Church Doctor Ministries

This is the first episode of a twelve-part series focusing on new pathways to restoring spiritual vitality in your church. There are 12 frequently identified broken bridges affecting reaching people for Jesus Christ. In this first part, Dr. Kent Hunter talks about Broken Bridge #1, training pastors to be missionaries.

This is the second episode of a twelve-part series focusing on new pathways to restoring spiritual vitality in your church. There are 12 frequently identified broken bridges affecting reaching people for Jesus Christ. In this second part, Dr. Kent Hunter talks about Broken Bridge #2, pastors failing to develop succession plans as they transition into retirement.

This is the third episode of a twelve-part series focusing on new pathways to restoring spiritual vitality in your church. There are 12 frequently identified broken bridges affecting reaching people for Jesus Christ. In this third part, Dr. Kent Hunter talks about Broken Bridge #3, which deals with the not practicing the concept of the priesthood of all believers and the lack of understanding of your spiritual gifts.

This is the fourth episode of a twelve-part series focusing on new pathways to restoring spiritual vitality in your church. There are 12 frequently identified broken bridges affecting reaching people for Jesus Christ. In this fourth part, Dr. Kent Hunter talks about Broken Bridge #4, which deals with how we disciple other people. In this episode, Kent goes through the steps of discipleship.

This is the fifth episode of a twelve-part series focusing on new pathways to restoring spiritual vitality in your church. There are 12 frequently identified broken bridges affecting reaching people for Jesus Christ. In this fifth part, Dr. Kent Hunter talks about Broken Bridge #5, which deals with the idea of citizen journalism and conflict resolution through the use of technology and how that’s impacting churches.

This is the sixth episode of a twelve-part series focusing on new pathways to restoring spiritual vitality in your church. There are 12 frequently identified broken bridges affecting reaching people for Jesus Christ. In this sixth part, Dr. Kent Hunter talks about Broken Bridge #6, which deals with corporate confusion and how the way we organize the church impacts the mission.

This is the seventh episode of a twelve-part series focusing on new pathways to restoring spiritual vitality in your church. There are 12 frequently identified broken bridges affecting reaching people for Jesus Christ. In this seventh part, Dr. Kent Hunter talks about Broken Bridge #7, which deals with biblical illiteracy and how little Christians know about the Bible.

This is the eighth episode of a twelve-part series focusing on new pathways to restoring spiritual vitality in your church. There are 12 frequently identified broken bridges affecting reaching people for Jesus Christ. In this eighth part, Dr. Kent Hunter talks about Broken Bridge #8, which deals with “foreign language.” It’s about how the language and words we use in churches can be a roadblock to reaching unbelievers.

This is the ninth episode of a twelve-part series focusing on new pathways to restoring spiritual vitality in your church. There are 12 frequently identified broken bridges affecting reaching people for Jesus Christ. In this ninth part, Dr. Kent Hunter talks about Broken Bridge #9, which deals with Christian consumerism. It’s about how we focus so much on what “feeds” us and what makes us “comfortable” we end up not focusing on the mission of the church.

This is the tenth episode of a twelve-part series focusing on new pathways to restoring spiritual vitality in your church. There are 12 frequently identified broken bridges affecting reaching people for Jesus Christ. In this tenth part, Dr. Kent Hunter talks about Broken Bridge #10, which addresses how we think about outreach. Do we take on a “y’all come” strategy, where we only focus on inviting people to church, or a “go” strategy, where we take church to the people?

This is the eleventh episode of a twelve-part series focusing on new pathways to restoring spiritual vitality in your church. There are 12 frequently identified broken bridges affecting reaching people for Jesus Christ. In this eleventh part, Dr. Kent Hunter talks about Broken Bridge #11, which addresses how to reach the next generation of young adults. With each passing generation, the percentage of those who attend church is decreasing. It is imperative that we learn to reach the next generation with the Gospel of Jesus Christ, or those claiming the faith will continue to decrease. In this episode, Kent gives several tips on how to start reaching this generation. The best person to reach other young adults for with the Gospel is a mission-trained young adult. One tool to help mobilize young adults to reach those in their social networks is SEND North America (www.sendnorthamerica).

