HONORS & AWARDS
"Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour."
Romans 13:7 KJV
Apostle Henton has been honored with numerous awards throughout his ministry. These accolades recognize his continued steadfastness in the work of the Lord. Browse a list below of the many trophies, plaques and acknowledgements given to him by ministers, churches, mayors, aldermen and statesmen. Also explore the degrees he acquired from various colleges and churches.
LICENSES & DEGREES
October 1962 --- Certificate of License, Richard D. Henton Having Completed The Required Courses Of Study And Having Met The Requirements Of The Deliverance Evangelistic Center Inc. Newark, NJ Arturo Skinner
October 1962 --- Credentials Of Ordination, Minister Of The Gospel, Deliverance Evangelistic Center Inc
February 1974 --- Doctor Of Divinity, Trinity Hall College And Seminary, Springfield, Illinois
March 1987 --- Certificate Of Ordination, Member Of The Clergy, Ordained As An Apostle
June 1990 --- Doctor Of Ministry, Logos Bible College
June 1991 --- Degree Of Doctor Of Divinity, Logos Graduate School, Tampa, FL
June 1995 --- Doctor Of Missiology, Logos Graduate School
June 1996 --- Doctor Of Pastoral Ministry, Logos Graduate School, Blytheville, AK
June 1997 --- Doctor Of Pastoral Studies, Logos Graduate School
December 1998 --- Certificate Of Consecration To Episcopacy, College Of Apostles
Morehouse College, Be It Known To All Who Look Upon This Certificate That Richard D. Henton, Has Given Time, Talent and Tender To Help Sustain The Mission And Ministry Of The Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel In Token Of Which This Encasement Is Given In Profound Gratitude, LeRoy Keith Jr. Ed.D President Of College, Lawrence Edward Carter Sr. PhD Dean Of Chapel
November 2004 --- Doctor Of Divinity, St. Thomas Christian College
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS / AWARDS / CERTIFICATES
1969 --- The Organizer And Founder Of The Monument Of Faith Deliverance Center, Men Of Monument
1971 --- The Rung of A Ladder Was Never Meant To Rest Upon, But Only To Hold A Man’s Foot Long Enough To Enable Him To Put The Other Somewhat Higher Continue The Success
1972 --- Happy Birthday To Our Pastor
1972 --- For Your Love Labor And Fellowship In The Gospel, Mrs. E. E. Cleveland
1972 --- The Evangelist Award, Evangelist Of The Year, Pastor Roy E. Brown
February 1972 --- Christian Crusaders Thou God Seeth Me 1970
February 1977 --- Presented To A Great Man, Monument Of Faith Church #3 Harvey, Illinois Alycia Hunt- Pastor
February 1978 --- Preach The Gospel
1979 --- The Key To The Kingdom From The Prayer Warriors, Sis Dickens
March 1981 --- Christ Is The Answer Inc Annual Award Presented To Richard D. Henton For Evangelistic Achievements Reverend W. Taylor And Peggy Sledge
June 1982 --- Effectual Door Bible College For Outstanding Achievement, The Christian Education Award
August 1985 --- Certificate Of Appreciation, For Outstanding and Dedicated Service, Prophetess Hattie B. Jones
February 1986 --- Outstanding Work You Have Done Throughout Your Ministry Dr. Lockhart And The New Healing Temple C.O.G.I.C Family Mother Nancy Lewis State Supervisor 6th Jurisdiction
1987 --- Pastor Richard D. Henton, Live First Class, Alva Lei, Rubi Rene, Kora Kisha on Shepherd’s Day
August 1987 --- We Appreciate You Faith Hope And Deliverance Pastor LeRoy Brown
November 1987 --- Presented To Richard D. Henton 40 yrs of Ministry And 25 yrs As A Pastor Countless Lives Have Been Touched Through You Evangelist J. R. Winston
1988 --- Inspiration And Love Award Brother Elgin
September 1989 --- Thanks For Your Friendship Love And Support To Miracle Revival Center Pentecostal Deliverance Fellowship New Foundation Celebration, Bishop Willie J. Chambliss
1990 --- Annual Shepherd’s Day David A Pope
June 1990 --- One Of The Greatest Leaders In The World, We Are Blessed To Have You, We Love And Appreciate You, BSLD Ministries
August 1991 --- The Good Shepherd Award Evangelist Rodney Lawrence Dukes The Word Is The Truth Ministry Cincinnati, OH
August 1991 --- A Special Tribute Your Birthday Celebration Evangelist Catherine Walker Foundation For Life Evangelistic Deliverance Ministry
August 1991 --- A Commendable Clergyman Who Has Been A Five Star Blessing To Me Pastor, Educator, Evangelist, Employer and Father Your Spiritual Son, Randy Glass
December 1991 --- Gods Champion Of The Faith Tabernacle Of Praise Family Pastor Morris And Deborah Scott
1993 --- Someone Who Cares Award, Recipient Of 1st Annual WWHN Radio
