 | Our Pastor - The Rev. Al Henager
Rev. Henager, known to us simply as "Pastor Al," has been our pastor for over five years. His vision for us is that we become the church God has called us to be in the 21st Century. He believes that we are here for a reason, and that reason is to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of those around us. "Business as usual just will not do," he says. "We cannot focus inwardly on ourselves. Our focus must be outward to the needs of those in our community. The Great Commission says we are to go and make disciples, first in Jerusalem, then in Judea, and then in the uttermost parts of the earth. Argenta is our Jerusalem. We must start here." Al has many credentials which include: - Over 20 years of experience as an ordained minister
- Bachelor's degree from Baylor University in Waco, Texas
- Master's degree from Southwestern Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas
- Doctoral work at Midwestern Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri
- Two years of residency in Clinical Pastoral Education at Methodist Hospital (Now Covenant Health System) in Lubbock, Texas
- Board Certified Chaplain by the Association of Professional Chaplains
- Board Certified Clinical Chaplain and Pastoral Counselor with the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy
- Over 11 years of experience as a professional hospital chaplain
- Almost 5 years of experience as a director of pastoral care for a large health system
- Minister of Word and Sacrament in the Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Minister member of the Presbytery of Arkansas
- National presenter of workshops on pastoral care
- Author of a training program for volunteers in pastoral care being used in hospitals and parishes across the nation
His wife Katy plays an active role in the church, helping with the music program and leading a discussion group for young adults. Al has three children, two step children, two grandchildren, and four step-grandchildren. His daughter Mollie Mae is one of our acolytes and helps lead the responsive readings in worship. |