Larry + Kay Rogers
Larry + Kay Rogers
Larry and Kay Rogers met while attending Lubbock Christian University and have been married for fifty-one years. Both came to faith as young children while attending Church of Christ congregations. They have spent decades serving their community, often quietly, showing that ministry doesn’t always require stepping into the spotlight. Much of their work happens behind the scenes, especially in prayer and support for others.
Prayer is at the heart of their ministry. Kay explains, “There was a time in my life when I was hearing people say, ‘You bring it to God, leave it at His feet, and you walk off and leave it.’ You know, when you're praying. Don't keep going back and forth. And then, the more I got to studying, the more I was going, 'No, the persistent widow kept going and kept bringing it to God. And God says, bring it to me.'” Kay adds, “Even your one-word prayers all through the day just keep them going—even a one-word prayer or a sentence prayer, all through the day is prayer. We're bad about thinking we can handle things on our own when we ought to first take it to God in prayer to begin with.” Larry describes this practice: “I’m usually up here on campus, prayer walking the buildings and over all who enter the Connection Center.” For Larry and Kay, prayer is not passive—it is an active ministry, a quiet but powerful way to serve their community and sustain those in need.
Their heart for missions also reflects this behind-the-scenes approach. Larry recalls a time when a missionary visited his church and encouraged him to grow up and be a missionary. Later, a missionary came to LCU and invited them on a week-long mission trip to Switzerland. He wanted to go but couldn’t raise the funds. Larry serves as a great example of someone with a heart for missions but a different calling—finding other ways to be part of the mission field. “I told River, 'We're gonna go with you. We're gonna stay here, we're going to pray a lot, and we're gonna support you each month, and you get on the plane and you go.'” Both Kay and Larry believe, “If you can’t go, you need to support.” Some of the ways they support missionaries include encouragement, financial support, and prayer.
By creating all the pre-K Sunday school curriculum and supporting other teachers, Kay serves in ways that often go unseen but make a meaningful difference for both children and families. “My forte is not being an administrator or leader, but you tell me what to do and I’ll do it. But when you do this, you don’t just reach the kids—you reach the families too.” Kay has found a way to help reach children and parents while still leaning into her strengths.
Larry and Kay’s decades of behind-the-scenes teaching, prayer, and support reveal a ministry of faithfulness, presence, and heart. They have touched generations, guided families, and supported missions near and far—all quietly, without fanfare. Through prayer and service, they demonstrate that ministry is measured not by recognition but by dedication, heart, and faithfulness. Larry and Kay’s example reminds us that there are so many ways to serve here at VLC—sometimes in the spotlight, but often behind the scenes.
Prayer is at the heart of their ministry. Kay explains, “There was a time in my life when I was hearing people say, ‘You bring it to God, leave it at His feet, and you walk off and leave it.’ You know, when you're praying. Don't keep going back and forth. And then, the more I got to studying, the more I was going, 'No, the persistent widow kept going and kept bringing it to God. And God says, bring it to me.'” Kay adds, “Even your one-word prayers all through the day just keep them going—even a one-word prayer or a sentence prayer, all through the day is prayer. We're bad about thinking we can handle things on our own when we ought to first take it to God in prayer to begin with.” Larry describes this practice: “I’m usually up here on campus, prayer walking the buildings and over all who enter the Connection Center.” For Larry and Kay, prayer is not passive—it is an active ministry, a quiet but powerful way to serve their community and sustain those in need.
Their heart for missions also reflects this behind-the-scenes approach. Larry recalls a time when a missionary visited his church and encouraged him to grow up and be a missionary. Later, a missionary came to LCU and invited them on a week-long mission trip to Switzerland. He wanted to go but couldn’t raise the funds. Larry serves as a great example of someone with a heart for missions but a different calling—finding other ways to be part of the mission field. “I told River, 'We're gonna go with you. We're gonna stay here, we're going to pray a lot, and we're gonna support you each month, and you get on the plane and you go.'” Both Kay and Larry believe, “If you can’t go, you need to support.” Some of the ways they support missionaries include encouragement, financial support, and prayer.
By creating all the pre-K Sunday school curriculum and supporting other teachers, Kay serves in ways that often go unseen but make a meaningful difference for both children and families. “My forte is not being an administrator or leader, but you tell me what to do and I’ll do it. But when you do this, you don’t just reach the kids—you reach the families too.” Kay has found a way to help reach children and parents while still leaning into her strengths.
Larry and Kay’s decades of behind-the-scenes teaching, prayer, and support reveal a ministry of faithfulness, presence, and heart. They have touched generations, guided families, and supported missions near and far—all quietly, without fanfare. Through prayer and service, they demonstrate that ministry is measured not by recognition but by dedication, heart, and faithfulness. Larry and Kay’s example reminds us that there are so many ways to serve here at VLC—sometimes in the spotlight, but often behind the scenes.
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Sunday Mornings | 9:30am 11:00am
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