Henry has served as a church planter since 1988. He began his ministry as a missionary pastor under the former Indiana Bible Church Mission after completing his ministry training at Bob Jones University (1987). He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in Bible with a minor in Ancient Language, magna cum laude.

 

In 1991 he was appointed as IBCM Field Director, and soon after he established the Tri-County Bible Church of Rensselaer, IN. In 1993, Henry was appointed to serve as the mission’s General Director.

 

In addition to his Indiana ministry, Henry accepted a 1998 invitation to serve as the General Director of the former Illinois Bible Church Mission. Then in 2003, it was agreed that he would also work as a representative for the Wisconsin Church Extension agency.

 

It was during 2003 that Henry led the effort to merge these three church planting agencies to become what is now called Midwest Church Extension, which he now serves as Executive Director. This new agency officially launched its ministry in January 2004, currently sponsoring twelve plant projects. MCE currently serves the five states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

 

Henry has also been an active member of IFCA International throughout his ministry, having been actively involved as the National Chairman of the Church Extension Council from 2000-2006. He shares the IFCA’s commitment to biblical ministry, doctrinal integrity, and evangelistic fervor; and he desires to extend the influence of IFCA International to as many Midwestern communities as the Lord allows.

 

He regularly speaks in church conferences throughout the Midwest. He addresses a variety of conference themes: Missions, Bible Prophecy, Revival, Church Health and Growth, and other biblical topics. He is also frequently contacted for ministry counseling, church seminars, and pulpit supply.