| Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church 4817 Jefferson Avenue SW Birmingham, Alabama 35221 |
Edward E. Rodgers, Sr
4817 Jefferson Avenue, SW
Birmingham, AL 35221
(205) 925-2134
MINISTERIAL OBJECTIVE:
To go out into the hedges and highways compelling me, women,
boys, and girls to come into the saving Grace & knowledge of
our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
PROFESSIONAL:
On May 29, 1983, Dr. Edward E. Rodgers became the 7th pastor
of Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church-Hillman Station,
determined to serve God by obeying the mandate as stated in
Matthew 28:18-20.
God is blessing his leadership
• A 1.2 Million dollar sanctuary seating 1500 people was
completed in May 1992, and the Mortgage Burning was in 1997.
• A Food Bank Program which serves over 300 families with food begun in 1999.
• A Foreign Mission Ministry in Bluefields, Nicaragua and the establishment of Hopewell
International Baptist Church.
• A Spring & Summer Camp Program (arts & crafts, recreational sports, field trips, computer
training, culinary arts, agriculture, cultural arts, tutoring, mentoring.
• In March 2003 a 1.6 million dollar Community Family Life Center erected with a 501 ( c ) 3 status
which included an office complex, a commercial size kitchen, a library, exercise room, a
computer lab, a gym and an inside walking track.
• A Senior Citizen Day Program (catered hot meal, arts & craft, games social involvement,
special services-health screenings)
• A renovation project to renovate old houses in the community in order that families can
become homeowners and revitalize the community.
• A GED Program, resume assistance, computer training/Lab, job readiness.
• Karate classes, basketball, volleyball, softball, Health fairs, Weekly Blood Pressure/Glucose
screening.
• Designated Red Cross Disaster Facility.
Pastor Rodgers has accomplished and received several honors. He is the Moderator of the Jefferson County
District Association, Vice-President at large of the Alabama State Convention, 1st Vice President of the Northwest
Wing of the District State Convention; Facilitator of the National Baptist Convention USA, Inc. & the Southwest
Regional Conference. He attended the Birmingham Baptist College and graduated with the following honors and
degrees: Bible Certificate, Bible Diploma, Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.), Bachelor of Theology degree (BTH).
He is an alumni member and was honored with the Doctor of Divinity Degree (D.D.) Pastor Rodgers is married
and father of five children.
Faith Plans:
“The Lord have given me a vision of growth and hope; for if there is no vision the people will perish” I see A
Hopewell Manor Community Housing Development, Senior Citizen Assistance Living Complex, Planting Churches
National & International, A Prison Ministry and Half-way House just to name a few. Our vision is to meet the needs
of fallen humanity.
4817 Jefferson Avenue, SW
Birmingham, AL 35221
(205) 925-2134
MINISTERIAL OBJECTIVE:
To go out into the hedges and highways compelling me, women,
boys, and girls to come into the saving Grace & knowledge of
our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
PROFESSIONAL:
On May 29, 1983, Dr. Edward E. Rodgers became the 7th pastor
of Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church-Hillman Station,
determined to serve God by obeying the mandate as stated in
Matthew 28:18-20.
God is blessing his leadership
• A 1.2 Million dollar sanctuary seating 1500 people was
completed in May 1992, and the Mortgage Burning was in 1997.
• A Food Bank Program which serves over 300 families with food begun in 1999.
• A Foreign Mission Ministry in Bluefields, Nicaragua and the establishment of Hopewell
International Baptist Church.
• A Spring & Summer Camp Program (arts & crafts, recreational sports, field trips, computer
training, culinary arts, agriculture, cultural arts, tutoring, mentoring.
• In March 2003 a 1.6 million dollar Community Family Life Center erected with a 501 ( c ) 3 status
which included an office complex, a commercial size kitchen, a library, exercise room, a
computer lab, a gym and an inside walking track.
• A Senior Citizen Day Program (catered hot meal, arts & craft, games social involvement,
special services-health screenings)
• A renovation project to renovate old houses in the community in order that families can
become homeowners and revitalize the community.
• A GED Program, resume assistance, computer training/Lab, job readiness.
• Karate classes, basketball, volleyball, softball, Health fairs, Weekly Blood Pressure/Glucose
screening.
• Designated Red Cross Disaster Facility.
Pastor Rodgers has accomplished and received several honors. He is the Moderator of the Jefferson County
District Association, Vice-President at large of the Alabama State Convention, 1st Vice President of the Northwest
Wing of the District State Convention; Facilitator of the National Baptist Convention USA, Inc. & the Southwest
Regional Conference. He attended the Birmingham Baptist College and graduated with the following honors and
degrees: Bible Certificate, Bible Diploma, Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.), Bachelor of Theology degree (BTH).
He is an alumni member and was honored with the Doctor of Divinity Degree (D.D.) Pastor Rodgers is married
and father of five children.
Faith Plans:
“The Lord have given me a vision of growth and hope; for if there is no vision the people will perish” I see A
Hopewell Manor Community Housing Development, Senior Citizen Assistance Living Complex, Planting Churches
National & International, A Prison Ministry and Half-way House just to name a few. Our vision is to meet the needs
of fallen humanity.