On January 1, 1926, the first Church of God of Prophecy in Hollywood, Florida, was established. The church was a wooden frame building located at 23rd Avenue and Cody Street. According to records, Bishop Fred Beneby was the first pastor of the church. The membership later purchased property on 22nd Avene, and eventually, the frame building was moved to that location. This is where the current parking lot and fellowship hall are now located.
The following bishops served at the local church during its early years: Bishop Theophilus Hunter, Bishop J. D. Williams, Bishop Daniel Nain, and Bishop Mitchell Cooper, who was appointed pastor in 1953. Along with the membership, Bishop Cooper constructed the largest church in the Black community, which is the building the church worships in today. The church building was dedicated in 1960. The 15-year mortgage was paid off in five years under the leadership of Bishop Cooper and his wife, Letisha. They served until 1963. Bishop Charles I. Mackey and his wife served from 1963–1969; Bishop Lloyd G. Pratt and wife, Pauline, served from 1973–2000; Bishop Franklyn Capron and his wife, Lorna, served from 2000–2009; and Pastor Lamont David Roberts and his wife, Gia, served from 2009–2019. Our present pastors are Thomas Keith and Ingrid White. They have served since 2019.
In more recent years, some renovations have taken place: the wooden floors were replaced with new flooring, the bathrooms were remodeled and upgraded to meet ADA requirements, and the kitchen and offices were upgraded. Through the years, the leaders of this church have been spiritual giants who not only excelled in the beautifying of the physical building, but they also focused on the spiritual beauty of the body of Christ. The Hollywood congregation experienced many spiritual blessings under the ministry of each of these great heroes of faith. Because of their leadership, we continue to serve God, each other, and the Hollywood community. To God be the Glory for blessing us these 100 years.