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 Tracee J. Swank | Jun 19, 2025 | Church Politics, Kingdom, Movement, Tracee J. Swank
What’s Slowing Down Your Church’s Growth? Many churches pray for growth, yet their leadership structures create bottlenecks. Too much red tape, too many committees, and too little empowerment can choke ministry opportunities before they start. A New Model:... 
by Tracee J. Swank | May 22, 2025 | Church Politics, Kingdom, Movement, Tracee J. Swank
Myth #1: Leadership Is About Holding a Position Many churches elect leaders based on popularity, longevity, or availability. But biblical leadership isn’t about titles—it’s about serving through gifts and calling. The New Testament emphasizes equipping leaders through... 
by Tracee J. Swank | Apr 17, 2025 | Church Politics, Kingdom, Movement, Tracee J. Swank
Why Committees Aren’t Working Let’s be honest—many church committees feel like a waste of time. Endless meetings, discussions with no action, and leadership that feels stuck in bureaucracy. Sound familiar? Traditional church structures were built for institutional... 
by Tracee J. Swank | Mar 20, 2025 | Church Politics, Kingdom, Movement, Tracee J. Swank
Is Your Church Leadership Model Holding You Back? For generations, churches have relied on committees, elections, and rigid structures to manage leadership. But in today’s fast-moving culture, these traditional models often lead to burnout, disengagement, and mission... 
by Rupert Loyd | Mar 4, 2025 | Church Doctor Report, Church Politics, Movement, Rupert Loyd
Throughout Scripture, the Church (big C), despite its flaws and missteps, is often spoken of in glowing terms. Church leaders and pastors will frequently describe church membership in terms of family, relationship, and belonging. All in all, this is a good thing and...