About Henry Christian Church
HISTORY
Welcome to the Henry Christian Church website! We are a community of believers located in Eminence, Kentucky, and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to share our story with you.
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Our journey began in 1971 when the Salt River Christian Fellowship began planning a church plant in Henry County. Our first service was held on May 4th, 1975, with Pastor E. Paul Perry leading the congregation.
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Over the years, we have faced challenges, including a devastating fire in 1994 that destroyed much of our church building. However, with faith and perseverance, we were able to rebuild and continue our mission to serve the community.
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Today, Henry Christian Church is a thriving community of believers who are dedicated to spreading the love of Christ and serving others. Our congregation is made up of people from all walks of life, and we welcome anyone who is seeking to grow in their faith with Jesus Christ and build meaningful relationships with others.
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We invite you to explore our website to learn more about our church and the various programs and events we offer. Whether you are a long-time member or a first-time visitor, we look forward to getting to know you and sharing the love of Christ with you.
MEET OUR Staff.
SENIOR PASTOR
Ed Berry began his ministry as a Sunday School teacher. While under the tutelage of his mentor, Pastor John Brand, God called Ed to the life of a pastor; he has been the senior pastor at HCC since 1993. Ed is a lover of God and His word, and is marked by his deep love and concern for people. He also feels a deep connection to the country of Israel and the Jewish people, having taken multiple trips to the Holy Land.
Outside of HCC, Ed is a committed and devoted husband and father. He and his wife of 39+ years, Tish, have two children: son Ed Jr. (wife Emily), and daughter Kelley (husband Cameron); and two grandchildren granddaughter Esther (Ed Jr./Emily) and grandson Tripp (Ed Jr./Emily).
Ed recently retired as COO of Wehr Constructors. He was blessed to follow his father, Claude, into the business, and also to work alongside his brothers Skip and Dale. Ed also enjoys hunting and shooting sports.
Larry Montgomery
INTERIM SENIOR PASTOR
Larry Montgomery has been a member of HCC since high school, and joined the staff as Associate Pastor in the spring of 2004. Larry is passionate about discipleship and Missions, which drives his ministry at our church. He has led countless teams into the Mission field, in and outside of HCC, touching five of seven continents.
Much of Larry’s Missions prowess is tied to his role as the Director of Team Ministries for Go International, a non-profit short term missions organization. He provides leadership and oversight for Go’s domestic and international ministries, with the ultimate goal of assisting indigenous pastors to reach the world for the Gospel. Larry is supported at home and in the field by wife Jennifer, daughter Ashton, and son Elijah.
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YOUTH
WORSHIP LEADER
Troy Yount has been a part of Henry Christian Church since he was a teenager and officially joined the worship team in 2012. With a heart devoted to leading others into the presence of God, Troy serves with humility and passion, desiring to see the church worship in spirit and truth (John 4:24). His love for worship is rooted in his deep faith and understanding that music is a powerful way to connect with God and with one another as the body of Christ (Colossians 3:16).
Troy is married to his wife, Amy, who also serves at Henry Christian Church and together, they are passionate about using their gifts to glorify God and serve His church.
Curtis Peyton
CONGREGATIONAL CARE
Curtis Peyton has been a member of HCC since 1997, having served as a Deacon since 1999, and Treasurer since 2006. A lover of music, he also is a past member of the Worship Team. Curtis has taken on the roll of Administrator, as well as, responsibility for Home and Hospital Visitation.
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In order to devote more time in serving God, Curtis and his wife, Lavonna, have decided to step away from their business after 26 years. They have three children, Shanna, Jeff, and Justin. Bringing extreme joy to their life are three grandchildren, Tayte, Teigan, and Serenity.
Bethanee Buckler
CHILDREN'S DIRECTOR
Bethanee Buckler teaches at the Willisburg Christian Learning Center. She also serves as the HCC Director at Camp Calvary Christian Assembly and as a Dean of a weekend camp for people with disabilities. She also works weeks throughout the summer teaching children God’s Word. In addition, she has a love for the people of the Middle East and seeing them come to know Christ. Bethanee is passionate about all people, loving them and leading them into fellowship the Lord. Bethanee began serving as the HCC Children’s Director in May of 2022, and she is very excited to see how God moves in the HCC Kingdom Kids Ministry!
Outside of HCC, Bethanee enjoys reading, writing, camping, photography, music, serving other churches, and spending quality time with people.
