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
The Price That Produces Power - Min. Harrell L. Henton
Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 3:13-14
The world measures power by what a person can gain. Jesus measures power by what a person is willing to give up.
That truth is uncomfortable because sacrifice is rarely celebrated. We admire success, comfort, and achievement, but the cross reminds us that God’s greatest victories have always come through sacrifice. Before there was an empty tomb, there was a rugged cross. Before there was resurrection, there was surrender.
Jesus’ words in Luke 9:23 are not merely an invitation—they are a call to die. “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow me.” Christianity is not about adding Jesus to our lives; it is about placing Him at the center of our lives and surrendering everything else to His lordship.
The power of sacrifice is not found in what we lose but in what God gains through our obedience. Every time we sacrifice pride, God produces humility. Every time we sacrifice comfort, God builds character. Every time we sacrifice our own will, God reveals His purpose. The Christian life is filled with paradoxes: we become strong by admitting our weakness, we become rich by giving, and we truly live only after we have died to ourselves.
The cross was never meant to be a symbol we wear around our necks; it was meant to be a life we carry on our backs. Daily sacrifice reminds us that following Jesus is not a one-time decision but a continual commitment. Every morning presents a new opportunity to lay our desires on the altar and trust that God’s plan is greater than our own.
History remembers those who conquered kingdoms, but heaven celebrates those who conquered themselves. The greatest battle a Christian will ever fight is not against the world—it is against the flesh. Victory comes not by preserving self but by surrendering self.
When Abraham placed Isaac on the altar, he discovered Jehovah-Jireh. When Hannah surrendered Samuel, she experienced God’s faithfulness. When Jesus surrendered Himself on Calvary, He secured salvation for the world. Throughout Scripture, sacrifice always precedes God’s greatest blessings.
Perhaps the question we should ask is not, “What am I giving up?” but, “What might God accomplish if I surrender completely?” The sacrifices we make for Christ are never wasted. They become seeds planted in faith, producing a harvest that reaches far beyond what we can see.
Today, ask yourself: What am I still holding onto that Jesus has asked me to lay down? The answer to that question may be the very place where God wants to display His greatest power in your life.
“True power is not found in holding on to your life—it is found in placing it completely in the hands of Christ.”