Adrian Pierce Rogers
Adrian Pierce Rogers, American minister. Ordained to ministry Baptist Church, 1951.
Background
Rogers, Adrian Pierce was born on September 12, 1931 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Son of Arden and Rose (Purcell) Rogers.
Education
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Bachelor, Stetson University, 1954; Master of Theology, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 1958; Doctor of Divinity (honorary), Trinity College, Clearwater, Florida; Doctor of Letters (honorary), California Graduate School Theology, Glendale.
Career
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Pastor First Baptist Church, Fellsmere, Florida, 1951-1954, Waveland (Mississippi) Baptist Chapel, 1955-1958, Parkview Baptist Church, Fort Pierce, Florida, 1958-1964, First Baptist Church, Merritt Island, 1964-1972, Bellevue Baptist Church, Memphis, 1972—2005. President Southern Baptist Convention, 1980, 87, 88, Southern Baptist Pastors' Conference, 1976.
Major achievements
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Ordained to ministry Baptist Church, 1951.
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Author: The Secret of Supernatural Living, God's Way to Health, Wealth and Happiness, Mastering Your Emotions.
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