Terry received his Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry from Leavell College at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He served as bi-vocational student minister at Big Ridge Baptist church from 2004-2006 and interim student minister at Wade Baptist Church from 2008-2009. Terry has been serving at First Baptist Church Vancleave, Mississippi, since January 2010. He oversees all aspects of facilities operations along with all age graded and adult educational ministries.
Terry has been married to Brandie since August 1994, and they have 3 sons, Justin, Brenton, and Matthew.