Bro. HarreLl Henton
Minister & Servant of God
”Minister Harrell Henton has been working for the Lord for as long as he can remember. Under the guidance of his grandfather, Robert Holt Sr. he has made the grand decision to dedicate his full life to the work of the Lord and His church.
He is a graduate of Miami Carol City Senior High School and after finishing there, he matriculated to Florida Memorial College, where studied Communications. Beginning his path toward the work of the church, he became a Christian, being baptized into the body of Christ, on January 10, 1993, at the tender age of 9. From there, continuing to spend time with his grandfather and mentor, Robert Holt Sr., he began to learn an abundance of the Word of God, words of wisdom, and just in general becoming a man. Little did he know at the time that he was being groomed to one day take over the Ministry of the Brownsville Church of Christ. In August of 2011, Harrell was handed the torch in the delivery of God's word. He was installed as the full-time Minister of the Brownsville Church of Christ on the 22nd day of August. From there, he decided to make it his mission to continue to build the Brownsville congregation as a loving and family-oriented church until Jan 2026. He is currently the full-time Minister of Sugar Creek Church of Christ where he is a devoted Servant, Leader, & Man of God.
With the support and encouragement of his family and membership, he has begun to build this church, increasing membership, creating more programs, and strengthening the programs already in existence. As a young man leading a great church, many times it can be difficult, but Minister Henton understands that success does not come without hard work, but he knows that with God all things are possible! Brother Henton is married to a wonderful helpmeet, Kellee, and they have two beautiful kids, Kaleah, and Harrison. With a full-time position as a Chaplain, and a full-time Ministry, Bro. Henton has his plate full. But he is up for the challenge and having a close relationship with the Lord and living by the Word of God, he knows that he will be blessed, no matter what the situation is. Bro. Henton's encouragement to many, and one of his favorite scriptures, "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding, In all thy ways acknowledge him, and He shall direct thy path (Proverbs 3:5-6). To the youth, remember the race is not given to the swift or
the strong, but to those that endure until the end.“
Minister's Corner
Be Your Best!
Min. Harrell L. Henton
1 Timothy 4:12
One of the greatest challenges facing young people today is the pressure to fit in. Everywhere they turn, they are being told who they should be, how they should look, what they should believe, and what success should mean. Social media, friends, school, entertainment, and society all compete for their attention and influence.
Yet God’s message to young people has never changed. He does not call them to be like everyone else. He calls them to be like Christ.
The world often tells young people to follow their hearts, pursue popularity, seek pleasure, and make personal success their highest goal. God tells them to seek first His kingdom, pursue righteousness, and allow Christ to shape their lives. The young person who learns this lesson early in life gains a foundation that can bless them for decades to come.
Paul’s words to Timothy remind us that youth is not a weakness. It is a season of tremendous opportunity. Timothy was a young preacher, yet Paul encouraged him not to allow anyone to look down on him because of his age. Instead, he was to earn respect through his example. His life was to demonstrate the transforming power of Christ.
The same challenge belongs to every young Christian today. When we study Scripture, we discover that many of God’s greatest servants began serving Him while they were young.
Joseph was only a teenager when he faced betrayal from his brothers. Sold into slavery and separated from his family, he could have become bitter and resentful. Instead, he remained faithful to God. Through years of hardship, he continued to trust the Lord, and God eventually elevated him to a position of leadership that saved countless lives.
David was a young shepherd when he confronted Goliath. While experienced soldiers were afraid, David trusted in God’s power. His confidence was not in his own strength but in the Lord. His victory teaches us that faith is often more important than experience.
Daniel was likely a young man when he was taken captive to Babylon. Living in a foreign culture that encouraged compromise, Daniel determined in his heart that he would remain faithful to God. Because of his commitment, God used him as a powerful witness before kings and nations.
Mary was a young woman when God chose her to be the mother of Jesus. Her humble response, “Let it be to me according to your word,” demonstrates remarkable faith and submission.
These examples show us an important truth: God does not wait until people are older before He can use them. He uses those who are willing, faithful, and obedient regardless of age.
When people hear the phrase “be your best,” they sometimes think about competition. They think about getting better grades than someone else, being more talented than others, or achieving greater success.
But God’s definition of being your best is different.
Being your best in Christ means becoming the person God created you to be.