Category Archives: Articles of Interest

Looking beyond the obvious in global missions

On the Downward Slope?

Posted on 18 April, 2015 by David Rogers, Master of Arts in Apologetics, M.A. Ministry

Are you concerned, agitated, worried about the future of the United States of America? If so, you may want to hear what I have to say. I believe that history has a few things to teach us. First of all, … Continue reading →

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Families and Missions

Posted on 24 July, 2014 by David Rogers, Master of Arts in Apologetics, M.A. Ministry

It was a fun and eye-opening weekend staying with some “new” friends in one of our supporting churches. The family was not only hospitable, but down-to-earth. Plus they knew what a missionary faces while traveling. They were formerly missionaries as … Continue reading →

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The Results are in…and Missions Reading Loses!

Posted on 31 August, 2013 by David Rogers, Master of Arts in Apologetics, M.A. Ministry

I have kept you waiting to know what reading I would recommend. I hope the wait has not been too aggravating! In the meantime, maybe some of you decided to go searching for some good reading on your own. That … Continue reading →

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A simple way to show God’s love

Posted on 19 April, 2013 by David Rogers, Master of Arts in Apologetics, M.A. Ministry

Let me tell you about a man I met at a Marc’s store in Brecksville, Ohio. While checking out at the Customer Service counter, the man who was next to me heard me say that I was from New Jersey. … Continue reading →

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My Highway Meditations Concerning Church Attrition

Posted on 9 April, 2013 by David Rogers, Master of Arts in Apologetics, M.A. Ministry

There I was looking at the GPS, while comparing it to my 2006 Atlas and looking for the right exit to turn into Butler, Pennsylvania. My destination? The church where at the age of 9 I followed the Lord in … Continue reading →

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Our Wait is Over!

Posted on 12 September, 2012 by David Rogers, Master of Arts in Apologetics, M.A. Ministry

Not that we did not have the complete assurance that God would make it happen, but finally, after four months of working to satisfy the city inspectors, NEW LIFE BAPTIST CHURCH has received permission to use their new building! Glory … Continue reading →

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Family Life from this Side

Posted on 30 August, 2012 by David Rogers, Master of Arts in Apologetics, M.A. Ministry

 Can you imagine trying to hold your family together when everyone is going, doing, and living different lifestyles, each with unique routines and individual plans? “So what’s new?” you say. Family life for the vast majority of the people in … Continue reading →

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A Tribute to Modern Day Heroes!!

Posted on 23 April, 2012 by David Rogers, Master of Arts in Apologetics, M.A. Ministry

Dr. Lincoln Nelson, Frank Jertberg, Ruth Large Rife and John Barram have something in common with William Carey and Adonirum Judson: they have been promoted to glory with honors having served faithfully in their missionary career! In the past months … Continue reading →

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Airport Connections on my Way Home

Posted on 25 January, 2012 by David Rogers, Master of Arts in Apologetics, M.A. Ministry

I ambled along en route to my connecting gate. “Where is this gate?” I thought to myself. The narrow and secluded hallway planted seeds of doubt in me as to whether or not I was on the right path to … Continue reading →

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On Being a Sending Church of Missionaries

Posted on 10 December, 2011 by David Rogers, Master of Arts in Apologetics, M.A. Ministry

What is a “Sending Church”? What constitutes a sending church? Is a sending church the body of Christians who commit to support and care for a misionary? Or would it be the core of Christians from one location that work to … Continue reading →

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