Faculty — Pastoral Ministry

Dr. Russel Rogers

Instructor, Pastoral Ministry

Lucent University
Dr. Russel Rogers – Pastoral Ministry, Lucent University
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Personal Statement

"It is my utmost desire to live in such a way that I honor Jesus Christ in every area of my life and live by the Christian principles which I was taught early in my life. This is illustrated and reflected in my attitude and approach toward relationships and how I value people. I value people for the character of their heart as well as the conduct of their humanity."

Education

Doctor of Philosophy · Concentration: Pastoral Ministry & Leadership
Atlantic Coast Theological Seminary — Daytona Beach, FL
2020
Master of Liberal Arts · Concentration: Counseling
Dallas Baptist University — Dallas, TX
1999
Bachelor of Science · Concentration: Marketing
Liberty University — Lynchburg, VA
1991

Employment History

Professor of Pastoral Ministries · 2021–Present
Lucent University — Ennis, TX
Founding Director & Lead Trainer of "EQUIP!" · 2016–Present
Servants of Christ International — Milliken, CO
A training, encouraging, and equipping ministry for pastors in remote geographic areas of the world.
President & Executive Director · 2007–Present
Casey's Heart, Inc. — Terrell, TX
Founding & Senior Pastor · 1991–Present
Trinity Life Baptist Church — Garland, TX
Minister-to-Minister Spokesman (Regions 3, 4, 6 & 7) · 2007–2008
Texas Department of Family & Protective Services — Austin, TX
Adjunct Professor of Pastoral Leadership · 2006–2007
Southern California Seminary — El Cajon, CA
Family Service Counselor · 2004–2005
Rest Haven Funeral Homes — Rockwall, TX

Affiliations & Leadership

Law Enforcement Chaplain — Police Department, City of Terrell, TX (2010–Present)

Southern Baptists of Texas Convention: Minister & Church Relations Committee (2012–2016); Chairman (2015–2016)

Dallas Baptist Association: DBA/WMU Pastoral Liaison (1999–2008) · Mt. Lebanon Encampment Committee (1996–2009; Chairman 2004) · Finance Committee (1999–2002) · Pastor's Conference Officer (1999–2000)

International Ministry: Partnership Ministries with Talsi Christian School & Orphan Camp (Latvia) and Agenskalns Baptist Church (Riga, Latvia) — 1993, 1995, 2003, 2008

Personal & Family
Born August 31, 1966, in Dallas, Texas.
Married to Shelly Renee (Reed) Rogers since January 9, 1988.
Father to five children (three by adoption, two by birth): Austin Ryan, Casey Scott, Nathan Nicholas, Sean Anthony, and Lauren Nicole.
Licensed Foster & Adoptive Parent, State of Texas (1996–2005).
Child Advocacy
National Spokesperson for Christian Foster Care & Adoption (2009–2017)
Appointed by Texas Governor Rick Perry to the Texas Adoption Review Committee (2010–2011)
Member & Vice Chairman — State of Texas Advisory Committee for Promoting Adoption of Minority Children (ACPAMC) (2007–2018)
Ordination
Licensed & Ordained to the Ministry — 1992