Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-church-doctor-report The Church Doctor Report is a bi-monthly quick hit of strategic and influential information. To receive this newsletter as an e-mail, sign up by going to www.churchdoctor.org. 2019 ae510007-7296-5075-8112-032e1e90e6da no en Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:00:09 -0700 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:39:39 -0800 https://img.transistor.fm/iJ0w9dHpBGKrtMmi5RR2BMHH5LLj-u9xD-tH0Zz1vLs/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzU5NzUvMTU3NDc3/NTMyNC1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.jpg episodic Church Doctor Ministries The Church Doctor Report is a bi-monthly quick hit of strategic and influential information. To receive this newsletter as an e-mail, sign up by going to www.churchdoctor.org. The Church Doctor Report is a bi-monthly quick hit of strategic and influential information. Christianity, mission, discipleship, Great Commission, Church Doctor, Church Doctor Ministries Church Doctor Ministries No No 21 21 10 10 October 2025 Church Doctor Report: Christian Decision Making full 1f0b97d3-0122-491b-a3b9-8484c4c0e179 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2a5ce82e 8The October 2025 Church Doctor Report by Dr. Kent R. Hunter explores the spiritual dimension of decision-making, urging Christians and churches to seek God’s wisdom in both small and life-shaping choices. Drawing from personal experiences and biblical principles, Hunter emphasizes that decisions should not be driven by secular models like majority rule or Robert’s Rules of Order, but instead grounded in Scripture, prayer, and the guidance of spiritually mature believers. He advocates for churches to develop prayer-centered cultures of discernment, commission spiritually gifted leaders rather than elect them politically, and prioritize Kingdom-focused outcomes that advance the Great Commission.

]]> 8The October 2025 Church Doctor Report by Dr. Kent R. Hunter explores the spiritual dimension of decision-making, urging Christians and churches to seek God’s wisdom in both small and life-shaping choices. Drawing from personal experiences and biblical principles, Hunter emphasizes that decisions should not be driven by secular models like majority rule or Robert’s Rules of Order, but instead grounded in Scripture, prayer, and the guidance of spiritually mature believers. He advocates for churches to develop prayer-centered cultures of discernment, commission spiritually gifted leaders rather than elect them politically, and prioritize Kingdom-focused outcomes that advance the Great Commission.

]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0700 Church Doctor Ministries Church Doctor Ministries 935 8The October 2025 Church Doctor Report by Dr. Kent R. Hunter explores the spiritual dimension of decision-making, urging Christians and churches to seek God’s wisdom in both small and life-shaping choices. Drawing from personal experiences and biblical principles, Hunter emphasizes that decisions should not be driven by secular models like majority rule or Robert’s Rules of Order, but instead grounded in Scripture, prayer, and the guidance of spiritually mature believers. He advocates for churches to develop prayer-centered cultures of discernment, commission spiritually gifted leaders rather than elect them politically, and prioritize Kingdom-focused outcomes that advance the Great Commission.

]]> Christian decision-making, Biblical leadership, Church governance, Prayer in leadership, Kingdom-focused leadership, Great Commission church, Spiritual wisdom No 21 21 2 2 February 2025 Church Doctor Report: Five Roadblocks to Revival full 2fde6bfc-f1f4-4fc9-abfc-701fca96896b https://share.transistor.fm/s/74070e64 In this episode of the Church Doctor Report, Kent Hunter talks about the Five Roadblocks to Revival and the impact they have on the church.

]]> In this episode of the Church Doctor Report, Kent Hunter talks about the Five Roadblocks to Revival and the impact they have on the church.

]]> Tue, 07 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0800 Church Doctor Ministries Church Doctor Ministries 1688 In this episode of the Church Doctor Report, Kent Hunter talks about the Five Roadblocks to Revival and the impact they have on the church.

]]> Christianity, mission, discipleship, Great Commission, Church Doctor, Church Doctor Ministries No 20 20 6 6 December 2024 Church Doctor Report: Seven Mind Molders of Culture full 454afe12-12d7-4a97-96b2-13ab8a71f89f https://share.transistor.fm/s/4d55db47 In this episode of the Church Doctor Report, Kent Hunter talks about the Seven Mind Molders of Culture and the impact they have on the church.

]]> In this episode of the Church Doctor Report, Kent Hunter talks about the Seven Mind Molders of Culture and the impact they have on the church.

