Zack & YiYi Kempf

My call to ministry was both sudden and gradual. God rescued me through friends from Campus Outreach (CO) who loved me and shared Christ with me. That same grace gave me a deep burden to see others transformed by the Gospel. After graduating from Monmouth College, I worked in the U.S. while supporting ministry efforts in Mexico. During a visit to Guadalajara, I met Citlali (Yiyi). We went on one date and were married 11 months later. In 2018, I moved to Guadalajara to be with Yiyi, and God quickly deepened my love for the city, the people, and the church. As we served and invested in students, God gave our family a growing burden for Guadalajara, a region where fewer than 1 in 100 people know Christ. We began to pray: “Lord, we are no one special, but we are here, and the need is great. If you want to use us, please do.” Since 2023, we have served full-time with CO Guadalajara. Our vision is to see God transform the campus, city, and region as Christ saves students and establishes healthy churches. We are grateful to serve alongside an incredible church and ministry family, and we are especially blessed with our three children: Zamiel, James, and Joseph. We invite you to partner with us as we seek to make Christ known in Guadalajara and beyond.