Kelly Benton

Kapa'a Missionary Church
Kapa’a, Hawaii 96746
808-822-5594

• Education: Kelly’s credentials include: An Honorary Doctorate Degree of Divinity from Concordia Thelogica Institute and Biblical studies, A Bachelors Degree of Practical Ministry from the Evangelical Protestant Church Seminary, and various courses throughout the Military.
• Experience: Pastor Kelly honorably served in the United States Army for over twelve years. He began his military career as an Infantry Soldier with the 25th Infantry Division, 1-27 Wolfhounds, where he completed an initial three-year tour. During his service, Pastor Kelly sensed a clear calling to serve a higher authority—Jesus Christ—and transitioned into the role of Chaplain Assistant, continuing to serve both God and Country. As a Chaplain Assistant, Pastor Kelly served with the 25th Infantry Division in Hawaii and later with the 4th Infantry Division at Fort Hood, Texas. His military service took him to numerous locations, including Hawaii, Haiti, Guam, Thailand, Japan, Georgia, South Carolina, Texas, and Iraq, giving him a broad perspective on leadership, service, and ministry in diverse environments. Following his military service, Pastor Kelly answered God’s call to pastoral ministry, serving as Senior Pastor at Glen Elder Christian Church in Glen Elder, Kansas; Fertile Church of Christ in Fertile, Iowa; and Leon Christian Church in Leon, Kansas, before accepting the call to serve at Kapa‘a Missionary Church. Pastor Kelly holds an Honorary Doctorate of Divinity from Concordia Theologica Institute and Biblical Studies, a Bachelor’s Degree in Practical Ministry from the Evangelical Protestant Church Seminary, and has completed extensive leadership and ministry training through the United States Military. Pastor Kelly and his wife, Stacy, are the proud parents of eight children, four sons-in-law, one daughter-in-law, and nine grandchildren.
• Comment to those looking at my sermons: Feel Free to use my sermons, just let me know how they went for you and also how could I make them better.
• Family: Kelly is married to Stacy and they have a grand total of 8 adult children: Jade, Brittany, Shelby, Shayla, Logan, Kagen, Hazen and Austin. Kelly and Stacy are also proud Grandparents to 9 grandchildren.
• Best advice given to me about preaching: As pastors we should preach with power and zeal. We need to sell Jesus to others and we need to be excited about Him. We should never present the gospel as lazy servants. After all, would you buy a car from someone that doesn’t excite you?
• Hobbies: Kayaking, Hiking and anything that keeps me outside exploring.

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