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 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 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 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,... 
by Rupert Loyd | Jul 2, 2025 | Church Doctor Report, Mission, Movement, Rupert Loyd
Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. (Revelation 21:1 CSB) Have you ever wondered how God is going to bring renewal to earth? Let’s look at that. Wouldn’t you agree that, in... 
by Rupert Loyd | May 8, 2025 | Church Doctor Report, Movement, Rupert Loyd
Have you ever wondered if the Gospel is bigger than a private, spiritual rescue operation for souls? It’s unfortunate, but many Christians have never encountered the grand vision and sweep of Scripture’s narrative: God is renewing all creation, and He invites us to...