Columbus Day?

To be reasonable in the discussions about Columbus – the poster child for all evil, oppressive, greedy, land-grabbing, war-mongering white folks – we need to remember the war-mongering land-grabbers who occupied the land before him…and those before them… and before them…. This is important to remember about ALL civilizations. I DO NOT approve of the evils which have taken place. I just want to try to keep things in context. Should we relinquish our homes and go back to origin of our ancestors? I can’t find Eden on my GPS. 😉

 

Philosophy of Ministry – DRAFT

Daniel N. Rogers, Sr.

320 Grimes Golden Road, Linden, VA  22642
540-272-8327 • danrogers32@gmail.com

 

The following is a summary of my general philosophy of ministry.  The outworking of this foundation may take many forms specific to the circumstances and characteristics of ministry roles.

The Bible

The Bible is foundational to all we do in life and ministry.  It is the final authority for faith and practice, and is without error in all that it says.

The Uniqueness of the Bible

The Bible is the collection of sixty-six books from Genesis to Revelation, which as originally written (Autographa), not only contains and conveys the Word of God – it is the very Word of God (Ps 19:7-11; 119:105,160; Jn 17:17).

The Inspiration of the Bible

God interacted with the human writers of the Bible so that every word of the original texts (Autographa) was exactly as He wanted and without error (2 Tim 3:16-17; 2 Pet 1:19-21).

The Preservation of the Bible

God has preserved thousands of ancient manuscript copies which provide reliable evidence of the content of the original manuscripts (Autographa) of the Bible (1 Pet 1:23).

The Interpretation of the Bible

Whereas there may be several applications of any given passage of Scripture, there is but one true interpretation. The meaning of Scripture is to be found as one diligently applies the normal, literal, grammatical-historical method of interpretation under the illumination of the Holy Spirit. It is the responsibility of believers to use discernment to carefully understand the true intent and meaning of the Scripture in order to correctly apply the Word to daily living (Rev 22:18-19). The teaching of the Bible is based then on the following hermeneutical (interpretive) principles:

1.  Normal – understanding the words of the Bible in their common usage unless otherwise indicated by the context.

2.  Literal – understanding the meaning of the Bible in its ordinary sense unless the context requires a figurative interpretation.

3.  Grammatical – using the recognized rules of grammar to interpret the text.

4.  Historical – understanding the words of the Bible in the context of the times in which they were written.

5.  Systematic – categorizing and comparing the teaching of the Bible with the whole of God’s Word in view.

The Mission of the Church

The mission of the church is to honor God by making disciples of Christ, baptizing them and teaching them obedience to the Word of God resulting in transformed lives for Jesus Christ (Matthew 28:19-20; I Corinthians 10:31; Romans 12:1-2).  

The following functions of the church, illustrated in Acts 2:40-47, demonstrate this mission:

1.         Worship:  The local church exists to offer the body of believers the opportunity to exalt God together.

2.         Discipleship:  The local church exists to edify believers to follow Biblical truth and establish a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.

3.         Service:  The local church exists to equip believers to discover their spiritual gifts, and to encourage them to become participating members of the body of Christ.

4.         Fellowship:  The local church exists to encourage believers to develop close relationships within the body for friendship, spiritual growth and accountability.

5.         Outreach:  The local church exists to evangelize those facing a Christless eternity in Hell.  Believers are encouraged to seek out those who do not have a relationship with Jesus Christ and look for opportunities to share the good news of salvation.  This includes involvement in domestic and foreign missions.

Counseling

Biblical/nouthetic counseling is integral to the discipleship ministry of the church.  Nouthetic is a term coined by Jay Adams to describe an approach to biblical counseling.  The term comes from the New Testament Greek word noutheteō, which can be translated as “admonish,” “correct,” “exhort,” or “instruct.”  The noun form, nouthesia, is “the training by the word, whether of encouragement, or, if necessary, by reproof or remonstrance” (W. E. Vine, An Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words). The Word of God is sufficient to counsel the believer in every area of his or her spiritual life (2 Pet 1:3-4; 2 Tim 3:16-17) and is the heart of biblical or nouthetic counseling. 

Sound Doctrine

The church must preserve the doctrines as taught by the apostles (Acts 2:42; 1 Tim 4:6; 2 Tim 2:2; Titus 1:9, 2:1).  It shall be the responsibility of the elders (of which the pastor is one) to teach the Word to the church, to care for the spiritual condition of the church, to guard the purity of doctrine within the church, and to oversee the doctrinal content for the church.

