Stories tagged with: 2005 adrian rogers memorial

• Adrian Rogers biography penned by his wife Joyce

  by Erin Curry Roach, posted Tuesday, January 10, 2006 (18 years ago)

  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)--There is no better expert on the late Adrian Rogers than his wife and lifelong sweetheart, Joyce, who through grade school, high school, college and 54 years of marriage experienced the highs and lows of life alongside him and was the sounding board for his deepest thoughts.

        She has recorded her unique perspective in “Love Worth Finding: The Life of Adrian Rogers and His Philosophy of Preaching,” a biography released by Broadman & Holman Publishers prior to Rogers’ death Nov. 15 after a battle with cancer and pneumonia. Read More

• CHRISTMAS SERMON: ‘His Unequaled Love’

  by Adrian Rogers (1931-2005), posted Thursday, December 22, 2005 (18 years ago)

  CORDOVA, Tenn. (BP)--Take God’s Word and turn, if you will, to Luke, chapter 2, the Christmas story. I’m going to begin reading in just a moment in verse 1 of Luke, chapter 2. Read More

• In final letter, Adrian Rogers asks that Love Worth Finding radio & TV ministry continue

  by Michael Foust, posted Tuesday, November 22, 2005 (18 years ago)

  MEMPHIS, Tenn. (BP)--A letter that Adrian Rogers wrote for use in the event of his death is being mailed to contributors to his Love Worth Finding radio and TV ministry, making it clear he wanted the ministry to continue after he was gone.

  "If you are reading this letter it means that God has called me into His glorious presence," the letter begins. "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith, and am now in the presence of our dear Lord Jesus praising and worshiping Him." Read More

• 2 pastors pay tribute to fellow shepherd Adrian Rogers

  by Staff, posted Tuesday, November 22, 2005 (18 years ago)

  CORDOVA, Tenn. (BP)--Two longtime friends of Adrian Rogers were among those who stepped up to the pulpit at his funeral, in their case, to voice the admiration of fellow pastors for his influence in their lives. Read More

• Tenn. Baptists mourn passing of Rogers; college issues aired

  by Lonnie Wilkey & Connie Davis Bushey, posted Tuesday, November 22, 2005 (18 years ago)

  CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (BP)--No one can blame the 1,473 messengers to the Tennessee Baptist Convention if their minds wandered at times, especially on the first day of their Nov. 15-16 annual meeting. Read More

• FIRST-PERSON: A hero to many

  by J. Kie Bowman, posted Monday, November 21, 2005 (18 years ago)

  AUSTIN, Texas (BP)--Are there any heroes left? In a culture of cynicism and small dreams hobbled by fear, have we left any room for heroes? Read More

• At Bellevue Baptist, thousands say goodbye to Adrian Rogers ‘til heavenly reunion

  by Tim Ellsworth, posted Friday, November 18, 2005 (18 years ago)

  CORDOVA, Tenn. (BP)--A golden, 8-foot shepherd’s staff leaned against the casket. Read More

• ‘Come to Jesus’ was hallmark of Adrian Rogers’ life & ministry

  by Steve Gaines, posted Friday, November 18, 2005 (18 years ago)

  CORDOVA, Tenn. (BP)--Steve Gaines, the new pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church, filled the pulpit for the funeral of his predecessor, Adrian Rogers, who led the Memphis-area church for 32 years. Read More

• FIRST-PERSON: Reflections of a Bellevue baby

  by Evan Lenow, posted Friday, November 18, 2005 (18 years ago)

  WAKE FOREST, N.C. (BP)--There are probably thousands of us out there. At church, we were called “Bellevue Babies.” We were the ones who started attending Bellevue Baptist Church nine months before we were born. Read More

• FIRST PERSON: Fifteen minutes with Adrian Rogers

  by Ken Parker, posted Friday, November 18, 2005 (18 years ago)

  FORT SMITH, Ark. (BP)--My hero died Nov. 15. It’s difficult even to type those words. Dr. Adrian Pierce Rogers, pastor emeritus of Bellevue Baptist Church in suburban Memphis, Tenn., is in heaven. No doubt he is enjoying his well-deserved rewards for loving Jesus, his “love worth finding.” Read More