Denise Grant Commissioned as a Credentialed Minister

KILLEEN, TEX. – June 29, 2024, will long be remembered in the life of Denise Grant, a healthcare and hospice chaplain. On this date, she was commissioned as a credentialed minister in the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

In the presence of church leaders, family, friends, church members and well-wishers, Grant received this designation at the Killeen New Hope Seventh-day Adventist Church. Presiding over the commissioning service was Carlton P. Byrd, D.Min., Southwest Region Conference president, and participating in the service were Philip Palmer, treasurer; Vanston Archbold, vice president for multicultural ministries; Leslie Soupet, communications director; and Billy Wright, former president of Southwest Region Conference, who gave the commissioning message.

Having recognized God’s calling on her life at an early age, Grant accepted this call when she began studying theology at Oakwood University in Huntsville, Ala., graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree that focused on chaplaincy and counseling. She furthered her education and earned her Master of Divinity degree from Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Mich. Presently, in addition to being a health care and hospice chaplain, Grant is an elder at the Killeen New Hope church.

At her commissioning service, Grant expressed her gratitude to the Southwest Region Conference leadership, her family and friends and the Killeen New Hope Church for their support and trust. She gave ultimate thanks to God for the privilege to serve in ministry, and encouraged congregants to pursue their God-given callings, highlighting the diverse ways God calls individuals to serve.

Following the service, a congratulatory reception was held for Grant. The day was not only a celebration of her achievements, but also a testament to the power of God in her life. As Grant fulfills her responsibilities as a credentialed minister, she carries with her the hopes and prayers of her church and community, eager to see the impact of her ministry in the years to come.

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