The Ministry We Need: Paul’s Ancient Farewell – the Pastor’s Present Calling Paperback – May 7, 2022

by Jeremy A. Rogers, Jordan N. Rogers, Tony A. Rogers (Authors)

What would cause the Apostle Paul to testify that “I am innocent of the blood of all?” Godly qualities characterized his ministry and outside of Christ, there is no greater ministry example. All ministers struggle and we all know those who toil in frustration alongside us in the Lord’s field. You may be amid deep struggle now; worn, tattered, scarred, ready to quit—you have lost the focus and the joy of your calling. Most of us in ministry have known those who have either left the ministry or shipwrecked their faith. Quite possibly this is you. What we need to do is “put our hands to the plow, focus on our calling and the path before us, and determine to finish well.” Drawing from Paul’s example from Acts 20:17–38 the authors prescribe ministry principles touching on a wide range of pastoral and preaching insights.  Some have a ministry they should not want; some desire a ministry they think they want, but this book seeks to identify the ministry we need.

About the Authors

Tony, Jeremy, and Jordan Rogers are a father and sons’s team, with over eighty-seven years of combined preaching/pastoral ministry experience. Jeremy (DMin) is Lead Pastor of Eastwood Baptist Church (Bowling Green KY). Jordan (PhD) is Senior Pastor of Hillcrest Baptist Church (Nederland TX). Tony (DMin) is Senior Pastor of Southside Baptist Church (Bowie TX). They operate Jeremiah 20:9 Ministries—A Ministry to New Testament Churches committed to the glory of God through Expository Preaching (http://www.jeremiah209ministries.org/).

Endorsements

​You will not read a more encouraging book this year than The Ministry We Need. Three pastors, a father and two sons, unpack Paul’s address to the Ephesian elders in Acts 20 in a masterful fashion. Here is analysis and diagnosis to be sure, but as the authors tell us “remedy is paramount.” This book is indeed tonic for the new pastor, the experienced pastor, or the discouraged pastor. Let the Rogers’ trio open up Paul’s own heart for ministry to speak to you and your ministry. Highly recommended!

David L. Allen
Distinguished Professor of Preaching
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
​Tony Rogers and his two sons, Jordan and Jeremy, provide an inspirational and instructional guidebook for ministry. They use personal antidotes, significant quotes from well-known and unknown servants of the Lord. Included are warnings about the pitfalls in ministry. This well-researched and scripture filled book is a must read for those entering the ministry and those continuing to serve. Read it, and re-read it!
 
James W. (Jim) Richards
Executive Director Emeritus
Southern Baptists of Texas Convention
A Ministry to New Testament Churches committed to the glory of God through Expository Preaching