Reverend Henry McCaskill Jr. is a distinguished spiritual leader who dedicated over 15 years to the United States Army Reserve, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel and Command Chaplain. During his tenure, he provided vital religious support across Afghanistan, Kuwait, Romania, and Bulgaria, and notably served as the Lead Joint Force Chaplain for the 57th Presidential Inauguration. His extensive public service also includes eight years in the United States Air Force and a 24-year career as an investigator for the US Department of Justice.
 
Academic excellence has been a cornerstone of Reverend McCaskill’s journey. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Troy University-Europe and a Master of Criminal Justice Administration from the University of Colorado Denver. His theological foundations were built at Denver Seminary and Liberty University, where he obtained a Master of Arts in Religious Studies and a Master of Divinity Equivalency. He is currently finalizing his Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Counseling at Liberty University.
 
Throughout his ministry, Reverend McCaskill has offered pastoral guidance to thousands of military and civilian personnel globally. His compassionate outreach extended to supporting four orphanages within Romania and Bulgaria. He has held Associate Pastor roles in Denver, Colorado, Bethel Baptist Church, and Morning Star Baptist Church Monroeville, Alabama, as well as, Elizabeth Baptist Church in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Since January 2023, he has led the congregation of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Moundville, Alabama, as its Pastor.
 
Driven by a fervor for evangelism and teaching, Reverend McCaskill holds specialized certifications in suicide prevention and various forms of pastoral counseling. He is also a champion for the youth, having established the “Talks My Father Never Had With Me” mentorship program for young black males in partnership with author Dr. Harold Davis.
 
His decorated military career features honors such as the Bronze Star Medal and Meritorious Service Medals from both the Army and Air Force. He is a graduate of prestigious programs including the U.S. Army Chaplain School and the Command and General Staff Officers Course. Most importantly, Reverend McCaskill is a devoted family man, married to Shirley Ann McCaskill. Together, they share two adult children, Henry III and Jalicia, and are the proud grandparents of five: Henry IV, Julian, Olivia, Vivian, and Karter.