by Kent R. Hunter | Jul 9, 2014 | Movement
Nobody likes a complainer. Every church has a few – those whose “glass is half empty.” They are never satisfied. They gripe about the weeds in the landscaping, complain that the pastor preaches too long, and they can’t stand the new music. They’re irritated by the...
by Kent R. Hunter | Jun 16, 2014 | Movement
Is there a McDonald’s next to your church? Three factors have changed the world in North America greatly. First, North America has become a destination culture. When I was younger, we went to the mall to actually buy something. My grown children go to the mall just to...
by Kent R. Hunter | Jun 9, 2014 | Movement
Who goes to Bible class at your church? In the vast majority of congregations across North America, the answer is about 5% of the adults who regularly attend worship (most of the people in your church who have the spiritual gift of knowledge—they like to learn). Yet...
by Kent R. Hunter | Jun 5, 2014 | Movement
In 70% of the churches I consult, there are terrorists who are long-term members. These are not like the terrorists you see in the news on television, or read about in the newspapers. They are (usually) not physically dangerous. However, they do harm the body of...
by Kent R. Hunter | Jun 5, 2014 | Church Doctor Report, Movement
How much effort do you put into intentionally thinking about space when it comes to the effectiveness of your church? Below are ten ways to increase the power of space for your church. Read a more in-depth discussion about the power of space in the May/June 2014...