
BISHOP BENTON
Bishop Antonnio Benton, a prolific and dunamis servant to the Kingdom of God, is the founder and Senior Pastor of the International City of Light Ministries and Calvary Fellowship Incorporated. A man of many gifts and talents, Bishop Benton utilizes his 20-year background in teaching, administration, and coaching to mentor and to minister to those seeking to know Jesus Christ and those desiring a deeper relationship with Him. Since 2003, Bishop Benton has devoted himself to the call of ministry. After serving at Mount Carmel Ministries in Hattiesburg, MS, he began pastoring at Salem Baptist Church in Paulding, MS in 2009. He expanded his ministry as overseer and spiritual father to several other ministries throughout Mississippi until the Holy Spirit directed him to Texas with a new assignment. In July 2014, the International City of Light Ministries was birthed. The heartbeat of International City of Light Ministries is simple. It is the place where we are called to be "night lights" to shine into the lives of others for the glory of God through Jesus Christ. The City of Light is called to be the "repairer of the breach and restorer of paths" in this world for those from various walks of life, ethnicity, race, and beliefs so that they can discover their God-given purpose and fulfill it. From inception, numerous souls have been saved and countless lives have been changed under his direction for the glory of God. Most recently, in 2022 Bishop Benton established the Calvary Fellowship to provide levels of oversight and foundational support and structural development to assist pastors and churches achieve ministry goals. Bishop Benton's ministry continues to enlighten and uplift thousands. As an accomplished author, he has written several books to pour into the lives of the hurting, teaching and preaching hope and salvation. He is loving father of four, a charismatic leader and influencer. He faithfully serves to inspire, empower, and instruct God’s people. He is God's chosen, consecrated vessel.
Isaiah 11 :2 The Spirit of the Lord rests upon him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord.