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
Minister’s Desk: Overcoming Challenges in Your Life Min. Harrell L. Henton
Isaiah 41:10 – “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Life has a way of placing mountains in our path—some we see coming; others appear without warning. Challenges can leave us feeling weary, uncertain, or even defeated. But as followers of Christ, we are reminded that trials are not the end of our story; they are often the very ground where God grows our faith.Think of the storms the disciples faced on the Sea of Galilee. The winds were fierce, the waves relentless, yet in the midst of the chaos, Jesus was present. He didn’t just calm the storm—He calmed their hearts. In the same way, our challenges are not signs of God’s absence, but opportunities to experience His presence more deeply.When we face hardship, we have a choice: to see it as an obstacle or as an opportunity. Scripture tells us that “we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us” (Romans 8:37). That means our identity is not defined by what we go through, but by the One who goes through it with us.When we encounter challenges, our natural instinct may be to ask, “Why me?” But perhaps a better question is, “Lord, what are You teaching me through this?” Every trial carry within it the seed of transformation. Just as gold is refined by fire, our faith is refined through adversity. The Apostle Paul understood this when he wrote in Romans 5:3-4 that “we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope.”
Here are three truths to hold onto when challenges arise:
- God is with you – You are never alone, even when you feel isolated.
- Your trial has a purpose – God can use even the hardest seasons to shape your character and strengthen your faith.
- Victory is promised – The same power that raised Jesus from the dead is at work in you.
This week, I encourage you to take your burdens to the Lord in prayer. Share them with a trusted brother or sister in Christ. And remember—your challenge may be the very testimony that inspires someone else to keep going.