Pastor Keion Henderson Silencing A Church Member Has The Internet Divided [Video]

As if there weren’t enough to debate online, a video of Houston Pastor Keion Henderson has raised the question of whether or not there is a right or wrong way to worship in church. 

In the video of his recent church service, Pastor Henderson can be seen leading a prayer, followed by a song on the stage. As he attempts to sing, a woman in the choir can be heard loudly crying, nearly overpowering his voice.  Henderson, seemingly annoyed by the hollering, briefly stops singing and tells the woman to “shh.” He then walks back and snaps his fingers at her, demanding that she stop the screams. 

“Silence in the name of Jesus,” Henderson demands before continuing his worship song. 

The viral clip has people in an uproar and taking sides. While critics say that what the pastor did was harsh, others back his actions, claiming he did the right thing as she was causing a distraction. The main argument from those slamming the pastor is that it is not God-like to stop a worshipper while they are praising the Lord, even if they are loud. 

Fans of Henderson are singing a different tune, highlighting that the woman may have been causing others to miss the word due to her outburst. In Henderson’s Instagram comments, several parishioners have accused the unidentified church attendee of frequently having these types of moments in church, which points to some possibly growing tired of how she chooses to worship. She has not come forward about the moment, though Henderson does not seem to have any remorse about how things went down in the sanctuary. 

Several social media reactions have shown the varying feelings surrounding Henderson’s actions.

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I knew I left Lighthouse alone at the right time… Pastor Keion oughta be ashamed of how he did that lady.
How you gone shush somebody while they praising God 😒

— robG. (@QueenElise_) May 6, 2024

Pastor keion is not wrong at all

— tori (@victoriahortman) May 5, 2024

I honestly am disgusted with Pastor Keion’s actions towards that lady!
How dare he do her like that.
The church is suppose to comfort not comdemn! You don’t know her story, how dare you tell her how to praise God!

— chocolaTEE🍫 (@TeeThaTeacher) May 5, 2024

I’m not gone lie, greater mt Zion might need pastor keion bc we have one that gets louder and louder every week! I’m like Chick, we doing communion what you hollering and speaking and tongues for ????? I want him to come snap and everything

— Brandy Fleming (@suchapeach) May 6, 2024

I like Pastor Keion and I think he came off kind of aggressive, the way he told her hush was embarrassing HOWEVER ..that lady was yelling louder than him and she may have distracted him from praying. When he said hush and she hushed I wondered …was her praising authentic 🤔

— Big 4 (@theegoldenblaze) May 5, 2024

Saw the video of Pastor Keion Henderson silencing that lady and it made me think about how black women use the church to trauma dump instead of seeking therapy.

It’s so many of them I’ve encountered causing a scene in the name of the Holy Spirit.

— Girl (@boyzie95) May 5, 2024

Pastor keion come on man don’t make me look at u different for this 😭🤦🏾‍♀️ and I liked him ugh

— K&K🤍 (@AmerikanBeauty_) May 5, 2024

I like Pastor Keion .. he didn’t have to snap at her per say but I understand lol https://t.co/dZFOrMzREA

— Q.R.i.T. (@WiTNEE_) May 6, 2024

Yall better leave pastor keion alone. That lady do that every Sunday 😭😭

— Mona..♒️🧜🏾‍♀️ (@Obeynene_x) May 5, 2024

Ooo Pastor Keion is WRONG‼️

— Ju. (@cjuneaa) May 5, 2024

Was Pastor Keion Henderson being rude or trying to regain order in the church?