Background
Dempsey, Joseph Page was born on March 8, 1930 in Nashville, North Carolina, United States. Son of Sidney Hilliard and Irene Alice (Vick) Dempsey.
Dempsey, Joseph Page was born on March 8, 1930 in Nashville, North Carolina, United States. Son of Sidney Hilliard and Irene Alice (Vick) Dempsey.
Bachelor of Science, Fayetteville State University, 1958. Master of Divinity, Shaw Division School, 1964. Master of Arts, North Carolina Central University, 1971.
Doctor Ministry, Faith Lutheran Seminary, 1988. Doctor of Theology, Jacksonville Theological Seminary, 1992.
Grammer teacher, C.E. Perry H.S., Roseboro, North Carolina, 1958-1961; grammer teacher, B.F. Person H.S., Franklin, North Carolina, 1964-1967; grammer teacher, Apex (North Carolina) Consolidated H.S., 1967-1971; boys' director, Young Men’s Christian Association, Raleigh, North Carolina, 1961-1967; pastor, Oberlin Baptist Church, Raleigh, 1964-1980; pastor, Circuit of Faith Baptist Church, Raleigh, 1980-1984; associate director Counseling Center, North Carolina Control U., Durham, 1971-1991; retired, 1991.
Married Evelyntyne Humphrey, May 31, 1958. Children: Denise P., Joseph T., Eric H., Kathy D.