Bishop Henry B. Montgomery
Senior Pastor of the Wurtland Church of God
Pastor Montgomery is a second generation Church Of God Pastor. Born the son of the Rev. Robert & Virginia Montgomery who Pastored the Parksville Church Of God for over 30 years. Pastor Montgomery married Aggie Vanhook in October of 1976. The Montgomery's have two sons, Bryan his wife Jill and son Brycen, and Aaron his wife Ashley and son Cooper. Pastor Montgomery graduated the Church Of God's MIP program in 1983 and received his rank of Ordained Bishop in 1989. Pastor Montgomery began preaching at the age of 16 in which he became involved in his local church (Parksville) as the adult Sunday School teacher, district youth leader, musician, worship leader and also very actively involved in nursing home, jail and radio ministries. While the Pastor at Wurtland the new worship center was built and dedicated in 2001 that seats nearly 850. Also the church has seen tremendous growth spiritually and numerically. Pastor Montgomery has also served on many state elected boards. He has served 2 terms on the State Youth & Christian Education Board, 2 terms on the State Council, and presently serves on the State Council. Pastor Montgomery also serves the Church of God as District Overseer and Covenant Care Facilitator. Locally Pastor Montgomery serves as the President of the Greenup County Ministerial Association and Volunteer Chaplain for the Flatwoods Fire Department.