The Kingdom Gazette | Fathers in Faith | June 2024 | Issue No. 28

TUNE

INTO

LIFE IN THE WORD

WITH DR. GABRIEL ROGERS

CHARLOTTE, NC

EVERY WEEKDAY AT 7:30AM AND SUNDAYS AT 9:30AM

CHARLESTON, SC

SUNDAYS AT 11:30AM

NORFOLK, VA

SUNDAYS AT 11:30AM

RALEIGH, NC

SUNDAYS AT 10:30AM

KNOXVILLE, TN

SUNDAYS AT 9:00AM

RICHMOND, VA

SUNDAYS AT 9:00AM

IN THIS ISSUE

LESSONS FOR A GOOD MAN BY PASTOR ROGERS PAGES 3-4

BECOME A PARTNER PAGE 5

SPIRITUAL FATHERS BY FIRST LADY ROGERS PAGE 6

EMBRACING GOD AS FATHER PAGE 7

MIT GRADUATION PAGE 8

FATHER’S DAY TRIBUTES PAGE 9-10

GRILLED STEAK KABOBS PAGE 11

GRACE RUN FOR LIFE PAGE 13

FEATURED BOOK - FATHERS BY PASTOR ROGERS PAGE 14

MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT PAGE 15

Lessons for a Good Man

Dear Members and Partners,

Please allow me to start off by saying “Happy Father’s Day” to all the dads. Every Christian father should know just how essential you are to your families and the world. As I reflect on this month’s partner letter and the Father’s Day holiday, I want to take a moment to place emphasis on just how needed every current and future father is to society. God places description on what He calls a “Good Man”. Hear the word of the Lord concerning this principle:

Proverbs 13:22 (NKJV) - “A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, But the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the righteous.”

Whenever I read the Bible, I pay attention to adjectives. An adjective is a word that describes a subject in a sentence. God through Solomon delineates a “type” of man that every male should aspire to be. That type of man is not just any man, the one God wants us all to be is a “good man.” Now immediately my mind goes to the fact that if there can be a “good man” there most certainly can be a “bad man.” If a good man leaves an inheritance for his children’s children, a bad man squanders everything he gets and leaves his children starting over from the beginning. Could you imagine what would happen to a community of people if fathers were all able to leave a starter home or even a five-figure savings account to each child? With healthy parameters such as “you must use the money for college” or “you must use the money to gain a trade or skill.” If this happened, we would break the curse of poverty on a generational level because every young adult would have a way to make money “honestly.” But in so many cases, dads leave their kids and families worse off with loads of debt, and worse, a life of “figuring it out” because a kid never benefited from the wisdom of a father. I believe that there are at least three inheritances that every good man leaves for his children. They are as follows:

A clear understanding of salvation and how to relate to God as father.

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1. A clear understanding of their identity and calling; our children should not be confused about who they are in God and what they are destined to do in life.

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An economic inheritance that helps every child to flourish and carry out a strong legacy.

When fathers do their part in a child’s life, the son or daughter has a strong opportunity to maximize their potential in life and this is leaving an inheritance and being a good man. Ultimately it is every adult’s responsibility to tap into their God ordained assignment and be a productive contributor to society by living out their Christianity optimally. It is a father’s job to help this occur seamlessly. Sons and daughters alike gain their natural and spiritual identity development from their fathers. Every man who plants the seed of a child, has a great responsibility to see to it, that the child becomes who God has ordained them to be. This is an awesome responsibility.

1 Timothy 5:8 (NKJV) - “But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.”

God takes the provision of a father very seriously. Every man should evaluate whether he has “denied the faith” by neglecting his household. If you are a man reading this letter, I encourage you to place your relationship with each of your children under a microscope and determine if you are giving them your best efforts as a father. We will all be called into accountability on how we’ve handled the things of God, and that includes our wives and children. If you’ve not always been a good dad, there is still time to redeem yourself by asking for forgiveness and becoming the man of God today that God and your children can be pleased with. If you have read his article and never had a “good father”, that’s okay, God is your ultimate father. Begin to know God deeper and trust his surrogacy in your life. God will never have us lacking what we need just because someone else didn’t do their part. If we are willing and obedient, we will still eat off the good of the land no matter who was missing or present. Love God with all your heart and you will soon discover that there is no Dad quite like our heavenly Father. I want to wish every father a “Happy Father’s Day”. May you be richly blessed everyday of your lives!

With

Love,

Gabriel Rogers, PhD Senior Pastor Kingdom Christian Church

Fathers

Gabriel Rogers, PH.D.

