writing poems, articles, children's stories, and gospel songs. She also enjoys singing, playing the piano, listening to gospel music, and baking desserts.
Diane has been a speaker at numerous church and community events. For many years, she has been a substitute teacher in North Carolina and Georgia, and she also teaches a young adult Sunday School class at her church. Through the years, she has conducted ladies meetings, Vacation Bible School, children's church, nursing home services, Teen Time classes, and Kid's Klubs.
She has ministered in song at weddings and funerals, in churches, nursing homes, and at a special tea honoring cancer survivors.
Diane and her husband have been blessed with three children and four grandchildren. Since retiring from pastoral work, they now reside in Powder Springs, Georgia.
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