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The Mission of Church Doctor Ministries — Church Doctor Report Special Issue #3
A good part of my professional life has been dedicated to helping local churches become more effective in reaching lost people. Call it “church growth,” “the Great Commission,” or simply “effective outreach”—the focus has always remained the same. This is my calling....
Exciting times ahead and big changes coming for Church Doctor Ministries!
This is the first in a series of blogs written by the leader of Church Doctor Ministries, Dr. Tracee J. Swank. Hey—did you catch that title next to my name? On July 29, 2023, I finished a three-year journey and received my Doctor of Ministry degree. I chose to focus...
What Do You Think About the Dark Side of Our Society?
What do you think about the dark side of our society? Are you one of those who is concerned about our future? Not to be overly negative, but do you see much of the following from the news media: rampant evil, people grabbing and grasping at everything to find...
Calamity Clarifies: How God Will Use You Now — May/June 2023 Church Doctor Report
If you’re a “God watcher,” you look at every aspect of life from the perspective of the mission. It’s true: Many Christians do not. It’s way too easy to become a Christian consumer, not a missionary (or witness) for Jesus. I understand: Many Christians are freaked out...
Lodge Faith in Your Heart
Today, the United States has a legacy of school tragedies. Maybe you remember the first shocking incident, or perhaps not. It was a tragic shooting of several children at an elementary school. That following Sunday, I heard a great sermon and, briefly, a passing...