Dr. Joseph R. Rogers, Sr. was born and reared in Middlesex, North Carolina, a small rural farming community. He is the tenth of fourteen children born to the late Willie Rogers, Jr. and Mrs. Pearlie Graham Rogers. Dr. Rogers was married to the late Lola Mae (Vick) Rogers of Spring Hope, North Carolina for thirty eight (38) years. To this union two children were born: Joseph R. Rogers, Jr.-Irvine, Ca and Nicholas Lamont--Raleigh, NC. Dr. Roger was employed by the Westinghouse Meter Division, Raleigh, NC for twenty (20) years as a Senior Detail Draftsman. He also served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. Dr. Rogers is a graduate of the American Christian College & Seminary of Bethany, Oklahoma earning: A Bachelor of Arts & Master of Arts in Biblical Studies and A Doctor of The Ministry Degree in Christian Education & Counseling. Dr. Rogers has authored several books. To name a few: "Insights For The Senior's Ministry", "More Than An Overcomer (Auto-Biography)", "Church Leadership-The Pastor & The Deacon", "Christian Discipleship And The Holy Spirit", "Evangelism 101", "My Role As A Deacon", "My Role As A Deaconess", "How To Walk In Your Destiny", "My Role As An Associate Minister", "My Role As A Church Trustee", "My Role In The Local Church", "Marriage God's Way", "Divorce God's Way", "Sermon Series 1-37", "The New Christian Basic Study Series", "Insight For Choosing A Companion" "The Baptisms Of The Bible", Blessed & Highly Favored", "Renewing Your Mind", "Faith Sermon", "Funeral Sermon", "Worship Sermon", "Psalms 23 Sermon", and "Pastor Appreciation Sermon Outlines, all published by Brentwood Christian Press, Columbus, GA 31904 and Create Space Book Publishers, Charleston, SC Dr. Rogers is Co-Founder/Dean and Instructor of The Raleigh Baptist Bible Institute, which offers a Diploma In Biblical Studies. Dr. Rogers is the former pastor of the Southern Grove Church, Johnston Piney Church and the Greater Philadelphia Church Ministries Inc. of Kenly, Clayton and Raleigh, North Carolina, respectively. Dr. Rogers is also the former Moderator of the Johnston District Association (12 years), consisting of thirty-one (31) churches in both Johnston and Wake counties. Dr. Rogers is Founder and Executive Director of J & L Outreach Ministers a non-profit corporation designed to assist the community in all areas of people development, body, soul and spirit.