]]> Tue, 03 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0800 Church Doctor Ministries Church Doctor Ministries 938 In this episode of the Church Doctor Report, Kent Hunter talks about the Seven Mind Molders of Culture and the impact they have on the church.

]]> Christianity, mission, discipleship, Great Commission, Church Doctor, Church Doctor Ministries No 20 20 5 5 October 2024 Church Doctor Report: The Power of Spiritual Hope full 378cc479-7196-4327-8624-b5338bdafd46 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8d524ab0 In this episode of the Church Doctor Report, Kent Hunter talks about how the church and Christians can be the bearers of hope desperately needed in the world.

]]> In this episode of the Church Doctor Report, Kent Hunter talks about how the church and Christians can be the bearers of hope desperately needed in the world.

]]> Tue, 01 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0700 Church Doctor Ministries Church Doctor Ministries 671 In this episode of the Church Doctor Report, Kent Hunter talks about how the church and Christians can be the bearers of hope desperately needed in the world.

]]> Christianity, mission, discipleship, Great Commission, Church Doctor, Church Doctor Ministries No 20 20 4 4 July-August 2024 Church Doctor Report: But We’ve Always Done It That Way full 816eaa97-a293-4b3f-8d4c-51f62a8e42ab https://share.transistor.fm/s/16a5ee39 In this episode of the Church Doctor Report, Kent Hunter talks about the church needs to change strategies in a changing world, but not lose the message of the Gospel.

]]> In this episode of the Church Doctor Report, Kent Hunter talks about the church needs to change strategies in a changing world, but not lose the message of the Gospel.

]]> Tue, 23 Jul 2024 05:36:43 -0700 Church Doctor Ministries Church Doctor Ministries 771 In this episode of the Church Doctor Report, Kent Hunter talks about the church needs to change strategies in a changing world, but not lose the message of the Gospel.

]]> Christianity, mission, discipleship, Great Commission, Church Doctor, Church Doctor Ministries No 20 20 3 3 May-June 2024 Church Doctor Report: Reflections on Israel: Then and Now full 51509f5e-0969-4980-9f7e-e583c810763c https://share.transistor.fm/s/9370588f In this episode of the Church Doctor Report, Kent Hunter talks about the history of Israel and how ancient Israel was similar to Israel in present times.

]]> In this episode of the Church Doctor Report, Kent Hunter talks about the history of Israel and how ancient Israel was similar to Israel in present times.

]]> Wed, 15 May 2024 08:00:00 -0700 Church Doctor Ministries Church Doctor Ministries 691 In this episode of the Church Doctor Report, Kent Hunter talks about the history of Israel and how ancient Israel was similar to Israel in present times.

]]> Christianity, mission, discipleship, Great Commission, Church Doctor, Church Doctor Ministries No 20 20 2 2 March-April 2024 Church Doctor Report: A World of Turmoil: Wars and Rumors of Wars—Opportunities for Effective Outreach full e04dd8b7-12d2-4f1d-9b3c-1a584c775235 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e43db1db In this Church Doctor Report, Kent lays the groundwork to talk about opportunities the American Church has for effective outreach.

]]> In this Church Doctor Report, Kent lays the groundwork to talk about opportunities the American Church has for effective outreach.

]]> Tue, 19 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0700 Church Doctor Ministries Church Doctor Ministries 1266 In this Church Doctor Report, Kent lays the groundwork to talk about opportunities the American Church has for effective outreach.

]]> Christianity, mission, discipleship, Great Commission, Church Doctor, Church Doctor Ministries No 19 19 6 6 November-December 2023 Church Doctor Report: Roadblocks and Antidotes: Models for Ministry full 3be827c7-b131-4950-8613-28cb04173711 https://share.transistor.fm/s/30d301d3 In this episode, Kent Hunter talks about uncertainty in today's world causes more people to be receptive to the Gospel message. Kent gives ten roadblocks to mission effectiveness and the antidotes to them.

]]> In this episode, Kent Hunter talks about uncertainty in today's world causes more people to be receptive to the Gospel message. Kent gives ten roadblocks to mission effectiveness and the antidotes to them.

]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 08:00:00 -0800 Church Doctor Ministries Church Doctor Ministries 894 In this episode, Kent Hunter talks about uncertainty in today's world causes more people to be receptive to the Gospel message. Kent gives ten roadblocks to mission effectiveness and the antidotes to them.

