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... 
by Rupert Loyd | Jan 13, 2026 | Church Doctor Report, Kingdom, Mission, Movement, Rupert Loyd
Many churches believe they are doing discipleship because they offer Bible study classes. Scripture is opened. Notes are taken. Discussion is thoughtful. People leave better informed than when they arrived. And yet something stubborn remains unchanged. Patterns of... 
by Kent R. Hunter | Dec 3, 2025 | Church Doctor Report, Kent R. Hunter, Mission, Movement
My wife and I first met Phil during the coffee break between the early and late worship services. It was easy to see that he was new to our church. He was standing alone in the café area. So, I walked up to him and introduced myself. I had seen him from a distance the... 
by Rupert Loyd | Nov 4, 2025 | Church Doctor Report, Mission, Movement, Rupert Loyd
I was sitting at the table with a worship pastor friend of mine, enjoying coffee and celebrating his retirement of 40 years in ministry. During his last 10 years at the church, because of his unique secular background, he had been the one in charge of overseeing his... 
by Kent R. Hunter | Oct 1, 2025 | Church Doctor Report, Church Politics, Kent R. Hunter, Movement
If you are 20 years old, you have made perhaps ten thousand decisions. If you are 60 years old, you have likely made one million decisions. Based on a number of issues, you have made more—or fewer—decisions than others. Some decisions we make are less consequential.... 
by Rupert Loyd | Sep 3, 2025 | Church Doctor Report, Kingdom, Movement, Revival, Rupert Loyd
Jesus rarely meets our expectations—and that’s part of what makes Him so compelling. If you’re looking for a safe and predictable king, Jesus isn’t your guy. He doesn’t come to endorse the status quo or affirm the powerful. Instead, He walks up a mountain, sits down,...