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
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October 1962 --- Credentials Of Ordination, Minister Of The Gospel, Deliverance Evangelistic Center Inc ​
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February 1974 --- Doctor Of Divinity, Trinity Hall College And Seminary, Springfield, Illinois
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March 1987 --- Certificate Of Ordination, Member Of The Clergy, Ordained As An Apostle
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June 1990 --- Doctor Of Ministry, Logos Bible College
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June 1991 --- Degree Of Doctor Of Divinity, Logos Graduate School, Tampa, FL
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June 1995 --- Doctor Of Missiology, Logos Graduate School
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June 1996 --- Doctor Of Pastoral Ministry, Logos Graduate School, Blytheville, AK
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June 1997 --- Doctor Of Pastoral Studies, Logos Graduate School
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December 1998 --- Certificate Of Consecration To Episcopacy, College Of Apostles
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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
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November 2004 --- Doctor Of Divinity, St. Thomas Christian College
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS / AWARDS / CERTIFICATES
1969 --- The Organizer And Founder Of The Monument Of Faith Deliverance Center, Men Of Monument
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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
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1972 --- Happy Birthday To Our Pastor
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1972 --- For Your Love Labor And Fellowship In The Gospel, Mrs. E. E. Cleveland
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1972 --- ​The Evangelist Award, Evangelist Of The Year, Pastor Roy E. Brown
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February 1972 --- Christian Crusaders Thou God Seeth Me 1970
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February 1977 --- Presented To A Great Man, Monument Of Faith Church #3 Harvey, Illinois Alycia Hunt- Pastor
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​February 1978 --- Preach The Gospel
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1979 --- The Key To The Kingdom From The Prayer Warriors, Sis Dickens
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March 1981 --- Christ Is The Answer Inc Annual Award Presented To Richard D. Henton For Evangelistic Achievements Reverend W. Taylor And Peggy Sledge
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June 1982 --- Effectual Door Bible College For Outstanding Achievement, The Christian Education Award
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August 1985 --- Certificate Of Appreciation, For Outstanding and Dedicated Service, Prophetess Hattie B. Jones
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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
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1987 --- Pastor Richard D. Henton, Live First Class, Alva Lei, Rubi Rene, Kora Kisha on Shepherd’s Day
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August 1987 --- We Appreciate You Faith Hope And Deliverance Pastor LeRoy Brown
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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
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1988 --- Inspiration And Love Award Brother Elgin
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September 1989 --- Thanks For Your Friendship Love And Support To Miracle Revival Center Pentecostal Deliverance Fellowship New Foundation Celebration, Bishop Willie J. Chambliss
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1990 --- Annual Shepherd’s Day David A Pope
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June 1990 --- One Of The Greatest Leaders In The World, We Are Blessed To Have You, We Love And Appreciate You, BSLD Ministries
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August 1991 --- The Good Shepherd Award Evangelist Rodney Lawrence Dukes The Word Is The Truth Ministry Cincinnati, OH
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August 1991 --- A Special Tribute Your Birthday Celebration Evangelist Catherine Walker Foundation For Life Evangelistic Deliverance Ministry
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​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
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December 1991 --- Gods Champion Of The Faith Tabernacle Of Praise Family Pastor Morris And Deborah Scott
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1993 --- Someone Who Cares Award, Recipient Of 1st Annual WWHN Radio
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October 1993 --- E. C Reems Award For 25 yrs Of Continuous Support To The Center Of Hope Ministries Annual Outreach Benefit Dinner
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August 1994 --- Boosters Of Christ Shepherds Silver Salute Pastor Mable S. Barber​
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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
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1995 --- For Your Support And Building The Body Of Christ, New St Mark Church
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February 1995 --- Presented For 31 yrs of Being A Shepherd James Lee And Cecelia Titus And Timothy Lee​
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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
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September 1995 --- President’s Award To Richard D. Henton, William Owens- President
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July 1996 --- New Nations Ministries Acknowledgement Award, The Dedicated Service and Continuous Support​
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August 1996 --- For Your Love, Support, Prayers and Acts Of Kindness Down Through The Years, Love Clara Edwards and Family
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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
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February 1998 --- Inspirational Network Honors Richard D. Henton For 4 yrs Of Partnership With INSP
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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
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November 1998 --- United Faith Evangelistic Ministry, New York, Jamaica Wisconsin
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November 1998 --- In Appreciation To Our Chief Apostle Congratulations On Your 50th Anniversary, Evangelist Vergea Walker, United Faith Family
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1999 --- Founder’s Appreciation Award
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2000 --- Millennium Jerusalem 2000 Council State Of Israel Jerusalem Distinguished Member
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February 2000 --- Reverend Rory R. Marshall Award For Outstanding Leadership Wisdom And Direction, Nehemiah Urban Church Ministries
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April 2000 --- ​JAM 2000 Presents, Father Of The Faith Award
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September 2000 --- Your Life Has Touched So Many For All Eternity Love Pastor Johnnie G. Redmond and The Family Of Emmanuel Temple Evangelistic Church
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November 2000 --- Mighty Man Of Valor Award, You Are A Man Of Incredible Strength Faith and Courage By The IUBA Canada
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September 2001 --- Interdenominational Leadership Award United States Pastors Associations Golden Eagle Awards Banquet Region IV Leadership Dr. Jerry Louder National President
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November 2001 --- A Man Of Standard Award Kevin B. Powe
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November 2001 --- Kevin B. Powe Fair Award
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August 2002 --- International Deliverance Outreach Ministries Pastor Linda Shearrill
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November 2002 --- We Appreciate You, The Vessels Of Honor, Karen Reaves Director, Delores Braham Ceremony Coordinator, Elder A. Owens President
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2005-2006 --- Richard D. Henton Has Been Listed As A Member In The National Register’s Who’s Who In Executives and Professionals
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May 2005 --- Deliverance Temple Of Faith Church International Global Vision Award Pastor Chester And Gloria Martin
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June 2005 --- The United Pentecostal Churches Of Christ Honors, Annual Holy Convocation Bishop Larry D. Trotter
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December 2005 --- The Gage Crusaders God’s Chosen Son Of Destiny
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August 2006 --- The World’s Greatest Apostle, Spiritual Father Of The Year, Happy 73rd Birthday From Taurus Smith
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October 2006 --- City Of Trenton, This Certification Of Recognition And Appreciation Is Presented To Richard D. Henton, For Your Spiritual Guidance The Community
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April 2007 --- Christian Service To God And Humanity Rev Louis Boddie Award, Greater Harvest M. B. Church Elder Eric Thomas
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2007 --- Chicago Senior Citizens Hall Of Fame Luminary Senior Award, Richard M Daley- Mayor Joyce Gallagher-Commissioner Chicago Dept On Aging
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2007 --- N’Digo N’Faith Award
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May 2008 --- Chicago Defender First Annual Pastors Salute, Hyatt Regency
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August 2008 --- Proclamation Presented By State Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins, Presented 16th Legislative District
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2009 --- International Leadership Award, Believers Times Ministries ​
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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
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2012 --- Gatekeepers Garden, In Appreciation Of Your Participation
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June 2013 --- State Of Illinois Secretary Of State Proclamation, Pat Quinn
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July 2013 --- Pilgrim Crystal Eagle Award
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July 2014 --- Henton And Wilcots Auditorium Dedication Award, Exemplary Service And Faith-Filled Commitment To The Kingdom Of God
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