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 | Jul 15, 2026 | Kent R. Hunter, Mission, Movement
Do you ever read Scripture and find it challenging? Most Christians, to be honest, would admit serious discomfort with some of the content provided by Jesus Himself. In Matthew 10:16-22, it is likely that Jesus definitely got the attention of the disciples—and the... 
by Kent R. Hunter | Jul 8, 2026 | Kent R. Hunter, Kingdom, Mission
To be clear, you likely attend church for good, solid, biblical reasons. You are committed to Scripture and your congregation. Most importantly, you are committed to Jesus as your Lord and Savior. You want your congregation to flourish—reaching more people who will... 
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 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...