October 1993 --- E. C Reems Award For 25 yrs Of Continuous Support To The Center Of Hope Ministries Annual Outreach Benefit Dinner
August 1994 --- Boosters Of Christ Shepherds Silver Salute Pastor Mable S. Barber
November 1994 --- In Appreciation Of Henton And The 24 Churches Of The United Faith Ministry United States, Canada, Ghana, Jamaica and South Africa 1st Missions Conference
1995 --- For Your Support And Building The Body Of Christ, New St Mark Church
February 1995 --- Presented For 31 yrs of Being A Shepherd James Lee And Cecelia Titus And Timothy Lee
June 1995 --- For Your Faithful Dedicated Service That You Have Shown To Us Beth-el House Of Prayer For All Nations Pastor Charles And Gloria Cunningham
September 1995 --- President’s Award To Richard D. Henton, William Owens- President
July 1996 --- New Nations Ministries Acknowledgement Award, The Dedicated Service and Continuous Support
August 1996 --- For Your Love, Support, Prayers and Acts Of Kindness Down Through The Years, Love Clara Edwards and Family
1997 --- To God’s Master Ministry Builder, Stay On The Wall And Don’t Come Down For God Has Strengthened Your Hands For This Great Work, Reverend Willie H. Lloyd Monument Of Faith Joliet Outreach Fellowship Conference
February 1998 --- Inspirational Network Honors Richard D. Henton For 4 yrs Of Partnership With INSP
February 1998 --- Presented To Our Spiritual Father In Whom We Honor And Esteem God’s Western Union Man- The Preaching Machine The Maranatha Christian School And Center Atlanta, GA Leonard and Mary Louise Wolfe
November 1998 --- United Faith Evangelistic Ministry, New York, Jamaica Wisconsin
November 1998 --- In Appreciation To Our Chief Apostle Congratulations On Your 50th Anniversary, Evangelist Vergea Walker, United Faith Family
1999 --- Founder’s Appreciation Award
2000 --- Millennium Jerusalem 2000 Council State Of Israel Jerusalem Distinguished Member
February 2000 --- Reverend Rory R. Marshall Award For Outstanding Leadership Wisdom And Direction, Nehemiah Urban Church Ministries
April 2000 --- JAM 2000 Presents, Father Of The Faith Award
September 2000 --- Your Life Has Touched So Many For All Eternity Love Pastor Johnnie G. Redmond and The Family Of Emmanuel Temple Evangelistic Church
November 2000 --- Mighty Man Of Valor Award, You Are A Man Of Incredible Strength Faith and Courage By The IUBA Canada
September 2001 --- Interdenominational Leadership Award United States Pastors Associations Golden Eagle Awards Banquet Region IV Leadership Dr. Jerry Louder National President
November 2001 --- A Man Of Standard Award Kevin B. Powe
November 2001 --- Kevin B. Powe Fair Award
August 2002 --- International Deliverance Outreach Ministries Pastor Linda Shearrill
November 2002 --- We Appreciate You, The Vessels Of Honor, Karen Reaves Director, Delores Braham Ceremony Coordinator, Elder A. Owens President
2005-2006 --- Richard D. Henton Has Been Listed As A Member In The National Register’s Who’s Who In Executives and Professionals
May 2005 --- Deliverance Temple Of Faith Church International Global Vision Award Pastor Chester And Gloria Martin
June 2005 --- The United Pentecostal Churches Of Christ Honors, Annual Holy Convocation Bishop Larry D. Trotter
December 2005 --- The Gage Crusaders God’s Chosen Son Of Destiny
August 2006 --- The World’s Greatest Apostle, Spiritual Father Of The Year, Happy 73rd Birthday From Taurus Smith
October 2006 --- City Of Trenton, This Certification Of Recognition And Appreciation Is Presented To Richard D. Henton, For Your Spiritual Guidance The Community
April 2007 --- Christian Service To God And Humanity Rev Louis Boddie Award, Greater Harvest M. B. Church Elder Eric Thomas
2007 --- Chicago Senior Citizens Hall Of Fame Luminary Senior Award, Richard M Daley- Mayor Joyce Gallagher-Commissioner Chicago Dept On Aging
2007 --- N’Digo N’Faith Award
May 2008 --- Chicago Defender First Annual Pastors Salute, Hyatt Regency
August 2008 --- Proclamation Presented By State Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins, Presented 16th Legislative District
2009 --- International Leadership Award, Believers Times Ministries
August 2010 --- Thanks For Making It Possible For The Mentors To Enjoy A Trip To Disney World, Monument Of Faith Big Brother Program, Darryl Crater
2012 --- Gatekeepers Garden, In Appreciation Of Your Participation
June 2013 --- State Of Illinois Secretary Of State Proclamation, Pat Quinn
July 2013 --- Pilgrim Crystal Eagle Award
July 2014 --- Henton And Wilcots Auditorium Dedication Award, Exemplary Service And Faith-Filled Commitment To The Kingdom Of God