Church Discipline Guidelines: Dealing With Internal Church Discipline (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781450513654)

Dr. Joseph R. Rogers, Sr. was born and reared in Middlesex, North Carolina. He is the tenth of fourteen children born to the late Willie Rogers, Jr. and Pearlie Graham Rogers. Dr. Rogers received his formal training from the Nash County Public School System (South Nash Elementary and Spaulding High School), Spring Hope, North Carolina, respectively. 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 (2) children were born: Joseph R. Rogers, Jr.-Irvine, Ca and Nicholas Lamont--Raleigh, NC. Dr. Rogers served his country in the US Navy during the Vietnam War (1969-71), stationed at the US Naval Base, Mayport, Florida. He was honorable discharged in May 1975. Dr. Rogers attended North Carolina State University Extension Program; studying Mechanical Drafting. He was employed by the Westinghouse Meter Division Engineering Department as a Senior Design Draftsman for twenty (20) year. 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 is a member of the Stokes Chapel MBC, Middlesex, North Carolina where the Rev. J. Randolph Barnes is the pastor. At His home church he served in the "Usher" and "Choir" Ministries. Dr. Rogers has authored over twenty (25) 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", "Marriage God's Way", "Divorce God's Way", Insights For Choosing A Companion", "My Role In The Family", "Sermon Series 1-41" and "Several Sermon Special Day Outlines", all published by Create Space Book Publishers, Charleston, SC. Also Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble's. 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 MBC, Johnston Piney MBC and the Greater Philadelphia MBC of Kenly, Clayton and Raleigh, North Carolina, respectively. Dr. Rogers is presently an Associate Minister at the Martin Street Baptist Church, Raleigh, North Carolina