Love Worth Finding: The Life of Adrian Rogers and His Philosophy of Preaching

As a pastor, I have always admired Dr. Rogers as a great preacher and as a man of God. This book is a labor of love prepared by his wife beginning before and concluding after Dr. Rogers' death. We see Adrian as a bratty middle school boy who comes forward at a revival and gives his life to Christ. He goes to Bible college and marries his grade school sweetheart and begins his ministry at a student pastorate in Texas. He moves to Florida for his next church, and then suddenly and without much warning, he is courted by the mighty Bellview Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee. He goes there to fill the pulpit for a Sunday, and before he knows it, the congregation has voted to make him their next pastor. Adrian accepted the call and tearfully says goodbye to his Florida parish. His 32 year ministry at Bellview saw the church grow from a membership of 8000 to a membership of 29000. He also oversaw the new church building process, and served two terms as the president of the Southern Baptist Convention. It was largely because of his leadership that the theological direction of the SBC switched from the left to the right. The last portion of the book consists of praises and words of encouragement about Dr. Rogers from colleagues and friends. There is also a very helpful section where Rogers describes his preaching philosophy and his commitment to the expository teaching of God's word. This is a very good biography, although I think that it is of special interest for preachers, Baptists and admirers of Dr. Rogers. The book is well worth reading.

The last section of this book features answers to questions that were posed to Dr. Rogers regarding preaching, pastoring and the ministry. You will find an eye opening look at how he prepared his sermons and his overall philosophy of ministry. A great tool for young preachers, or old preachers who want to go deeper.

Love Worth Finding is a tremendous ministry created by Adrian Rogers. He was my pastor (via television and radio) when I or one of my children were too sick to go to church. He was a Godly man on the same scale as Rev. Billy Graham. Morally impeccable and humble, what every man of God should be! The book was a very interesting read because I'm fascinated with his ministry and his testimony. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good biography.

This is truly an inspiring story of a true Christian couple. They are typical people like you and I. God chose to use Adrian as a pastor. He is truly inspiring. I have NO doubt that he is in heaven today, November 15, 2005. The Good Lord took him home. I'm sure he's loving his little baby boy that died on Mother's Day some years back. You see, we all have sorrow and disappointments but God also brings joy when you follow Him faithfully. This book is evidence of that. You will not be disappointed but rather inspired.

This book chronicles the life of Adrian Rogers and Joyce Gentry beginning with their early years in grade school, through the present. It describes how a successful Christian life and marriage should be lived and how the Rogers' faith in Jesus brought them through difficult times and have kept them close as a family. The book is well written and easy to read. The many anecdotes make the book truly enjoyable.