And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.

JEREMIAH 3:15

Dale United Methodist Church

Pastor Gwendolyn T. Henry was born in Wilmington, Delaware and later became a native of Middletown, Delaware.  She currently resides in Elkton, Maryland with her husband Rev Derek Purell Henry.  The Lord has blessed her with a man after God’s own heart.  She is the mother of Tiffani Henry, grandmother of Taylor Henry, and great grandmother of Dakota Henry.  She is proud to say that she is the daughter of wonderful parents (Jean B. Archie and Joseph Archie Jr).  Her immediate family has been faithful members of the United Methodist Church for numerous years.  Individually, she has been on her spiritual journey as a faithful follower of Christ for approximately 40 years.
As a chosen woman of God, she decided to attend Jameson School of Ministry from 1996-1999.  She was ordained as a Licensed Minister and teacher who preached the word and administered all the ordinances of the church as accorded by law; to perform all duties as a minister of the Gospel.  This was an outward sign of her responsibility to represent the Lord Jesus Christ by manifesting an exemplary life of holiness and true Godliness.
She later joined Christ Servants Ministry in 1996 and served as a faithful minister until 2003.  This non-denominational church afforded her the opportunity to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ.  On July 4th of 2004 she returned to the United Methodist Church. Gwendolyn and Derek joined Haven United Methodist Church in Wilmington Delaware where she served faithfully as a Minister of the Gospel, Youth Leader, and Administrator for 6 years.  In 2010 she returned to Dale Memorial UMC the (Church of her youth) and served as an Administrator, Minister, Co- Women’s Ministry Leader, and Christian Education Chairperson. 
In 2014 her election and calling became evident. Gwendolyn Henry was called and appointed to become a Licensed Local Pastor of Cokesbury United Methodist Church where she served in Port Deposit Maryland for 7 years.  Rev. Henry and the congregation were active in Ministry and Outreach Activities in both Elkton, Maryland, and Port Deposit Maryland.  It was only by God’s grace that Cokesbury United Methodist Church was considered a great asset and bridge that connected the surrounding community.
In 2022 Pastor Gwendolyn T. Henry returned home (Dale Memorial UMC) while attending Wilmington University to obtain an undergraduate degree in business.  To her surprise she was elected by the Dale Nominee Committee to become Christian Education Chairperson, Outreach Chairperson, Discipleship Chairperson, and a Certified Candidate without an appointment.  God’s sovereignty would once again become very evident.  Pastor Henry was nominated to become the Associate Pastor of Dale Memorial UMC.  
It was only by God’s divine grace that on July 1, 2024, Bishop LaTrelle Miller Easterling appointed Pastor Gwendolyn T. Henry to Lee Haven & Dale Memorial United Methodist Churches.  
Pastor Henry’s Love for God and people extend beyond the four walls of the church.  She has been a successful leader at W.L. Gore & Associates for 36 years.  Her professional career has afforded her the opportunity to lead a Multi-Million Dollar Businesses and build effective teams. Pastor Gwendolyn T. Henry is in pursuit of becoming a Full Elder in the United Methodist Church and she is inspired by the word of God! She feels compelled to make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things.  Matthew 28: 19-20
As an ambassador for Christ Pastor Gwendolyn T. Henry will continue to press toward the mark for the high call in Christ Jesus while attending Palmer Theological Seminary in pursuit of an MDiv/MBA in Organizational Management.


 Pastor Gwendolyn T. Henry