Mt. Calvary National Church of God, Inc. located
at 17500 SW 103 Avenue, Perrine, Florida, cel-
ebrated its 39th church anniversary during the
month of September. The theme for this year’s
celebration was “Holding to the Hope We Pro-
fess” (Hebrews 10:23).
We thank the following pastors and
churches for celebrating with us during six
anointed services
Dr. James Brown, Bishop & Overseer, New Beginning Worship
Center, Pompano Beach, FL
Dr. Ruby Franklin, Nationwide Holiness Church
of Brotherly Love, Hollywood, FL
Pastor Runnell Martin, God’s Holy
Temple of True Believers
Dr. Tina Dupree, Bishop & Overseer, United Christian Church
of Christ, Inc.
Apostle Sheila Ingraham, Community Church of Praise & De-
liverance, Perrine, FL
Rev. Dr. Bettie Ferguson, Faith in Action Ministries
General Elder Tommy Phillips, House of God, Perrine, FL
Pastor Carl Stringer,
New Beginning Christian Fellowship Center
Pastor Joel Joseph, Now Faith Last Day Ministries
Rev. Dr. Kenneth Day, Sr., New Jerusalem Christ of God in
Christ, Homestead, FL
Pastor William Bradshaw,
New Anointing Prayer Ministries
Overseer Roy Peterson, Word of Life,
Life Changing Ministry
Pastor Jacob Gardener,
City Mission Worship Center, Miami, FL
Bishop Lawrence Smith, National Church of God, Perrine
Elder Dr. Michael Gould, National Church of God, Miami
Pastor Rummell Turner, Bible Miracle Deliverance Church
The church was founded by the late Elder Craven
Ferguson, Sr. and his wife, Betty Victoria Fergu-
son on September 4, 1980. Initial services were
held at the South Miami Junior High School on
Ludlam Road. On June 14, 1983, the property lo-
cated at 17500 SW 103rd Avenue was purchased
and became the official location for the church.
Elder Craven Ferguson became ill and shortly
before the Lord called him home on March 21,
1989, he called Bishop Livingston Rolle to lead
the church.
Bishop Rolle assumed responsibility of the min-
istry shortly after Elder Ferguson’s departing and
served as Pastor until the Lord called for him on
June 15, 2006. Under his leadership, the Mid-
day and Intercessory Prayer services, and a sum-
mer camp were established. He also established
the Mt. Calvary CDC, a faith based Community
Development Corporation dedicated to assist-
ing in the economic development and empow-
erment of area residents. The Mt. Calvary CDC,
Inc. continues and is still committed to improving
the quality of life in the South Miami-Dade areas
by providing programs to educate, enrich and
empower local residents.
Rev. Melissa Rolle-Scott was installed as Pastor in
March, 2008. Under Pastor Scott’s leadership, the
Outreach and Missions functions of the church
were revived and Youth programs increased. El-
der Prince Ferguson continues to serve as the
Assistant Pastor and Elder James Rollison cur-
rently serves as Associate Pastor.
The church continues to invest in the youth
through its programs with weekly services, spe-
cial events, and an annual Vacation Bible School,
Youth Revival and Youth Explosion & Bible Chal-
lenge which provides youth from area churches
to compete through games, recitations and es-
says. Book bags, school supplies and cash prizes
are given to participants. Each year the church
provides a Thanksgiving meal to area families
with young children and seniors.
The church has evolved to be an inspiration in
the heart of the Perrine community and is af-
fectionately known as “The Church of Genuine
Hugs”.