Arlington gospel meetings begin

James E. Rogers will be the speaker with Larry Cook leading the singing when Arlington Church of Christ begins its series of gospel meetings March 23 through 26. Sunday morning services will be held at 10 and 11 a.m. followed by a noon covered dish meal. Sunday evening worship is at 6 p.m. and services Monday through Wednesday begin at 7 p.m.

Rogers, a native of Blakely, Ga., is married to the former Nancy Brazzell and they have two children. He received his education at Alabama Christian College, Alabama Christian School of Religion, North Central Law Enforcement Academy and Theological University of America. He has been involved in mission efforts in Massachusetts, New York, Trinidad and Dominican Republic. His articles have been published in several publications and he has participated in television and radio work on the local level. He was moderator for the Jackson-Williams debate of 1987.

Rogers established and taught in Duluth Bible School, Milport School of Preaching and currently teaches in Bremen Bible School and is a faculty member of Georgia School of Preaching and Biblical Studies. He is co-editor of “What Does the Bible Teach?” and editor of “Studies in Genesis.”

He has served as chaplain for the Civil Air Patrol, Duluth Police Department, South Lamar Rescue Squad and Haralson County Sheriff’s Office. He was also an instructor in Georgia’s Public Safety Training Centers from 1982 until 1992.