Walking By Faith

“Swear to me,” he said. Then Joseph swore to him, and Israel worshipped as he leaned on the top of his staff.” – Genesis 47:31

In 2023, the Guinness Book of World Records confirmed that the Reverend D.N. Benford Sr., leader of Texas City’s Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church, was officially recognized as “the longest-serving pastor of a single church.” That is 72 years — and still working every Sunday.

“Benford received his call to preach as a 12-year-old, travelling across Texas in a bus crammed with kids. While his friends hung out the windows of that un-air-conditioned Continental Trailways, he argued with God about his future in the back of the bus. God won.”

Lifelong church member Sharon Williams describes him this way.
“As long as Pastor has breath, he will share God’s word,” she said. “He lives to share the gospel and lead others to Christ. He’s been preaching since the age of 14 and has never looked back. Now, after numerous Sunday services, revivals, vacation Bible schools, etc., why would he stop? He takes ministry very seriously, and he is always trying to help others.”

One of the sweetest things in life is to honour the Lord.

You too, resolve that no matter how long you live; you will honour him all the days of your life.

“We glorify God by living lives that honour Him.” – Billy Graham

“By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of Joseph’s sons, and worshipped as he leaned on the top of his staff.” Hebrews 11:21