The Rev. Roger Baker, OSL, is an ordained elder (minister) in the United Methodist Church (Southwest Texas Annual Conference) and has pastored congregations in England, Texas, and Alabama. Roger is also a technical expert with broad experience in today's Internet culture. He holds a BS in Computer Software from Excelsior College (USNY), a MA in Computer Resource Management from Webster University, and a postgraduate certificate in Theology for Ministry (MDiv equivalent) from the University of Cambridge. As a life-vowed member of the Order of St. Luke, Roger is a permanent student of liturgical reform in the church.

Roger served in the Federal and state military, both on active duty and in the reserves. Roger was mobilized during Desert Storm to assist in the return to active service of hundred of other Air Force veterans. He was again mobilized for Operation Lone Star in 2002 as Command Chaplain for the Texas Medical Rangers, the medical brigade of the Texas State Guard. He served as night watch desk officer for the Alabama State Defense Force during the recovery efforts after Hurricane Katrina. As a military veteran, Roger is also personally concerned with disability issues. Roger is a multiple sclerosis (MS) patient who is mobile with crutches but sometimes uses a wheelchair.

Roger seeks to live out his calling while raising two boys (Michael age 8 and Matthew age 6.) He is married to Sue, a US Air Force Medical Service Corps officer. In addition to web ministry, Roger occasionally teaches and preaches locally and is completing a ThD through Columbia Evangelical Seminary.

Location

Burke, Virginia, USA

Disciplines

• Religion

Affiliation

Columbia Evangelical Seminary

Website

http://ststephensfairfax.org