Mitchel Terry was born in Pasadena, Texas. When he was 4, his family moved to Marshalltown, Iowa to plant a church. He began preaching in his local church, at rallies, nursing homes and street services at 17 years of age. He moved to Dubuque in 1996, and married Rebecca in 1998. They have 6 children and 4 grandchildren.

He became Assistant Pastor of Faith Temple in 2003. In this role, he provides assistance to the Pastor, as well as teaching and preaching. He is involved in SMILE, Saturday Outreach, driving one of the church buses, and is a worship leader.

MItchel's favorite saying is "God can do ANYTHING...even the thing that you just thought of! Jesus is the Transformer!"