The Pastor

According to the New Testament, elders lead the church, teach and preach the Word, protect the church from false teachers, exhort and admonish the saints in sound doctrine, visit the sick, pray, and judge doctrinal issues. In biblical terminology, elders shepherd, oversee, lead, and care for the local church.  The full-time pastor (senior pastor, lead pastor, solo pastor, etc.) is one of the elders who is supported financially so he can commit full-time to the equipping of the believers for the work of the ministry and the edifying of the body of Christ (Eph 4:11-12).  Much of the pastor’s time is spent discipling and shepherding the elders, deacons, and other leaders within the congregation.

 

Ministry Resume

Daniel N. Rogers, Sr.

320 Grimes Golden Road, Linden, VA  22642

540-272-8327   danrogers32@gmail.com

PROFILE:

I recognize my calling is to serve as a teacher, preacher, and shepherd committed to the exposition, communication, and application of the truths of God’s Word.  I love people and some of my greatest joys are when I see others grow in their knowledge and desire for God and His Word.  I am fully committed to the truth that any effective ministry is for God’s glory and a direct result of God’s Spirit working through His servants.  Over the years, God has confirmed His call to me through the encouragement of mature Christians, evaluation by church leadership, and fruitfulness in ministry.

MINISTRY EXPERIENCE:

Grace Bible Church, Marshall, VA (11/2002 – 09/2009)

Discipleship Pastor (Full Time Position)

• Preached in worship services 12 to 20 times a year
• Collaborated with lead pastor in developing sermon and teaching series for church-wide programs
• Improved church’s ability to fulfill mission, vision, and goals after thorough evaluation of programs and implementing new educational scope and sequence, curriculum, training, and resources
• Improved personal discipleship, shepherding, and outreach opportunities by transitioning from a single midweek prayer meeting to eight community based groups
• Improved teamwork, productivity, and reduced personal conflicts by implementing the Biblical Peacemaking program at all ministry levels
• Increased volunteer base and participation by developing and teaching basic and advanced teacher and leadership programs designed to equip future church leadership such as deacons, elders, lay and full-time ministers
• Directed and grew the men’s ministry and received positive feedback from participants regarding God’s blessing, spiritual growth, desire to fulfill their role as Christian men at home, work, and church
• Interviewed, trained, placed, supported, and evaluated volunteers
• Counseled youth and adults emphasizing the authority and practical application of the Bible to life issues
• Encouraged, counseled, and provided practical help to individuals and families through hospital, home, and nursing home visitation and coordination of mercy ministers
• Trained evangelists and provided pastoral care on short-term mission and humanitarian trips
• Reduced church’s liability risk by authoring and communicating worker eligibility, conduct, and grievance policies, implementing background check program for volunteer and paid workers, and collaborating on a major revision of the constitution, and bylaws
• Officiated baptisms, weddings, and funerals
• Reduced operations costs and enhanced productivity by maintaining computer and telephone systems

Grace Bible Church, Marshall, VA (03/2001 – 11/2002) (Volunteer Position)

• Provided leadership by serving on Elder Team, teaching all age groups, and preaching when needed

Bull Run Bible Fellowship, Manassas, VA (04/1996 – 04/1999) (Volunteer Position)

• Provided leadership by serving on Elder Team, teaching all age groups, and preaching when needed

Grace Bible Church, Leesburg, VA (07/1994 – 12/1994)

• Preached and taught Bible studies during a church leadership transition

Chantilly Bible Church, Chantilly, VA (06/1992 – 06/1994) (Volunteer Position)

• Launched and directed the church’s ministry to single young adults providing fellowship, discipleship and ministry opportunities
• Counseled teenagers and young adults
• Recruited, trained, and mobilized teachers and volunteer workers for community outreach projects

Bradley Forest Bible Church, Manassas, VA (06/1990 – 01/1991)

• Preached and taught Bible studies during a church leadership transition

EMPLOYMENT:

Lowe’s, Front Royal, VA (01/2010 – Present)

• Provide quick, friendly customer service in multiple departments by answering customer questions, providing purchase assistance, and maintaining merchandise displays

Grace Bible Church, Marshall, VA (11/2002 – 09/2009)

• Served as the Discipleship Pastor after a period of lay ministry (See Ministry Experience)

Self Employed, Linden, VA (09/2002 – 11/2002)

• Utilizing skills gained through previous job, worked as an independent Telephone and Voicemail Technician specializing in complete systems design, installations, troubleshooting and maintenance

E-TEL Systems Corporation, Dulles, VA (09/1996 – 09/2002)

• As a Telephone and Voicemail Systems Technician, enabled clients to meet and exceed telecommunication needs by determining  requirements and providing complete systems design, installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and end-user training
• Trained new technicians

Commonwealth of Virginia, Northern Forensic Lab, Fairfax, VA (01/1996 – 09/1996)

• Supported forensic scientists by maintaining case database, filing and retrieving reports, and maintaining supplies

Science Applications International Corporation, McLean, VA (10/1994 – 01/1996)

• Supported SAIC contractors by ordering, copying, and delivering government Requests for Proposals, providing RFP searches, and maintaining databases