Senior Pastor

Prayer of Salvation

If you do not know Jesus as your Lord and Savior, pray the following prayer in faith, and you will be saved! Dear Heavenly Father, I come to You in the Name of Jesus.  According to Romans 10: 9-10, Jesus I ask you to come into my heart and be Lord over my life. Your word says that "if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God has raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation." I confess that Jesus is Lord, and I believe in my heart that God raised Him from the dead.

I AM SAVED!

Spiritual Fathers

1 Corinthians 4:14 – 15

14 I do not write these things to shame you, but as my beloved children I warn you. 15 For though you might have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet you do not have many fathers; for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel.

This month we will celebrate and honor the honorable among fathers for the role they play in the family and within society. The connection that fathers have with

their children is hugely significant and extremely necessary for positive outcomes in their children’s life. It is important to reflect and be thankful to the men in our lives who have taken upon themselves the responsibility and commitment of guiding us through life. Among those men that deserve recognition and honor are those who have led us to Jesus Christ and play an active and integral role in our development as a Christian; they are fathers in the faith or spiritual fathers.

The title spiritual father is not recorded in the Bible, but its implications are. Peter referred to Mark as my son (1 Peter 5:13). Apostle Paul referred to Timothy as a true son in the faith (1 Timothy 1:2), as well as Onesimus (Philemon 1:10). Elsewhere when writing to some of the churches, Paul even references church members as his children (1 John 2:1, 12-13). One of my favorite passages that paints a very beautiful picture of the ministry of spiritual fatherhood is 1 Corinthians 4:14-15. Apostle Paul is writing to the church at Corinth and clearly identifies himself as their father in the Gospel. Paul poured himself out for the Corinthians, physically, spiritually and financially. He viewed himself as their spiritual father and felt responsible for their spiritual well-being.

Like Apostle Paul, Pastor Rogers is undoubtedly among the most committed and loving spiritual fathers in the Kingdom. Our man of God is the real deal of pastors. No strings attached, no ulterior motives and no hidden agendas, his intentions are simple: help us to live the abundant life of Christ on earth, please God, fulfill our assignment, and then go to Heaven. Period. End of story. There is a unique and special bond that he shares with those of us that have been entrusted by God to his care. He corrects with fervency, and he loves hard because he sees himself as our spiritual father.

With every victory we win, he rejoices with authentic enthusiasm as though it were his, because he sees himself as our spiritual father. Every interaction, every sermon preached, and every counseling session is done from the depth and compassion of his heart. He is never indifferent towards us but is always sensitive to us as a father. The love that Pastor Rogers has for us is a strong, deep, and so far-reaching, unselfish love that cares and disciplines. And that is precisely how a father should be.

On this Father’s Day, let us reflect, recognize and honor our spiritual father, Pastor Gabriel Rogers, for his selfless commitment in caring for our souls.

First Lady Rogers

Embracing God as our Father

As Christians, we have been given the awesome privilege of becoming God’s children. 1 John 3:1 says, “See how very much our Father loves us, for He calls us His children, and that is what we are!” God has chosen to adopt us into His family, making us joint heirs with Jesus Christ! All believers have the opportunity to enjoy the endless benefits of being a child of God, but we must learn to embrace both sides of God’s Fatherly love.

According to 1 John 4:16 NLT, “We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in His love.” God’s Word is filled with verses that describe His never-ending love for us, His people. Our Heavenly Father desires us to know and believe the love that He has for us. He wants us to embrace the truth that He is Abba Father and we have been commanded to come boldly before His throne of grace. Because of God’s Fatherly love, we have the right to walk in this world victoriously and confidently. As His children, we are designed to experience the abundant life - a life of purpose, prosperity, and progress. God is with us and as long as we are with Him, we will live a life marked by His goodness.

The key to being with God is to trust and obey. In those moments where we miss it, we are to rely on the discipline of our Heavenly Father to realign us with His will. That is a crucial catch in embracing God as Father. Pastor Rogers made a powerful statement in the 2019 sermon “Two Sides of Love”. He revealed to the congregation that “the love of God is not void of chastening.” In fact, God’s correction and discipline displays His constant awareness of us and our doings. He is always] watching us to ensure that we stay on the path that will lead to everlasting life.] What an honor it is to be disciplined by the Father of our Spirits so that we can live!

