Joel Walters (1970–) is an American preacher and pastor whose ministry has focused on expository preaching and community outreach within the evangelical tradition. Born in a small town in Ohio to a working-class family, Walters grew up attending a local Baptist church where his faith took root during a youth revival at age 14. After earning a degree in theology from a regional Bible college, he began his ministry in 1995, pastoring small congregations in the Midwest. Known for his clear, Scripture-driven sermons, he married Sarah Thompson in 1997, and they raised two children while building a reputation for fostering tight-knit church communities. Walters’s ministry expanded in the early 2000s when he took the helm of a struggling church in Indiana, growing it through practical teaching and initiatives like food drives and youth programs. His sermons, emphasizing personal holiness and biblical literacy, were occasionally broadcast on local Christian radio, earning him a modest regional following. Though not a national figure, he contributed articles to evangelical newsletters and self-published a booklet, Living the Word Daily, reflecting his commitment to applied faith. Still active as of 2025, Walters remains in Indiana, leaving a legacy as a steady, grassroots preacher dedicated to strengthening believers in everyday life.