by John Wargowsky | Jan 26, 2017 | Church Doctor Report, Movement
Programs are Good, Transformation is Great: The Missing Ingredient in Many Churches This issue focuses on one of the most confused elements of how people look at an effective church. Swamped by exhausting programs, churches tire people out, yet achieve little of the...
by Kent R. Hunter | Jul 13, 2016 | Church Doctor Report
The “gap year” is a social institution in many countries. It is the practice of young adults to take a year off between high school and college. The year ideally includes real life experiences that develop character and wisdom. The gap year provides clarity and...
by Kent R. Hunter | Feb 8, 2016 | Church Doctor Report
Ten Ways to Turn Your Church Inside Out Develop a culture beyond “inviting” and “bringing” to church as primary strategies. Add more focus on taking Christianity to others. Build this worldview among Christians. Church is not a destination but a launch pad. Resurrect...
by Kent R. Hunter | Jan 25, 2016 | Church Doctor Report
What Are You Missing? It was an unusually warm, sunny, winter day in northern Indiana. For some time we wanted to visit Springdale Church in a neighboring city. When we learned they offered a Saturday service at 5 p.m., it was an easy decision. We discovered...
by Kent R. Hunter | Jan 14, 2016 | Church Doctor Report, Movement
Based on his own experience as the pastor of an inner city church in Detroit, Kent Hunter reflects on the movement power of reaching the least, the last, and the lost. After developing a mission culture among God’s people, reaching out to others becomes a primary...