Dr. Bob Rodgers
Dr. Bob Rodgers has served as senior pastor of Evangel World Prayer Center for more than 30 years. He is deeply passionate about prayer and fasting, which he emphasizes as a vital part of the church's ministry. Under his leadership, Evangel has grown to include as many as twelve campuses within the city of Louisville, its surrounding areas and Indiana, providing support for effective inner-city outreach, and several global initiatives. Many have been led to faith in Christ and into the baptism of the Holy Spirit through his teaching.
When he began his ministry with a 40-day fast, Pastor Bob felt a calling from God to "reach the poor of your city." He has been obedient to his assignment by establishing The Lord's Kitchen, an inner-city outreach that feeds more than 50,000 people a month, provides housing for veterans, and helps people recover from drug and alcohol addiction. His ministry has also touched lives around the world, ministering in as many as 47 nations.
Dr. Rodgers is a graduate of Asbury Theological Seminary and holds an earned doctorate from Oral Roberts University and is the author of over 60 books including the bestseller, The 21 Day Fast. He and his wife, Margaret, have three children and six grandchildren.