Pracon Creative Technologies, Reston, VA (01/1993 – 09/1994)

• As a Customer Service Representative and Telemarketer, recruited medical professionals to participate in seminars, continuing education classes, and research initiatives

Self-Employed, Herndon, VA (01/1990 – 01/1993)

• Worked as an independent commercial and residential paint contractor

Emmanuel Christian School, Manassas, VA (08/1984 – 06/1990)

• As teacher, developed curricula emphasizing course integration, critical thinking, and practical application for grades 7-12
• Taught Bible, world view, apologetics, history, science, math, public speaking, and family living.  Assessments showed students exceeded existing Standards of Learning in history, science, and math
• Assisted parents and students to implement strategies to help resolve personal, academic, and spiritual difficulties
• Coached high school speech team which competed in annual right to life speech competitions

EDUCATION:

Capital Bible Seminary, Lanham, MD
Reformed Theological Seminary, Virtual Campus
Ongoing graduate course work leading to a future Masters Degree

Washington Bible College, Lanham, MD
Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies  1991

Shepherds’ Conference, Grace Community Church, Sun Valley, CA  March, 2009

Basics Conference, Parkside Church, Cleveland, OH  May, 2009

 

GENERAL Resume

Daniel N. Rogers, Sr.

320 Grimes Golden Road, Linden, VA  22642

danrogers32@gmail.com

EXPERIENCE:

Customer Service Associate, Lowe’s, Front Royal, VA (01/2010 – Present)

• Provide quick, friendly customer service in multiple departments by answering customer questions, providing purchase assistance, and maintaining merchandise displays

Director of Education/Teaching Pastor, Grace Bible Church, Marshall, VA (11/2002 – 10/2009)

• Improved organization’s ability to fulfill mission, vision, and goals after thorough evaluation of programs and implementation of new educational scope and sequence, curriculum, training, and resources
• Boosted teamwork, productivity, resolution of personal and material disputes by establishing policies and training workers in conflict resolution
• Improved education, support, and outreach opportunities by transitioning from a single centralized weekly meeting to eight community based groups
• Increased volunteer base and participation by developing and teaching basic and advanced teacher and leadership programs
• Interviewed, trained, placed, supported, and evaluated volunteers
• Received positive feedback from participants regarding personal growth and desire for continued training and volunteer involvement
• Counseled youth and adults struggling with academic, emotional, and relational issues
• Encouraged, counseled, and provided practical help to individuals and families through hospital, home, and nursing home visitation and coordination of volunteer helpers
• Trained volunteers and provided oversight on short-term humanitarian projects
• Reduced organization’s liability risk by authoring and communicating worker eligibility, conduct, and grievance policies, implementing background check program for volunteer and paid workers, and collaborating on a major revision of constitution, and bylaws
• Reduced operations costs and enhanced productivity by maintaining computer and telephone systems

Telephone and Voicemail Systems Technician, Self Employed  (09/2002 – 11/2002)

• Specialized in complete systems design, installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance

Telephone and Voicemail Systems Technician, E-TEL Systems Corporation, Dulles, VA (09/1996 – 09/2002)

• Enabled clients to meet and exceed telecommunication needs by determining  requirements and providing complete systems design, installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and end-user training
• Trained new employees

Records Office, Commonwealth of Virginia, Northern Forensic Lab, Fairfax, VA (01/1996 – 09/1996)

• Supported forensic scientists by maintaining case database, filing and retrieving reports, and maintaining supplies

RFP Office, Science Applications International Corporation, McLean, VA (10/1994 – 01/1996)

• Supported SAIC contractors by ordering, copying, and delivering government Requests for Proposals, providing RFP searches, and maintaining contractor database

Customer Service Representative, Pracon Creative Technologies, Reston, VA (01/1993 – 09/1994)

• Recruited medical professionals to participate in seminars, continuing education classes, and research initiatives

Commercial and Residential Paint Contractor, Self-Employed (01/1990 – 01/1993)

Teacher, Emmanuel Christian School, Manassas, VA (08/1984 – 06/1990)

• Developed curricula emphasizing course integration, critical thinking, and practical application for grades 7-12
• Taught biblical studies, world view, apologetics, history, science, math, public speaking, and family living
• Assisted parents and students to implement strategies to help resolve academic, emotional, and relational difficulties
• Coached high school speech team which competed in annual speech competitions

EDUCATION:

Capital Bible Seminary, Lanham, MD

Reformed Theological Seminary, Virtual Campus

Ongoing graduate work leading to a future Masters Degree

Washington Bible College, Lanham, MD

Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies  1991

Shepherds Conference, Grace Community Church, Sun Valley, CA  March, 2009

Basics Conference, Parkside Church, Cleveland, OH  May, 2009