Pastor Michael E. Benton was born November 13, 1957; he is a native of Millington , TN. He is a graduate of Millington Central High School class of 1977. After high school Pastor Benton served in the Marine Corp. for 8 years, he later became an entrepreneur with his own Painting Company called “Benton Painting”. He has a gift to reach and inspire the youth and young adults regardless of their backgrounds.

Pastor Benton pastors Zion Hill M.B. Church in Millington, TN. He came to Zion Hill with his lovely wife Debbie Benton, his three children Jamard, Santrice and Janel. His pastoral ministry did not begin until February 2005 at Zion Hill with 17 members. Today the memberships exceed 600 members.

Pastor Benton answered his call to ministry December 1994 under the leadership of Pastor Q.R.Smith of First Baptist in Millington, TN. Later Pastor Benton united with Oak Springs Baptist Church in Arlington, TN. under the leadership of Pastor W.M.Martin. He attended Tennessee School of Religion; also he was in Prison Ministry for 6 years at CCA (Correction Corporation Agency) in Mason , TN.


Under Pastor Benton's leadership   Zion Hill Church membership has continued to grow and be blessed. The building also has under went severe re-constructing. Under Pastor Benton’s Leadership the building was refurbished, remodeled and added on to and changed the entire appearance of the building and now the building is a 21st century state of the art facility. With Passion for ministry he expects to continue pouring into the many lives of individuals who have a strong desire to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, also to seek to save lost souls no matter where they maybe found.

 Zion Hill presently has 10 ministries, Bibe Study on Tuesday, Sunday School and  Morning Worship service  He continues to challenge the growing membership at Zion Hill M.B. Church through the teaching and preaching of the word of God.