1922
Church founded by Rev. Jake Howard, Rev. R. Thomas, and Rev. M. Boyd in Somerton, AZ “No Man’s Land"
1930
Church relocated to 1417 E. Madison; Phoenix, AZ under Pastor Boyd
1936
Church under Rev. J. W. Williams
1937-1950
Transitional time: Church under Rev. Moses Howard, Rev. Whatley, and Rev. Carr
1950
Rev. H. Y. Stevenson appointed Pastor
1968
Under Pastor Stevenson, new Sanctuary erected at 1401 E. Madison Street
1973
Pastor Stevenson passed
Rev. Wesley Jones appointed Pastor
1979
Old Fashion Gospel Hour started
1981
Church served as headquarters for 101st National Baptist Convention of America for the first time in AZ
1984
Pastor Wesley Jones resigned
Rev. Alexis Thomas appointed as youngest Pastor in AZ history
1997
Bishop Thomas unveiled his “Vision 2000” for a new Sanctuary, Word Center, and Wellness Center
2000
Under Bishop Thomas, new 2,500-seat Sanctuary erected at 1401 E. Jefferson Street
2003
PRBC Wellness Center construction completed - 31,000 square feet with executive offices and classrooms
2007
PRBC Wellness Center dedicated with Cafe Eden and the Spa at Pilgrim, as well as a Family Services resource center and computer lab
2008
Teleos Preparatory Academy established on PRBC Campus
2010
East Valley Campus established at Quartz Elementary, then expanded to Campo Verde High School in Gilbert, AZ
2011
Internet Live Stream reached thousands of international, national, and local worshipers
2013
PRBC first television broadcast debut reached over 20,000 worshipers on AZTV
2015
PRBC Prayer Garden dedicated between the Word Center and Sanctuary buildings
2017
Through a partnership with Scout Energy Advisors, Pilgrim Rest transitioned to solar energy to power at least 75% of the campus from a renewable energy source - the sun.
January 18, 2018
b. November 9, 1967 - d. January 18, 2018
Homegoing Service at Phoenix Convention Center
on January 29, 2018; thousands in attendance.
2019
On March 31, 2019, Pastor Terry E. Mackey was installed as Senior Pastor.