Rev. Matt Henson

An energetic, dynamic, vision-casting adventurer for Jesus is one of the best ways to describe Rev. Matt Henson. Matt brings a fresh perspective and energy to the church and her ministry. He specializes in Evangelistic Preaching, Mission Experiences, Healing/Reconciliation Ministry, and Youth/Young Adult Ministry, using his experience and passion to proclaim the message of Jesus Christ to all people. Matt has served as a Youth for Christ-Campus Life Director, Associate Pastor, Youth Pastor, Senior Pastor, and Interim Pastor. In each of the places Matt has served, the ministries have seen transformation, growth, and a deeper knowledge of Christ. Matt serves as the Executive Director and Lead Evangelist for Living the Adventure Ministries, a ministry he founded in 2007. Living the Adventure Ministries is a nonprofit evangelistic and mission ministry "seeking to work for the transformation of the world through the awakening of the Church, evangelistic preaching, and Christian people putting their faith into action through mission experiences around the world." Matt travels around the nation and around the world as part of this ministry. He has spoken at youth camps, camp meetings, revivals, retreats, Christian Ashrams and mission trips. Matt has spoken to groups and been in mission in 23 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Liberia, Mexico, Zimbabwe, Haiti, Guyana, and India. Matt also serves as the Executive Director of the United Christian Ashrams International Ministry. Matt has a published article in the Christian History Magazine Issue 136. The article he co-authored is entitled: “The divine yes to every human need.” Matt has also co-written the preface for the reprint of E. Stanley Jones’ book, Along the Indian Road. Matt and his wife, Nancy, have four sons (Elijah, Micah, Judah, and Isaiah) and one daughter, Sarafina.

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October 2026 Adventure Journal

Oct. 31, 2026 by

Godly Wardrobe: Humility

Oct. 28, 2026 by

Louie Giglio in his book, I Am Not, But I Know I Am, shares about how we understand our part in the greater story that God is writing in the world today. Giglio writes, “We can choose to cling to

Godly Wardrobe: Kindness

Oct. 21, 2026 by

There is a mantra that is used on coasters, t-shirts, posters, and framed art that states, “In a world where you can be anything, be kind.” The statement emphasizes the important teaching of kindness. Robert Fulghum in his book Everything

Godly Wardrobe: Compassion

Oct. 14, 2026 by

Jesus uses the parable of the Good Samaritan to answer the question, “Who is my neighbor?” In the parable, Jesus speaks of a man who was robbed, beaten, and left for dead. There are three people who come upon the

Godly Wardrobe: Holy and Beloved

Oct. 7, 2026 by

Do you own clothes that when worn give you greater confidence? Clothes that when people see you wearing them, they compliment how they look? In my menagerie of clothes, there are days I will be super casual because the tasks

Favorite Psalm: Psalm 150

Sep. 30, 2026 by

One of the fun Vacation Bible School songs we sang when I was a child split the group into two teams. One side would stand and sing, “Hallelu, Hallelu, Hallelu, Hallelujah” and then as they sat down the second group

Favorite Psalm: Psalm 55

Sep. 23, 2026 by

There is a lot of anxiety in our world today. Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines anxiety: “apprehensive uneasiness or nervousness usually over an impending or anticipated misfortune.” This apprehension is not always grounded in facts as much as it is in our

Favorite Psalm: Psalm 139

Sep. 16, 2026 by

In Genesis 3, we read of The Fall, as Adam and Eve disobey God. After eating the fruit, they realize they are naked and they cover themselves. Whereas they were once “naked and unashamed” (Genesis 2:25); now they are naked

Favorite Psalm: Psalm 135

Sep. 11, 2026 by

In my family of origin, Saturday morning was often filled with music as we did our weekly house cleaning. We would stack the LP records on the player, and the house would fill with music until it was time for

Favorite Psalm: Psalm 73

Sep. 2, 2026 by

By Nick Medler When I was asked about sharing my favorite Psalm, my mind quickly went to this verse. It’s a verse that has provided me comfort and encouragement on several occasions through the years. “My health may fail, and