Bishop Myles was born on April 15, 1934 in Washington, D.C.  He is the third child of eight children to the late Mr. John and Helen Myles.  Raised in Maryland, under the guidance of saved parents, he received his primary and secondary schooling at Ridgley Elementary and Bates High School, respectively.   He would later return for post-secondary education and receive a master's equivalency in Horticulture.  He has also completed several courses at the Washington Bible College.

Following the death of his father in 1949, Bishop Myles, at the age of fifteen, assumed the responsibility of head of the household, providing for his mother and five younger siblings.  The family was poor, and making a living on a farm was hard work, but the Lord provided.  When the United States Army called for services, Bishop Myles was exempted because of the great responsibility he had at home.  This too, was in the plan of God, for even then, he was being prepared for a greater work:  to feed the flock of God's sheep!

After completing his secondary education, Bishop Myles met the acquaintance of (the Late) Laura E. Harper, whom he married in August of 1955.  She too, was brought up in the way of Holiness, under parents of strong faith, who walked uprightly before God.  Unto this union were born four children, Francis Jr., Anthony, Ivin and Lolita.

 Missionary Laura E. Myles

Bishop and Sister (Laura) Myles both accepted the Lord early in their marriage and became diligent workers in the church.  In 1965, Bishop Myles was ordained Deacon.  Sister Myles, although not a Missionary at the time, became involved with the Missionary Circle, assisting her mother-in-law, (the late) Missionary Helen Myles (then President of the Circle), by providing her transportation to various meetings.  Bishop and Sister Myles also served on other auxiliaries: Bishop Myles - President of the Jubilee Chorus, Vice President of the Young People's Conference; Sister Myles - member of the Usher Board, Jubilee Chorus, United Choir, Youth Conference Choir and President of the Missionary Circle.

In 1970, Bishop Myles was ordained an Elder of the House of Prayer Church of God, Inc.  Shortly after, the late Bishop James P. Simms asked Elder Myles to pastor the church in Cedar Heights, Maryland.  He obeyed the request of his Bishop, and along with his family, and less than a hand-full of faithful members, began to journey, each Wednesday night, to the "little house the hill" to render services.

In 1974, Bishop James P. Simms, a "Great Man of God, with a vision", was called home to glory!  Elder Myles was then elected Pastor of the House of Prayer Church of God, No. 1.

On July 27, 1985, "Our Pastor" was ordain Vice Bishop of the House of Prayer Church of God, Inc.  Under the leadership of this man of "faith and power", the work of the Lord continues to flourish in the courts of our God.  The unadulterated Word of God has not ceased to go fourth, but is preached with great power, wisdom, and understanding by "Our Pastor"!  As a result, souls are continually being saved, bodies healed, miracles wrought, and manifestations of God's power revealed.

"And they shall be mine, faith the Lord of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels..." On February 23, 1993, God saw fit to take to Himself yet another one of His precious jewels, in the person of Our First Lady (the late) Missionary Laura E. Myles.

 Sister Laura Myles epitomized the life of a true Christian Woman.  She was meek and humble in spirit, yet fearless in her fight against the enemy.  She was a true help-meet to her husband, as God intended, for we are witnesses of how she stood, always by our Pastor's side.  She taught the women to love and respect their husbands as the head of the household, to love their children and to train them up in the way they should go, to honor the leadership and willingly submit to those in authority.  She taught us by showing us.  She fought a good fight, she finished her course and is now gone on to receive her righteous reward.

Notwithstanding, our Bishop continued on, knowing that the work of the Lord must not diminish.  God, seeing the faithfulness of His manservant, was also faithful to His own Work and promise that "...no good thing would he withhold from them who walk(ed) upright".  On April 8, 1995, God blessed our Pastor with yet another precious jewel - our Sister Janice Myles, "First Lady" of the House of Prayer Church of God, No. 1  A woman of many Godly qualities, one quality shines brightest in the character of Sister Janice Myles - that of a meek, quiet and humble spirit.  As a result, God has highly exalted her among women and has given her favor in the eyes of all the people. 

Elect Lady Janice Myles

Sister Myles is also a diligent worker in the house of the Lord.  She's a member of the Jubilee Chorus, Assistant Superintendent of the Sunday School and a Sunday School Teacher.

On January 9, 1999, in favor with God and the Church, Bishop Myles was consecrated as Presiding Prelate and General Overseer of the House of Prayer Church of God, Inc.

The work of the Lord has continued to flourish under the leadership of our Pastor, Bishop Myles.  The Lord continues to bless our new radio ministry, "God's Word of Power for the Hour".  This broadcast can be heard on station WJRO, A.M. 1590, from 7:30 am to 7:45 am, Monday through Friday in the Baltimore and Howard County areas, as well as parts of Annapolis, Maryland.  These power-packed, anointed 15 minute messages from our Pastor, speak deliverance to the souls of men and women, boys and girls throughout these regions.