Ronnie W. Rogers

Confusing Verses?

By Ronnie W. Rogers / September 10, 2007 / Comments Off on Confusing Verses?

Here is a question that I answered recently, which I thought might be helpful to some who have had the same question or one of a similar nature. The first paragraph is the question that I received and the last two are my answer.

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Healing: A Biblical Perspective

By Ronnie W. Rogers / September 2, 2007 / Comments Off on Healing: A Biblical Perspective

The following is intended to summarize our seven week study of the biblical teaching on healing and examination of the claims of modern day faith healers in light of Scripture. I encourage you to listen to the entire series on healing if you were not present when we studied this together. The series on healing…

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Velvet Elvis: Not Worth Having!

By Ronnie W. Rogers / August 27, 2007 / Comments Off on Velvet Elvis: Not Worth Having!

Years ago when Gina and I were first married, I passed by an art display–I use that term loosely–on the side of the road. All of the renderings were pictures on an imitation or cheap velvet. One of them that I was particularly enthralled with was the King of Rock, Elvis Presley. Immediately I envisioned…

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Coming in View of a Call

By Ronnie W. Rogers / August 21, 2007 / Comments Off on Coming in View of a Call

The elders are excited about recommending Chris Haynes to serve as Minister of Ministry Development and Discipleship at Trinity Baptist Church. Chris is 35 years old and has served as Minister of College, Singles & Recreation at Southern Hills Baptist Church in Oklahoma City since 1995. He and his wife, Valerie, have been married for…

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Shall This Plebe Return a Prince?

By Ronnie W. Rogers / July 21, 2007 / Comments Off on Shall This Plebe Return a Prince?

Well, by the Grace of God, and your love and support, we are off to the old country–for those of you who still confuse Miami (OK) with Miami (FL), that’s England. Last time we went to Oxford, we stayed in London a few days as we will be able to this time as well. While…

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The Oxford Round Table: Thank you

By Ronnie W. Rogers / July 9, 2007 / Comments Off on The Oxford Round Table: Thank you

Soon we will be leaving for England, and we could not have done it without your love and support. This is an impossible trip that God has made possible through your love, generosity and prayers. If ever a man knew that the challenge God had laid before him was beyond his ability, it is the…

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The Baptist Faith and Message: “Our Only Consensus Statement of Doctrinal Beliefs”??

By Ronnie W. Rogers / June 15, 2007 /

Messengers to the annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention approved a motion June 12 to affirm the Baptist Faith and Message as the SBC’s “…only consensus statement of doctrinal beliefs”. The motion was offered by Rick Garner, pastor of Liberty Heights Church in Liberty Township, Ohio, and is, in part, as follows: “I move…

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Why Religious Ideas Matter: Even in Public Debate

By Ronnie W. Rogers / June 11, 2007 / Comments Off on Why Religious Ideas Matter: Even in Public Debate

As you probably have heard, I am going to be a participant again in the Oxford Round Table this summer. This time it will be held at Harris Manchester College in Oxford. I will be presenting a paper entitled, “The Decline of Religion in Public Education and The Decline of Public Education”. As a part…

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VBS—Very Best Servants

By Ronnie W. Rogers / June 8, 2007 / Comments Off on VBS—Very Best Servants

Oh I know, VBS means Vacation Bible School; but each time I see our VBS, I am absolutely overwhelmed by the amount of work that our people pour into making it the best in decoration, teaching, spirit, fun, and environment. Each year, it is evident that you truly seek to produce an excellent VBS, and…

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Summer Prayers

By Ronnie W. Rogers / May 24, 2007 / Comments Off on Summer Prayers

Here we are once again, embarking on another summer. Summer is a wonderful time of travel, vacationing, family outings, hiking, and for our men who like to fish; well it is a time to fish.

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