]]> Christianity, mission, discipleship, Great Commission, Church Doctor, Church Doctor Ministries No 19 19 5 5 September-October 2023 Church Doctor Report: Breakthrough Strategy: Meet a Need, Share Your Faith, Grow Your Church full eaa323dd-06ab-4216-9a20-5ee4c654ee43 https://share.transistor.fm/s/adb93f6d In this episode, Kent Hunter talks about how Christians can learn missiology to meet felt needs in their community and share the Gospel.

]]> In this episode, Kent Hunter talks about how Christians can learn missiology to meet felt needs in their community and share the Gospel.

]]> Thu, 31 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0700 Church Doctor Ministries Church Doctor Ministries 1378 In this episode, Kent Hunter talks about how Christians can learn missiology to meet felt needs in their community and share the Gospel.

]]> Christianity, mission, discipleship, Great Commission, Church Doctor, Church Doctor Ministries No 19 19 3 3 May-June 2023 Church Doctor Report: Calamity Clarifies: How God Will Use You Now full ba76aa1f-65c7-4d1a-ac35-b0630b02e7a2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/20adf472 In this episode of the Church Doctor Report, Kent talks about how God uses times of calamity to bring about a season of receptivity.

]]> In this episode of the Church Doctor Report, Kent talks about how God uses times of calamity to bring about a season of receptivity.

]]> Tue, 16 May 2023 08:00:00 -0700 Church Doctor Ministries Church Doctor Ministries 827 In this episode of the Church Doctor Report, Kent talks about how God uses times of calamity to bring about a season of receptivity.