Having God as Father is a privilege that every child of God should understand and embrace. He desires for His children to be the best, have the best, and experience His absolute best in this life and in eternity. To do that, we must make a quality decision to remain steadfast in His will. In those moments where we slip, we must fully embrace correction and be trained by His discipline. “For the Lord disciplines and corrects those whom He loves, and He punishes every son whom He receives and welcomes [to His heart].” (Hebrews 12:6)

By Aerial Baheth

MINISTERS IN TRAINING CLASS OF 2024

The church’s Ministers In Training graduation ceremony held in the Kingdom Christian Church sanctuary marked a significant milestone, as it was the first graduation ceremony to be held at our ministry Family and friends were alongside members of the congregation to show support in this momentous occasion. The Salutatorian, Diona Austin, embodying the culmination of academic and spiritual growth, delivered a stirring address that stirred the hearts of all present, inspiring them to embrace their calling with unwavering faith. The heartfelt speech from Valedictorian Kera “Nikki” Webb followed suit, expressing profound appreciation for the support and camaraderie experienced throughout the journey and embracing her growth in confidence. As the ceremony drew to a close, the graduates stood united, their spirits uplifted by the love and encouragement from Pastor Rogers, ready to embark on their sacred mission with humility and resolve.

FATHER’SDAY FATHER’SDAY FATHER’SDAY

Pastor Rogers

Dear Dad, thank you so much for the dynamic impact that you have had on my life. I am so grateful to say that I have you as my father! Thank you for not being two - faced; not one way in the pulpit and another at home Thank you for encouraging and pushing me to higher heights both spiritually and even academically I am so grateful to have a male figure in my life who I can model my life after You’ve been so ahead in ALL areas, including spiritually and academically and I really admire that about you Thank you for showing me what it looks like to be a successful CHRISTIAN black person in a dark and evil world You have prayed for me countless times and with your faith working with mine, our prayers have always worked. Thank you for allowing God to use you to provide for and protect me and for teaching me how to be different, even at school, and to be ok with it. I love you so much and Happy Father's Day!

- Lauren

Dear Dad, happy Father's Day Thank you for being a good dad, who invests in my life Thank you for loving me, blessing me, protecting me, disciplining me, providing for me, and teaching me Thank you for always teaching me good, godly morals and helping me to build character Thank you for always being generous and privileging me to do stuff that I don't deserve Thank you for correcting me when I need it and teaching me to be honest and upstanding. Dad, you are truly one of a kind. A God - loving, intelligent, Spirit filled, strong man. It's hard to find people like this in this evil world. Thank you for teaching me faith and young manhood. Thank you for demanding excellence whenever I have slacked off. I love you, and hope you have the best Father's Day to date.

- Love Gabe Jr.

Dear Dad, Thank you so much for being a great dad to me. You have not been just any dad, but you have been a dad who is good to his family, caring for his family, helpful to his family, funny, and a dad who doesn’t always have something to do other than spending time with his family! The list goes on and on! Thank you for also being an anointed man of God. God has used you in many ways in my life and the rest of our family’s lives. From buying gum to pulling me through spiritually, Dad you have always been there for me! Thank you for spending time with me by playing video games, such as 2K, playing monopoly together, and much more! Thank you for paying all of the bills and providing for me Thank you for paying for my siblings and I to go to a great school Thank you for also playing basketball with us (even though you cheat at times) I love you so much Dad and Happy Father’s Day!

- Christian Rogers

Dear Dad, this is Stephen Thank you for all you've done for me I love you so much Thank you for taking us to school a lot and taking us to the Barbershop to get our haircut every weekend and thank you for taking us to Maddios yesterday You've been a very blessed dad and thank you for anointing us every morning before we go somewhere and you preach well whenever we go to church and thank you for letting us go to the picnic yesterday. You're the best dad in the world and thank you for taking us to Grandma and Grandaddy's house yesterday and thank you for the picnic yesterday. Every day everybody at our church had so much fun. Everybody who went down the slide had so much fun and at the face painting and at the American warrior but at the water slide was the best part and the water balloons. Thank you for the bounce house and the pizza truck and when it's our birthday thank you for getting us gifts on all of our birthdays. You are so funny and a funny dad. You are a super duper very very very very very very very very good dad and thank you for choosing to be a Pastor because you are a good pastor Everybody at church likes you so much

- Stephen

FATHER’SDAY FATHER’SDAY FATHER’SDAY

My dad is an amazing mentor and father. He's always there for me when I need any advice whether it be spiritual or practical. To this day, I know I can count on him no matter what the situation is!

Nasir Roberts

Dad, you're a true man of God, mentor, and friend You inspire me to be the man God called me to be. I'm blessed to have your guidance to help me avoid unnecessary mistakes You're a great father, husband, and son I love you!

Landon Johnson

We thank him for all he's done and for working hard to pay for our house and school. Thank you for being loving, kind and faithful to us Thank you for always giving us something to eat and opening up the world of gardening to us Thank you daddy and Happy Father's Day.

Brielle, Asher and Ariel Holmes

Jon Jr- When I think of Jonathan Austin Sr I think of the best father that no one could ever replace. I think of a friend, the most caring, thoughtful, considerate person to not just me but everyone he encounters. I think of a naturally funny person always telling dad jokes and laughing. I think of a firm man who is able to spread wisdom to a lot of people and to be a father figure to many.

