Moon Port Pastor: Adrian Rogers and the First Baptist Church of Merritt Island, Florida

by Phil Kramer

There is a timeless, inspirational message to be found when talking about the Merritt Island years of Adrian Rogers. With a priority upon the inerrant Word of God preached in a dynamic and endearing way along with an emphasis upon personal evangelism, the fullness of the Holy Spirit, and an innovative vision for comprehensively ministering to "the whole man...physical, mental, and spiritual," contemporary readers will feel as though Adrian Rogers once again stands behind the Merritt Island pulpit, challenging them just as he challenged his congregation 60 years ago. Indeed, readers will be hard-pressed to remain uninspired and unchanged after experiencing the timeless story of the Moon Port Pastor.

340 pages, Paperback

Published May 1, 2024

Reviews

[Larry · Rating 5 out of 5]

I served with Dr. Rogers for 9 years at Bellevue Baptist Church, and though I'd heard a little about his Merritt Island years, I had no idea what a remarkable 8 years those were. This book is much more than a biography. It's a book about biblical leadership and overall Christian growth. Every Christian and every pastor will benefit greatly from it.

[Austin Wynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great book about a season in Adrian Rogers’ life that I did not know about. He had a truly remarkable way of leading and preaching the Gospel that resonated with many people. I was blessed to meet the author and loved his section at the end of the book on takeaways from Adrian Rogers’s ministry. I was struck with the Spirit-filled, evangelistic manner of his leadership and it challenged my pastoral ministry aims and desires. Great read!

[Mark Park · Rating 4 out of 5]

Church leaders will be inspired and informed by Moon Port Pastor. Parts I and III are as highly applicable to ministry today as they were in the 60s and 70s. Part II is a historical account of church history that demonstrates the ministry of this Man of God. You will be blessed!

[Leroy Zumack · Rating 5 out of 5]

À fine survey of a Gospel preaching Spirit filled man who loved Christ. He was unique.

[Christian Nelson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic perspective about Southern Baptist churches. Blended the space race history with the important moments happening in Merit Island. Great read.

[Hunter Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

There will never be another Dr. Adrian Rogers. This books recounts his early years of life, and if you love him, you’ll love this. I could re-read this book over and over again, and find new details of his amazing leadership and the faith he lived out. Excellent read!