This is the twelfth episode of a twelve-part series focusing on new pathways to restoring spiritual vitality in your church. There are 12 frequently identified broken bridges affecting reaching people for Jesus Christ. In this eleventh part, Dr. Kent Hunter talks about Broken Bridge #12, which addresses how Christians give (or don’t give) to God’s work.

This is the first episode of a three-part series focusing on hope for America. In this episode, Dr. Kent Hunter talks about the challenge of Christianity in America today and the need for a revitalized church to help bring revival.

This is the second episode of a three-part series focusing on hope for America. In this episode, Dr. Kent Hunter talks about how American culture is making a transition toward a culture receptive to hear God’s word.

This is the third episode of a three-part series focusing on hope for America. In this episode, Dr. Kent Hunter talks about the role of hope and why there is such great hope for the church and Christianity.

This is the first episode of a ten-part series focusing on Reaching the Unchurched. In this episode, Dr. Kent Hunter talks about the importance of using Jesus’ teaching on Kingdom Culture being your spiritual compass and gives an introduction to the 12 Dynamics of Reaching the Unchurched.

This is the second episode of a ten-part series focusing on Reaching the Unchurched. In this episode, Dr. Kent Hunter looks at research about the church and its effectiveness. He will talk about how Christians and churches are transformed, focusing on how God turns Christians and churches around—to impact our world.

This is the third episode of a ten-part series focusing on Reaching the Unchurched. In this episode, Dr. Kent Hunter looks at dynamics thee and four on how you and your church can impact your world for Jesus Christ. In Dynamic #3, He looks at the power of prayer. In Dynamic #4, Kent focuses on God’s way to mobilize yourself and others in your church to do ministry through discovering your spiritual gifts.

This is the fourth episode of a ten-part series focusing on Reaching the Unchurched. In this episode, Dr. Kent Hunter looks at dynamic five about how you and your church can impact your world for Jesus Christ. In Dynamic #5, He talks about how to identify those in your church with holy discontent.

This is the fifth episode of a ten-part series focusing on Reaching the Unchurched. In this episode, Dr. Kent Hunter looks at dynamic six. He talks about how you can put focus on the culture of God’s Kingdom.

This is the sixth episode of a ten-part series focusing on Reaching the Unchurched. In this episode, Dr. Kent Hunter looks at dynamics seven and eight. In these dynamics, Kent talks about the need to redefine the mission field and reverse the direction when it comes to outreach, moving from inviting people to church to taking church to the people.

This is the seventh episode of a ten-part series focusing on Reaching the Unchurched. In this episode, Dr. Kent Hunter looks at dynamics nine and ten. With these dynamics, we go deep into the world of witnessing. Sharing faith works best when it’s not a program you do but the person you have become. You learn to share your God stories, you share what God has done in your life. People who become open to the faith aren’t ready for worship and don’t want to be bombarded by Bible verses. They want to hear that God has made a difference in your life. Kent will look at the constant danger of watering down the content of the faith and he will look at the other danger: hanging on to worn-out delivery systems.

This is the eighth episode of a ten-part series focusing on Reaching the Unchurched. In this episode, Dr. Kent Hunter looks at dynamic eleven. He will focus on one of the biggest roadblocks that disrupt churches: nonbiblical forms of church government. This is about the way we make decisions as Christians. We’ll look at why we need a decision-making process and why human beings naturally drift to bureaucratic gridlock. We’ll cover the horrible concept of voting to elect people and take a deeper look into what it means to disciple people into church roles.

This is the ninth episode of a ten-part series focusing on Reaching the Unchurched. In this episode, Dr. Kent Hunter looks at dynamic twelve. Every renewal of a local church or a group of churches, or every refreshing Christian movement in every country has one thing in common: It includes a parallel youth movement. Many churches have lost most of their youth because they failed to reinvent contemporary packaging styles, strategies, and approaches. Ironically, when churches do go through a turnaround, it usually includes the excitement and energy of younger people. How old were Mary and Joseph? The disciples? Young adults have a unique and important role in a revival. Traditional methods of equipping young adults for ministry, like seminaries and Bible colleges are struggling with low enrollment. This has led to breakthrough approaches that parallel the way Jesus equipped the disciples. Find out more about SEND Young Adults by visiting www.thesendmovement.com

This is the tenth episode of a ten-part series focusing on Reaching the Unchurched. In this episode, Dr. Kent Hunter looks at how God works in each one of us who are open to His desire for a new and exciting chapter of history. It is a challenge to consider: Are you a person who God will use for a revival? Or are you a roadblock? Great Christian movements grow so fast they revolutionize whole nations. Are you ready to be part of a church that becomes a movement?