]]> Christianity, mission, discipleship, Great Commission, Church Doctor, Church Doctor Ministries No 19 19 1 1 January-February 2023 Church Doctor Report: Your Church Building: Mission Benefit or Roadblock? full 88d38969-f10b-4956-ae0e-4676f7ff68db https://share.transistor.fm/s/7b0f2b09 Fri, 27 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0800 Church Doctor Ministries Church Doctor Ministries 1473 In this episode of the Church Doctor Report, Kent talks about the potential mission benefits impacted by your church building. In this episode of the Church Doctor Report, Kent talks about the potential mission benefits impacted by your church building. Christianity, mission, discipleship, Great Commission, Church Doctor, Church Doctor Ministries No 18 18 4 4 July-August 2022 Church Doctor Report: Is Christian Outreach Caught and Taught? full 9c99e55b-d13b-4ba1-b648-16446efc0e14 https://share.transistor.fm/s/364f5193 Tue, 19 Jul 2022 08:00:00 -0700 Church Doctor Ministries Church Doctor Ministries 1296 In this issue of the Church Doctor Report, Kent Hunter talks about how it is equally important to "catch" the DNA of Christian Outreach through experiential learning as it is to be "taught" in a classroom. In this issue of the Church Doctor Report, Kent Hunter talks about how it is equally important to "catch" the DNA of Christian Outreach through experiential learning as it is to be "taught" in a classroom. Christianity, mission, discipleship, Great Commission, Church Doctor, Church Doctor Ministries No 18 18 3 3 May-June 2022 Church Doctor Report: What Vehicle Does God Drive? full f07c4c5c-67e2-409b-bfe4-815e4bb72c3a https://share.transistor.fm/s/656443d7 Thu, 26 May 2022 08:00:00 -0700 Church Doctor Ministries Church Doctor Ministries 1169 In this episode of the Church Doctor Report, Kent Hunter talks about how the "vehicles" used to deliver Gospel change over time, but the message stays the same. In this episode of the Church Doctor Report, Kent Hunter talks about how the "vehicles" used to deliver Gospel change over time, but the message stays the same. Christianity, mission, discipleship, Great Commission, Church Doctor, Church Doctor Ministries No 18 18 2 2 March-April 2022 Church Doctor Report: Can Anything Good Come From Nazareth? full ec1db79f-435c-48da-a8f1-5ff7f2eeb188 https://share.transistor.fm/s/732374c8 Mon, 04 Apr 2022 08:00:00 -0700 Church Doctor Ministries Church Doctor Ministries 1200 In this Church Doctor Report, Kent Hunter talks about the importance of the vehicle in proclaiming God's message. In this Church Doctor Report, Kent Hunter talks about the importance of the vehicle in proclaiming God's message. Christianity, mission, discipleship, Great Commission, Church Doctor, Church Doctor Ministries No 18 18 1 1 January-February 2022 Church Doctor Report: Your Church: Organism or Organization? full 92f29a55-3a94-4c47-8cef-289148943891 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f5d2cd9b Mon, 28 Feb 2022 07:00:00 -0800 Church Doctor Ministries Church Doctor Ministries 1312 In this episode of the Church Doctor Report, Kent talks about the biblical way a church's governance structure should be organized. In this episode of the Church Doctor Report, Kent talks about the biblical way a church's governance structure should be organized. Christianity, mission, discipleship, Great Commission, Church Doctor, Church Doctor Ministries No 17 17 6 6 November-December 2021 Church Doctor Report: Reaching Unbelievers: The Strategic, Powerful, and Missing Piece full b1e02ca3-60e7-4651-8555-10c2d310bb0b https://share.transistor.fm/s/3fb1f49f Tue, 23 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0800 Church Doctor Ministries Church Doctor Ministries 1299 In this episode of the Church Doctor Report, Kent Hunter talks about the importance of the missionary principle of contextualization - adapting the way the Gospel is presenting, without changing the content of the message. In this episode of the Church Doctor Report, Kent Hunter talks about the importance of the missionary principle of contextualization - adapting the way the Gospel is presenting, without changing the content of the message. Christianity, mission, discipleship, Great Commission, Church Doctor, Church Doctor Ministries No 17 17 5 5 September-October 2021 Church Doctor Report: Drift: From Church Decline to Church Growth full 869f8c3f-2973-40f7-88b0-2e4a1d04dc35 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5f4e1448 Thu, 30 Sep 2021 08:00:00 -0700 Church Doctor Ministries Church Doctor Ministries 1433 In this episode of the Church Doctor Report, Kent Hunter talks about how drift from the mission causes church decline, and how to recover from that drift. In this episode of the Church Doctor Report, Kent Hunter talks about how drift from the mission causes church decline, and how to recover from that drift. Christianity, mission, discipleship, Great Commission, Church Doctor, Church Doctor Ministries No 17 17 4 4 July-August 2021 Church Doctor Report: Look for What’s Not There full 1aa17a37-787c-4be3-a76b-3ab2ff888cb5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/017d3738 Mon, 09 Aug 2021 08:00:00 -0700 Church Doctor Ministries Church Doctor Ministries 1380 In this episode of the Church Doctor Report, Kent Hunter talks about how when it comes to missions, we need to look for the issues behind the issues. In this episode of the Church Doctor Report, Kent Hunter talks about how when it comes to missions, we need to look for the issues behind the issues. Christianity, mission, discipleship, Great Commission, Church Doctor, Church Doctor Ministries No 17 17 3 3 May-June 2021 Church Doctor Report: Worship That Connects: How, to Whom, and Why? full 541bb45f-ec0b-492c-a40b-44b271030e21 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1a1722e7 Mon, 17 May 2021 08:00:00 -0700 Church Doctor Ministries Church Doctor Ministries 1187 In this episode of the Church Doctor Report, Kent Hunter talks about the need to contextualize the Gospel message to fit the culture of those you are trying to reach. The substance never changes, but the packaging does. In this episode of the Church Doctor Report, Kent Hunter talks about the need to contextualize the Gospel message to fit the culture of those you are trying to reach. The substance never changes, but the packaging does. Christianity, mission, discipleship, Great Commission, Church Doctor, Church Doctor Ministries No 17 17 2 2 March-April 2021 Church Doctor Report: Your Church: Organizational Bureaucracy or Spiritual Movement? full 8fba7a76-83d7-4e9e-a679-2290977aec16 https://share.transistor.fm/s/28270cac Mon, 15 Mar 2021 08:00:00 -0700 Church Doctor Ministries Church Doctor Ministries 1088 In this issue of the Church Doctor Report, Kent Hunter talks about the importance of the right form of Church Governance as it relates to the mission of the church. In this issue of the Church Doctor Report, Kent Hunter talks about the importance of the right form of Church Governance as it relates to the mission of the church. Christianity, mission, discipleship, Great Commission, Church Doctor, Church Doctor Ministries No 16 16 7 7 2020 Special Issue CDR #9: The Power of Spiritual Hope full 37736117-f26e-4332-a54d-13358e0861e0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a9b85cc4 Wed, 23 Dec 2020 08:00:00 -0800 Church Doctor Ministries Church Doctor Ministries 467 In this special issue of the Church Doctor Report, Church Doctor, Kent R. Hunter talks about the power of spiritual hope to fight off COVID fatigue. In this special issue of the Church Doctor Report, Church Doctor, Kent R. Hunter talks about the power of spiritual hope to fight off COVID fatigue. Christianity, mission, discipleship, Great Commission, Church Doctor, Church Doctor Ministries No 16 16 6 6 November-December 2020 Church Doctor Report: Chaos Theory: What It Means for You, as a Christian full 02fdafd1-3e2e-437c-a5df-79a8ebb51631 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4492cb4d Thu, 03 Dec 2020 08:00:00 -0800 Church Doctor Ministries Church Doctor Ministries 1083 In this issue of the Church Doctor Report, Kent Hunter talks about how non-Christians are very receptive to the Gospel after a time of disruption, and the current time is ripe for people to be receptive. In this issue of the Church Doctor Report, Kent Hunter talks about how non-Christians are very receptive to the Gospel after a time of disruption, and the current time is ripe for people to be receptive. Christianity, mission, discipleship, Great Commission, Church Doctor, Church Doctor Ministries No 16 16 5 5 September-October 2020 Church Doctor Report: Is the Church Losing America? Declining Faith and the Drift Toward Socialism full 2c76fdd1-1ec7-431d-b7d4-a1288f5cdaf5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ec416d71 Thu, 03 Sep 2020 14:06:14 -0700 Church Doctor Ministries Church Doctor Ministries 1314 In this issue of the Church Doctor Report, Kent Hunter talks about how the church has lost influence in American culture due to a decline of Christianity and emphasis on the Great Commission. In this issue of the Church Doctor Report, Kent Hunter talks about how the church has lost influence in American culture due to a decline of Christianity and emphasis on the Great Commission. Christianity, mission, discipleship, Great Commission, Church Doctor, Church Doctor Ministries No 16 16 4 4 July-August 2020 Church Doctor Report: Bigotry, Riots, Looting: Have Christians Lost America? full 006433c6-d0ff-41a2-8853-a8d3103b68f4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a0c87d09 Mon, 20 Jul 2020 08:00:00 -0700 Church Doctor Ministries Church Doctor Ministries 982 In this issue of the Church Doctor Report, Kent Hunter talks about how the American church is losing ground in society, and gives some practical tips on how to become more effective in mission outreach. In this issue of the Church Doctor Report, Kent Hunter talks about how the American church is losing ground in society, and gives some practical tips on how to become more effective in mission outreach. Christianity, mission, discipleship, Great Commission, Church Doctor, Church Doctor Ministries No 16 16 3 3 May-June 2020 Church Doctor Report: The Spiritual Cycle: Where Are You? Where Is Your Church? full bd9b9a16-b1da-4bf1-8fbb-0b55d238b564 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4cc3eb78 To get the e-mail, written version, please subscribe by going to www.churchdoctor.org

