Rev. Dr. Anthony R. Hood was born and raised in the city of  Detroit, Michigan.  He is the eldest of two sons born to Ms. Norma Hood and Dr. James Hood.  He attended Bishop Borgess High School in Redford, Michigan and graduated in  June of 1991.  He went on to attend Northwestern University  in Evanston, Illinois, where he received a Bachelor of             Science Degree in Psychological Services.  After completing his undergraduate studies, Rev. Hood enrolled at Garrett- Evangelical Theological Seminary, where he received a  Master of Divinity degree.  Rev. Hood earned his Doctor of Ministry degree from the Ecumenical Theological Seminary in Detroit, Michigan.

 

Rev. Hood was ordained an Elder by the Detroit Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church in May 2004.  He has served as an Associate Pastor over Children’s and Youth Ministries at Hope United Methodist Church in Southfield, Michigan and Senior Pastor of Berea St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Highland Park, Michigan.  On July 1, 2005, Rev. Hood was appointed to serve the “Historic” Scott Memorial United Methodist Church in Detroit, Michigan.

 

Rev. Hood and his beautiful wife, LaKesha, were wed in May of 2000.  They are the proud parents of Ayanna Hope Hood, born January 8, 2009

 

Rev. Hood has a passion for imparting the Word of God simply and clearly, especially for youth.  He challenges those who hear him to wrestle with the truths found in the scriptures, as they strive to become a faithful disciple of Christ.  He patterns his preaching style after his grandfather, the late Rev. Jolly Turner, Sr. of Gadsden, Alabama. 

 

Rev. Hood is a featured speaker for revivals, workshops and conferences.  He has served as Vice Chairman for the Detroit Annual Conference Board of Global Ministries, President of the United Methodist Black Clergy Group of Michigan, Board Member of the Urban Alliance, Board member of the Detroit West District Leadership Team and as a Trustee for The United Methodist Union of Greater Detroit.  He is a proud member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated.

 

Rev. Hood lives by the following words:

“Through the law I died to the law so I might live

to God.  I have been crucified with Christ: and it is

no longer I who live, but it is Christ who lives in me. 

And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in

the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself

for me.”   Galatians 2:19-20 NIV