This is the first episode of a six-part series focusing on worldviews. In this episode, Dr. Kent Hunter gives an introduction to worldviews and talks about how they impact your view of your church and how effective your church is.

This is the second episode of a six-part series focusing on worldviews. In this episode, Dr. Kent Hunter talks more about worldviews, using a metaphor of tree farming to show the impact worldviews have.

This is the third episode of a six-part series focusing on worldviews. In this episode, Dr. Kent Hunter takes a look at the first three windows of biblical worldviews.

This is the fourth episode of a six-part series focusing on worldviews. In this episode, Dr. Kent Hunter takes a look at windows 4-5 of biblical worldviews.

This is the fifth episode of a six-part series focusing on worldviews. In this episode, Dr. Kent Hunter takes a look at windows 6-7 of biblical worldviews.

This is the sixth episode of a six-part series focusing on worldviews. In this episode, Dr. Kent Hunter takes a look at windows 8-10 of biblical worldviews.

This is the first episode of a five-part series focusing on Christianity the Movement. In this episode, Dr. Kent Hunter gives an introduction to the concept of how Christianity is a movement, and how that movement has changed from the Old Testament to the New Testament to today.

This is the second episode of a five-part series focusing on Christianity the Movement. In this episode, Dr. Kent Hunter talks about how the thinking changes as we think about being part of the Christian Movement.

This is the third episode of a five-part series focusing on Christianity the Movement. In this episode, Dr. Kent Hunter talks about how movements are characterized, what the elements of a movement are, as well as the power of story.

This is the fourth episode of a five-part series focusing on Christianity the Movement. In this episode, Dr. Kent Hunter talks about the power of story.

This is the fifth episode of a five-part series focusing on Christianity the Movement. In this episode, Dr. Kent Hunter talks about how what makes the Christian Movement a movement and the role of leadership in that movement.

This is the first episode of a four-part series focusing on real challenges churches face and how those churches can overcome their challenges.. In this episode, Dr. Kent Hunter talks with Jeff Doorn from Christ Lutheran Church in Whitefish, Montana about their challenge of a retiring pastor and creating a transition plan.

This is the second episode of a four-part series focusing on real challenges churches face and how those churches can overcome their challenges.. In this episode, Dr. Kent Hunter talks with Mark Jones from Living Church in Cincinnati, Ohio about their challenge of how to reach unchurched people in this secular society.

This is the third episode of a four-part series focusing on real challenges churches face and how those churches can overcome their challenges.. In this episode, Dr. Kent Hunter talks with George Johnson from Hope Community Baptist Church from Sterling Heights, MI about their challenge of how to move a church off a plateau and move toward growth.

This is the fourth episode of a four-part series focusing on real challenges churches face and how those churches can overcome their challenges.. In this episode, Dr. Kent Hunter talks with Todd Stocker from Trinity Lutheran Church in Hudson, Wisconsin about the challenge of the cumbersome decision-making process that slows progress in most churches.

This is the first episode of a five-part series focusing on civility. In this episode, Dr. Kent Hunter begins by unpacking what it means to have civility. To learn more about how to restore civility in society, check out Kent’s new book Restoring Civility: Lessons from the Master available at http://restoringcivilitybook.com/.

This is the second episode of a five-part series focusing on civility. In this episode, Dr. Kent Hunter talks about his journey that led to his recently published book on civility. To learn more about how to restore civility in society, check out Kent’s new book Restoring Civility: Lessons from the Master available at http://restoringcivilitybook.com/.

This is the third episode of a five-part series focusing on civility. In this episode, Dr. Kent Hunter talks about how incivility takes the form of gossip, libel, and slander. To learn more about how to restore civility in society, check out Kent’s new book Restoring Civility: Lessons from the Master available at http://restoringcivilitybook.com/.

