About Us

Ted and Rachel are high school sweethearts from Lexington VA, and were married in May 2005 after Ted finished undergrad at the
Virginia Military Institute



In the process of obtaining graduate degrees, they have lived in Charlottesville VA, Philadelphia PA, and Richmond VA. Before leaving the U.S. for a year in PNG, Ted completed his Pediatric Residency at VCU/MCV Hospital, while Rachel managed and taught a middle school program for children with Autism. During their year on Kudjip Station, Ted served as a physician in the hospital while Rachel taught the elementary-age missionary kids.










Since their return from the mission field, the Henderson's settled in Richmond VA near their home church (WEAG), and have two terrific kids, Penniella Mae and Solomon Edward. Ted is a Partner of a thriving outpatient Pediatric practice (PAHP) while also serving part time as the Pediatric Principal Investigator at National Clinical Research. Rachel is a full time Mama homeschooling Pennie & Solomon, and frequently leads worship for our church. Ted & Rachel also host a Bible Study and serve with the Small Group and Marriage ministries. 

In 2020, the Henderson's returned to PNG as a family of four, and served for three months during the pandemic, Ted primarily covering the Pediatric Ward and outpatient clinic, while Rachel and the kids hosted a preschool play group and invested hearts of hospitality to our fellow missionaries and nationals. 



The Henderson's will return to PNG again in March of 2023 for two months, and are committed to continuing short term trips every other year to Kudjip Nazarene Hospital.