The Historic Second Baptist Church now known as Cathedral International of Perth Amboy, Asbury Park and Plainfield has its rich history dating back to 1892.  With God’s help and hand on our faithful servants we acknowledge and give honor to those who paved the way to make this ministry the unforgettable experience. 

The Late Reverend Henry Herbert Rodgers, Jr. – Elder Stateman and Assistant Pastor (December 25, 1937 – June 30, 2024)

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The Rev. Henry Herbert Rodgers, Jr. served in ministry at this historic Second Baptist Church and Cathedral International of Perth Amboy, New Jersey for over thirty years in the areas of Evangelism, Prison Ministry, Discipleship, and Marriage and Family as a lecturer, facilitator of seminars, retreats and other activities relevant to the family. Ordained a Deacon by the late Reverend Herbert Mack Martin at the historical Broad Street, Second Baptist Church. Under the tutelage of Bishop Donald Hilliard Jr., Senior Pastor of Cathedral International, he was licensed to preach the gospel, ordained by the Progressive Baptist Association, and appointed Elder.  He served as an Elder and Associate Pastor of Marriage and Family.  His academia profile includes certificates of Theology from the former Northeastern Bible College of Essex Fells, New Jersey currently known as Kings College of New York: Pastoral Counseling from Zarephath Bible College and a myriad of vital experience at the Cathedral International. He was known wherever he goes as the unequivocal voice for Christ with compassion for humanity, mentor for boys, young adults, married couples, and a community collaborate as a member of the Perth Amboy Clergy Association, liaison between the Church and City, Fraternal Order of Police and subscribing Life member of the NAACP.

He was married to the former Pinkie M. Jackson of Louisiana, a co-laborer in ministry. He attests their greatest accomplishment as parenting their two adult children, Henry III and Karen Joy. They are doting grandparents of Summer Joy, Zaniyah Joy, Zander, and Evan, blessed in-laws of Zelva and Nitzaliz, and celebrated 58 years of Holy Matrimony.