This is the fourth episode of a five-part series focusing on civility. In this episode, Dr. Kent Hunter shares three lessons he has learned that shape his view on civility. To learn more about how to restore civility in society, check out Kent’s new book Restoring Civility: Lessons from the Master available at http://restoringcivilitybook.com/.

This is the fifth episode of a five-part series focusing on civility. In this episode, Dr. Kent Hunter shares more lessons he has learned that shape his view on civility. To learn more about how to restore civility in society, check out Kent’s new book Restoring Civility: Lessons from the Master available at http://restoringcivilitybook.com/.

This is the first episode of a series focusing on civility. In this episode, Dr. Kent Hunter interviews Mark Sattler about Kent’s new book. To learn more about how to restore civility in society, check out Kent’s new book Restoring Civility: Lessons from the Master available at http://restoringcivilitybook.com/.

This is the second episode of a series focusing on civility. In this episode, Dr. Kent Hunter interviews Doctors Walt and Cathy Kuleck about Kent’s new book. To learn more about how to restore civility in society, check out Kent’s new book Restoring Civility: Lessons from the Master available at http://restoringcivilitybook.com/.

This is the third episode of a series focusing on civility. In this episode, Dr. Kent Hunter interviews Susan Hewitt about Kent’s new book. To learn more about how to restore civility in society, check out Kent’s new book Restoring Civility: Lessons from the Master available at http://restoringcivilitybook.com/.

This is the fourth episode of a series focusing on civility. In this episode, Dr. Kent Hunter interviews Mitch Kruse about Kent’s new book. To learn more about how to restore civility in society, check out Kent’s new book Restoring Civility: Lessons from the Master available at http://restoringcivilitybook.com/.

This is the first episode of the Mission Possible series. In this episode, Kent begins to share a series of teachings on how to become a missionary to your own social networks. He begins by defining what mission is, and how it is important to rethink what it means to be a missionary.

This is the second episode of the Mission Possible series. In this episode, Kent talks about the history of renewal in the Christian church and how we are at another hinge point in history, primed for a renewal and revival.

This is the third episode of the Mission Possible series. In this episode, Kent talks about the difference between style and substance when it comes to the Gospel message.

This is the fourth episode of the Mission Possible series. In this episode, Kent talks about how we communicate for the Gospel of Jesus Christ in a way that makes sense to people.

This is the fifth episode of the Mission Possible series. In this episode, Kent talks about how God can begin this organic mission movement in your church.

This is the sixth episode of the Mission Possible series. In this episode, Kent talks about how churches rise, fall, and fall apart. He also talks about how the Christian Movement thrives, wanes, and then dies.

This is the seventh episode of the Mission Possible series. In this episode, Kent talks about some key issues on change on the bigger scale of “church” to become mission-minded people.

This is the eighth episode of the Mission Possible series. In this episode, Kent talks about the importance of relational discipling as opposed to volunteerism.

This is the ninth episode of the Mission Possible series. In this episode, Kent talks how Jesus is our model and how we are really supposed to be those contagious Christians that can be ordinary Christians but be world-changing missionaries to those around us.

This is the tenth episode of the Mission Possible series. In this episode, Kent talks missionaries can become effective in reaching others in their mission field.

This is the eleventh episode of the Mission Possible series. In this episode, Kent talks about culture and gives examples of how we can impact the culture around us.

This is the twelfth episode of the Mission Possible series. In this episode, Kent talks about changing your mission worldview which will change your church.

This is the thirteenth episode of the Mission Possible series. In this episode, Kent talks a number of different target groups that can be reached if we know a specific strategy for each.

This is the fourteenth episode of the Mission Possible series. In this episode, Kent talks about how to analyze receptivity to faith.

Church Doctor, Kent Hunter talks about how writing the book Restoring Civility changed his perspective on his own actions and how this world needs a renewal in civility.

In this episode, Kent Hunter talks about the need to endure when it comes to COVID. People are receptive to the Gospel. Please send us your stories of hope to kenthunter@churchdoctor.org.

In this special episode of Prescriptions from a Church Doctor, Kent Hunter talks about the cycle of Christianity: why it grows, plateaus and fades in different areas of the world.

In this special episode of Prescriptions from a Church Doctor, Kent Hunter talks about missiology and how every-day Christians need to be trained as missionaries to their own networks of people.

