Highlights
- Shaunie Henderson and her husband, Pastor Keion Henderson’s marriage thrives on communication, space, and faith.
- They define their relationship on their terms, not external expectations.
- Keion leads a growing church while Shaunie maintains positive co-parenting with ex-husband Shaq.
Shaquille O’Neal’s ex-wife, Shaunie Henderson, has embraced a beautiful new chapter in life with her husband, Pastor Keion Henderson.
The couple, who wed in 2022, has become an inspirational duo.
They lead The Lighthouse Church and Ministries in Houston while prioritizing faith, communication, and intentional love in their marriage.
Together, they’ve cultivated a relationship that endures and thrives despite the demands of ministry, business, and public life.
Shaunie and Pastor Keion have always been open about their relationship, offering a refreshing look at building a strong and lasting union.
The Secret Of Their Marriage Is “Two-Fold Approach”
Pastor Keion emphasized the importance of managing one’s priorities by saying,
“You must manage yourself; if you have a significant other, you must manage that. Everyone has to be multi-faceted.”
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For the Hendersons, that balance includes acknowledging the pressures around them but not letting those pressures define them.
He added,
“The internet is not our relationship. The church is not our relationship. People’s opinions are not our relationship. We met each other. We chose this journey together. We don’t let water in the ship.”
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Their formula for success includes what Pastor Keion calls a “twofold approach”: clear communication and space to process.
Shaunie Henderson also drew wisdom from a trusted mentor early in her marriage.
She recalled,
“She told me not to meet anyone’s expectations. Because once you meet one, there’s always another. You’ll end up disappointing yourself and performing.”
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This mindset helped Shaunie and Keion define their marriage on their terms, apart from outside pressures, religious expectations, or social media narratives.
Likewise, Keion said,
“Even as a pastor and a First Lady, your faith is tested. Marriage is the collision of two histories. Compatibility isn’t always the outcome, but commitment is.”
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Faith is the centerpiece of their home.
Shaunie explained,
“Having a spiritual component is another layer of safety. As women, we need to feel safe, and faith provides that.”
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Shaunie Henderson Was Formerly Married To NBA Superstar Shaq
Before marrying Pastor Keion, Shaunie Hernderson was famously married to NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal.
The former couple has four children, Shareef, Shaqir, Amirah, and Me’arah, and they continue to co-parent peacefully.
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Despite the media spotlight, Shaunie and Shaq have kept things friendly.
She’s even shared publicly that they are “on great terms,” and her social media regularly features joyful glimpses into her new life with Keion.
Pastor Keion Henderson Is Also A Leader And Philanthropist
Outside of his role as a husband and pastor, Keion Henderson is an influential thought leader and humanitarian.
Born in Gary, Indiana, Pastor Keion has been delivering sermons since age five and now leads one of America’s fastest-growing churches.
The Lighthouse Church boasts five campuses and over 15,000 members, with over 900,000 weekly viewers worldwide through its online ministry.
Moreover, through his L3 initiative, focused on Leadership, Learning, and Lifestyle, Pastor Keion equips aspiring entrepreneurs and leaders with spiritual and professional growth tools.
He is also the author of Lazy Love, a guide to identifying and reversing harmful relationship patterns.
Pastor Keion’s service to the community includes disaster relief initiatives, food drives, educational outreach, and the soon-to-open Dream Center Houston, a 40,000-square-foot hub for arts, education, and culture.
