A Word from the Pastor

Grace and peace to you in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. As we stand at

the threshold of a new year, my heart is filled with joy, gratitude, and thanksgiving for the

sacred opportunity to serve as your pastor and to walk alongside you in this season of

growth, purpose, and promise.

I thank God continually for each of you; your prayers, your faithfulness, your love, and

your commitment to the work of the Kingdom. It is truly an honor to lead such a devoted

and forward-looking congregation, and I do not take this calling lightly. Together, we are

experiencing God’s hand at work among us, preparing us for what lies ahead.

As we look toward 2026, we do so with clarity and confidence, grounded in the Word of

God. Scripture instructs us in Habakkuk 2:2, “Write the vision, and make it plain upon

tables, that he may run that readeth it.” We embrace this divine mandate, believing that

vision is not merely a plan, it is a God-given revelation meant to guide His people with

purpose and direction.

The vision God has placed before us is not mine alone; it is ours. It is a vision birthed in

prayer, shaped by faith, fueled by love, and activated through obedience. It calls us to move

forward with our whole hearts, trusting God completely, serving faithfully, loving

unconditionally, and acting courageously in response to His leading.

As we enter this new year, I am hopeful, encouraged, and confident that God is positioning

Rogers Memorial Baptist Church for greater impact and deeper ministry. I believe that

what God has spoken concerning us will come to pass as we follow Him together in unity,

humility, and expectancy.

Let us commit ourselves anew to prayer, to faithful stewardship, to loving one another, and

to putting our faith into action; always remembering that visions don’t work people do.

The future before us is bright, and the vision ahead is clear. With God as our guide, we

move forward boldly, believing that the best is yet to come.

With love, gratitude, and great expectation,

Rev. Dr. Raymond L. Chandler

Senior Pastor

Rogers Memorial Baptist Church