by Gia Tatone | Sep 3, 2026 | Church Doctor Report, Gia Tatone, Mission, Movement
It is that time of the year: Summer is quickly beginning to pass by, and we are bracing to approach autumn. Some of us are desperately holding on to every second of summer that is left—that watermelon crunch, robust red tomatoes, flower gardens, long walks on the... 
by Kent R. Hunter | Aug 6, 2026 | Church Doctor Report, Kent R. Hunter, Movement
The military platoon had been engaged in battle for three weeks, day and night. Finally, the battle paused, and the enemy was quiet. The colonel took the opportunity to thank the weary troops: “Men, you have done a great job to diminish the enemy. The war isn’t over,... 
by Rupert Loyd | Jul 2, 2026 | Church Doctor Report, Mission, Rupert Loyd
At first glance, the statement sounds backward. Churches have mission statements, mission committees, and mission budgets. We naturally think the Church has a mission. But the Bible tells a larger story. Before there was a Church, there was God—a God who creates,... 
by Gia Tatone | Jun 4, 2026 | Church Doctor Report, Gia Tatone, Kingdom, Movement
The first Thursday of May is considered the National Day of Prayer in the United States. I heard about many churches and congregation members who were willing to venture to a meeting place in their city to pray. What I did not hear was how these individuals engaged... 
by Kent R. Hunter | May 7, 2026 | Church Doctor Report, Kent R. Hunter, Mission, Movement
The New Testament is the amazing story of the phenomenal multiplication of Christianity. While the New Testament records how the Holy Spirit added to the number of those in the spiritual movement (Acts 2:41), the result was exponential. How does that work in your... 
by Rupert Loyd | Apr 2, 2026 | Church Doctor Report, Kingdom, Mission, Movement
People everywhere often look for the extraordinary moment. And church leaders often feel pressure to produce something extraordinary. A new ministry that energizes the congregation. A strategy that brings visible growth. A breakthrough moment that signals renewed...