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]]> Tue, 09 Jun 2020 05:00:00 -0700 Kent R. Hunter Kent R. Hunter 1709 In this issue of the Church Doctor Report, Kent Hunter talks about the spiritual cycle and how churches and Christians can change to reach more for Jesus. In this issue of the Church Doctor Report, Kent Hunter talks about the spiritual cycle and how churches and Christians can change to reach more for Jesus. Christianity, mission, discipleship, Great Commission, Church Doctor, Church Doctor Ministries No 16 16 1 1 The Church Doctor Report: January-February 2020 full 6bb67775-624f-466e-aabb-44e86ed653c5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d2c52abd To subscribe to the Church Doctor Report and get it in your email, visit www.churchdoctor.org.

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]]> Wed, 26 Feb 2020 08:00:00 -0800 Church Doctor Ministries Church Doctor Ministries 1106 In this issue of the Church Doctor Report, Kent Hunter talks about the lack of civility in society and the importance of being civil. He also highlights his new book Restoring Civility: Lessons from the Master. In this issue of the Church Doctor Report, Kent Hunter talks about the lack of civility in society and the importance of being civil. He also highlights his new book Restoring Civility: Lessons from the Master. Christianity, mission, discipleship, Great Commission, Church Doctor, Church Doctor Ministries No 1 1 5 5 The Church Doctor Report: November-December 2019 full 12920eeb-c204-4f35-ba93-1080dc5da953 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2c442ec4 To get the e-mail, written version, please subscribe by going to www.churchdoctor.org

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]]> Mon, 02 Dec 2019 08:00:00 -0800 Kent Hunter Kent Hunter 1257 In this issue of the Church Doctor Report, Kent Hunter talks about how, with the changing times and aging population, the training process needs to change for pastors. In this issue of the Church Doctor Report, Kent Hunter talks about how, with the changing times and aging population, the training process needs to change for pastors. Pastors, Great Commission, Training, Mission, Discipleship, Seminary No 1 1 1 1 The Church Doctor Report: September-October 2018 full fe368889-66fe-4e30-a5ad-6507b822fe8e https://share.transistor.fm/s/27da04b4 To subscribe to receive the written version in your e-mail, visit www.churchdoctor.org.

