Rodger Crooks was born in Nigeria of missionary parents and converted in his late teens. He was minister of Belvoir Prebyterian Church in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and in 2017 was inducted to Campbeltown Free Church. He is married to Joan and they have three grown-up children. In his down time he enjoys strong black coffee, reading history, and supporting Manchester United and the Irish rugby and cricket teams. Rodger is the author of several books, including One Lord, One Plan, One People published by the Trust.