Dr. Hentrich grew up in western Illinois and later married Shigeko Watanabe. Together they have two children and four grandchildren. He is a graduate of the University of Illinois and two theological seminaries with a Doctor of Ministry (DMin) degree. Dr Hentrich has served in various pastoral and missionary roles in 10 countries including the United States, Canada, Brazil, England, Italy, Ukraine, Mauritania, Israel, South Korea and Japan. He founded and published an award-winning weekly statewide newspaper and later worked in financial and investment services with a leading company. He pastored the Denver Family Church (now Colorado Family Church) and is the author of 18 books and counting.