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]]> Wed, 27 Nov 2019 08:00:00 -0800 Church Doctor Ministries Church Doctor Ministries 1159 Your Faith/Your Church: Playing to Win or Not to Lose In this issue, The Church Doctor Report is focused on winning the world for Jesus Christ. This analogy looks at the church as a team that is focused on winning. Your team is your church. You, as a Christian, are one who is playing to win rather than playing not to lose. The focus is on your willingness to risk: your comfort, your activities, even yourself—for the purpose of reaching others, to win them to Jesus. While it is important to be spiritually conservative, the outreach of Christians, by faith, steps out in unknown territory, adapting to the world in order to effectively reach others for Christ…never compromising on the content of faith, yet always flexible when using strategies. Your Faith/Your Church: Playing to Win or Not to Lose In this issue, The Church Doctor Report is focused on winning the world for Jesus Christ. This analogy looks at the church as a team that is focused on winning. Your team is your church. You, as Christianity, mission, discipleship, Great Commission, Church Doctor, Church Doctor Ministries No 1 1 2 2 Church Doctor Report: January-February 2019 full 76502bdd-8f58-4d3f-98bf-3842f5265dbd https://share.transistor.fm/s/c83b98b2 To subscribe for the written version of the bimonthly e-newsletter, The Church Doctor Report, visit www.churchdoctor.org

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]]> Wed, 27 Nov 2019 08:00:00 -0800 Church Doctor Ministries Church Doctor Ministries 1076 Please! Don’t Volunteer at Your Church In this issue of the Church Doctor Report, you will learn why the volunteer concept is not God’s plan. You will see that you don’t have a job at church, but a calling in the Kingdom. You will come to see that God’s plan for your service in His Kingdom is directly related to the spiritual gifts the Holy Spirit has given you. Once you know your gifts, you will discover your calling. Your calling will energize you. Your gifts will show you God’s plan for your life. The primary role for church staff is not to do ministry, but to equip God’s people for the work of ministry. This occurs through the six stages of discipling. Please! Don’t Volunteer at Your Church In this issue of the Church Doctor Report, you will learn why the volunteer concept is not God’s plan. You will see that you don’t have a job at church, but a calling in the Kingdom. You will come to see that Christianity, mission, discipleship, Great Commission, Church Doctor, Church Doctor Ministries No 1 1 3 3 The Church Doctor Report: March-April 2019 full 9f76869a-a766-492c-980e-4961cb92daff https://share.transistor.fm/s/e07f0c65 To find out more about The SEND Movement, check out www.thesendmovement.com. To get the bi-monthly e-newsletter in your e-mail, subscribe by visiting www.churchdoctor.org

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]]> Wed, 27 Nov 2019 08:00:00 -0800 Church Doctor Ministries Church Doctor Ministries 1578 In this issue of the Church Doctor Report, Kent Hunter talks about the SEND movement and how to reach the next generation of young adults for Christ. In this issue of the Church Doctor Report, Kent Hunter talks about the SEND movement and how to reach the next generation of young adults for Christ. Christianity, mission, discipleship, Great Commission, Church Doctor, Church Doctor Ministries No 1 1 4 4 The Church Doctor Report: May-June 2019 full 70b85dd0-0c64-4736-aad7-72ca17731f75 https://share.transistor.fm/s/254cd3ee To sign up for the bimonthly e-newsletter, sign up by visiting www.churchdoctor.org.

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]]> Wed, 27 Nov 2019 08:00:00 -0800 Church Doctor Ministries Church Doctor Ministries 1100 In this issue of the Church Doctor Report, Kent Hunter talks about the result of "The X Factor" in churches. This approach focuses on the role of discipleship in the ministry life of the church. In this issue of the Church Doctor Report, Kent Hunter talks about the result of "The X Factor" in churches. This approach focuses on the role of discipleship in the ministry life of the church. Christianity, mission, discipleship, Great Commission, Church Doctor, Church Doctor Ministries No