spreading light and
love worldwide
Bishop Antonnio and the Late Lady Tonyia Benton welcome you to the International City of Light Ministries, where you will experience dynamic worship, bible-based teaching, and a loving, friendly atmosphere. One experience will cause you to come back again.
We believe the Lord has given us an opportunity to show forth the mark of the church – LOVE.
It is our prayer that you experience the love of Jesus Christ in multiple ways during your visit. Our aim is to provide people with a life-changing experience through the sharing of kind words, songs, and most of all, the life-changing Word of God. Our church family consists of ordinary people who are excited about being chosen by God to carryout an extraordinary assignment. Our belief is that we are called to be “night lights” in world darkened by despair and overwhelming needs.
Our Pastor
Bishop Antonnio Benton
Pastor Benton was born on October 14, 1969 in Meridian, MS. His father, a military veteran, brick mason, Azzell Benton and his mother, retired teacher and elementary principal, Maudie Benton, set an example of servitude to whom Pastor Benton credits for his own spirit of service, ministry, and love for God and His people.
Late Lady Tonyia Benton
Ministry
At 18 years old, Lady Benton accepted her call into ministry, received the license to preach at age 27, and was ordained several years later. She served as an assistant Pastor at Mt. Carmel Ministries for several years. She was in charge of the music ministry for nearly two decades, served as the Young Adult Ministry (YAM) pastor, and facilitated Bible studies on the University of Southern Mississippi campus. Due to her efforts, many young college students were saved, delivered, and received their callings during this era.
City Connections
International City of Light Ministries
International City of Light Ministries is about cultivating people's relationship with Christ through worship and service. We are ambassadors who emanate light into the hearts of people through ministering, modeling, and magnifying Jesus Christ.