Aaron- My dad works hard everyday and still comes home to bake. Keep up the good work Dad.

Eddy- My dad is strong, confident, bold, and amazing to be with. I like it when he takes us to 7/11 for slushies and snacks.

GRILLED STEAK KABOBS

INGREDIENTS

about8metalskewers,orwoodenskewers,soakedinwaterfor10minutes ⅓cupsoysauce

2to3tablespoonsoliveoil

2tablespoonsapplecidervinegar

1to2tablespoonshoney

1teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

about1.5poundsbonelesstopsirloinsteakcentercut,dicedintobite-sizedpieces

1redbellpepper,dicedintobite-sizedpieces

1yellowororangebellpepper,dicedintobite-sizedpieces

1redonion,dicedintobite-sizedpieces

1largezucchini,dicedintobite-sizedpieces

about11/2cupsfreshpineapple,dicedintobite-sizedpieces saltandpepper,forseasoningtotaste,ifdesired

2tablespoonsfreshparsley,cilantro,orbasilforgarnishing;optional

INSTRUCTIONS

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1. Preheatanoutdoorgasgrilltomediumheat;alternativelypreheatanindoorgrill pan.

Toalargeziptopbag,addthesoysauce,oliveoil,applecidervinegar,honey,pepper, steak,sealbag,andsquishcontentsaroundtomixandevenlycoatthesteak.Place thebaginthefridgetomarinateforatleast15minutes,orupto4hours.

Toawoodenskewer,addapieceofsteak,piecesofpeppers,onion,zucchini, pineapple,andrepeattheingredientsuntiltheskewerisfull.Repeatwithall remainingskewers.(Feelfreetouseanyvegetablesyouhaveonhand).

3. Addthekabobstoalightlyoiledgrill,cover,andcookforabout7minutesfor mediumrare(145F)andabout8to9minutesformedium(160F)doneness.Turn kabobsoccasionally.Exactcookingtimewillvarydependingonthetypeofgrill,the size,theheatlevel,howbigthepiecesofsteakareoneachkabob,etc.Cookuntil donetoyourpersonalpreference

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4. Ifdesired,seasonwithsaltandpepper,andoptionallygarnishwithfreshherbs Let kabobsrestafewminutespriortoserving Kabobsarebestwarmandfresh

Upcoming Events

Join us for the Grace Run for Life 2024!

GRACERUN FORLIFE

Registration for the inaugural Grace Run for Life is NOW open! Join us for this fundraising opportunity at the Clarks Creek Greenway on Saturday, July 20th, at 8am. Not local? No problem. You can participate virtually. This is a fundraiser! So rally your family, friends and co-workers to donate through the race website! The person who raises the most funds will be our winner, so be sure your supporters type in your name when they donate. We invite walkers, runners, spectators and donors to come and support. This is a great opportunity to bring awareness to the Grace House and to raise funds. Please visit the Grace Run for Life website to donate or for more information. We are excited about advancing our mission to help women and children catch up and win in life!

Fathers

The culture places little to no value on the role of fathers, however, fathers have a significant and unique impact in the lives of their children. Their influence is such an important and integral part of God's creation that God designed a pattern by which fathers should operate. In this book, Dr. Rogers identifies three distinct and pivotal roles of a father to the development of a child's overall well-being. Men and women alike should read this book as a tool for purpose and development and to gain a greater understanding of the character and nature of a father.

Gabriel Rogers, PH.D. Senior Pastor

Ministry Highlight- Men’s Ministry

TheMen’sMinistryatKCCencapsulatesa programthat“strengthensthetotalman.”The menmeetonthesecondSaturdayofeverymonth foraspecialtimeofdiscipleshipcalled“Coffee andABible;thisisaSaturdaymorningfellowship inwhichthemenarepouredintobyourPastoror oneofoursolidmentohelpthemtobecome betterhusbands,fathersandvisionariesin general.Themenalsoparticipateinabi-monthly outreachprograminwhichtheyfeed approximately200menonaSaturdaywhile fellowshippingwiththemandstrengthening themthroughevangelism.

Bible Trivia

1. What sign did God give Noah as a token of His covenant? 2. At what age was Jesus baptized? 3. Was it Abraham or Lot who decided they should separate? 4. How did Jacob disguise himself to fool Isaac? 5. What Prophet did God send to rebuke Ahab? 6. True or False: Job said “Woman you sound foolish”?

7. Fill in the Blank: David’s wife, Michal, was the daughter of

30, Abraham, Esau’s clothes and goat skin, Elijah, True, Saul