In this special episode of Prescriptions from a Church Doctor, Kent Hunter talks about the rise and fall of your church and how you can turn things around, reaching new people for Christ.

In this podcast, Kent Hunter talks about the value of vehicles as it relates to the message of Christ's entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.

In this podcast, Kent Hunter talks about how the church can leverage challenging times to bring a message of hope to those who need to hear it.

In this podcast, Kent Hunter talks about how God is at work in the world, and the power of intervention during times of disruption. Kent also talks about how sometimes an outside intervention is needed to help churches be effective in their mission.

In this podcast, Kent Hunter talks about how contextualization helps churches flourish and syncretism can cause them to decline.

In this podcast, Kent Hunter talks about how Christians need to avoid being “consumers” of Christianity and adopt a mission mind-set to reach others with the Gospel.

In this podcast, Kent Hunter talks about how God's plan is to grow the Kingdom through multiplication, not addition. The key factor in multiplication is discipleship.

In this podcast, Kent Hunter shares his insight on the “one thing” your church can do to help strengthen your church for outreach.

In this podcast, Kent Hunter talks about how your church can remain effective in a changing world.

In this podcast, Kent Hunter talks about the church can and should step up during challenging times and be missionaries to their own social networks, bringing the Gospel message to those who need to hear it.

In this podcast, Kent Hunter talks about the church can and should step up during challenging times and be missionaries to their own social networks, bringing the Gospel message to those who need to hear it.

In this podcast, Kent Hunter tells a story about encountering a visitor at church and talks about how a church can train leaders to become more missional.

In this podcast, Kent Hunter talks about the need for increased biblical literacy. He also encourages using a new resource: An Apple a Day, a daily devotional, to help jumpstart a lifestyle of personal Scripture reading.

In this podcast, Kent Hunter talks about how you can use Scripture to change the narrative of the world: from challenges into victories.

In this podcast, Kent Hunter talks about the need for increased biblical literacy. He also encourages using a new resource: An Apple a Day, a daily devotional, to help jumpstart a lifestyle of personal Scripture reading.

In this podcast, Kent Hunter talks about the importance of reading Scripture in the multiplication of the Christian Movement.

In this podcast, Kent Hunter talks about how God is a God of exponential multiplication and how you can be a spiritual multiplier.

In this podcast, Kent Hunter talks about how the story of creation and the Great Commission are related, and how we, as Christians, are called to multiply ourselves through discipleship.

In this podcast, Kent Hunter talks about the legacy of the Christian faith and how you can create a legacy that multiplies the Christian Movement.

In this podcast, Kent Hunter talks about how our unsettled world is creating a time of massive receptivity to the Gospel message. Kent says it is time for the church to be open to doing things differently so out-of-date barriers so the church can reach those who do not know Jesus. 

 In this podcast, Kent Hunter gives five practical tips on how you can help your faith and your church grow in today's world. 

In this podcast, Kent Hunter talks about you need to train church leaders in mission training with a focus on outreach to equip all the people to be missionaries to their own personal networks.

In this podcast, Kent Hunter talks about why many churches decline and how you can reverse that trend.

In this podcast, Kent Hunter talks about how Church Doctor Ministries takes a three-step approach to help churches discover their Achilles' Heel in regards to church government and become more effective for the Great Commission.

In this podcast, Kent Hunter talks about how it is important to watch where God is moving and adapt on how you present the message of the Gospel without changing the message.

In this podcast, Kent Hunter talks about how God stories can make a great impact for your witness about Jesus. He also talks about how you can develop your own personal God stories.

In this podcast, Kent Hunter talks about the fact church attendance is declining and how Christians can become more effective witnesses to their personal networks.

In this podcast, Kent Hunter talks about how the U.S. is in the midst of a “civil” war, with diminishing respect for each other. Kent talks about how Christians need to start the shift, returning to respect as Jesus demonstrated.

In this podcast, Kent Hunter talks about how to get more people reading their Bible daily, using an inductive approach to devotions.

In "Spiritual Seasons," Dr. Kent R. Hunter explores how the concept of seasons applies not just to nature but also to spiritual life, personal faith journeys, and the life cycle of churches. He reflects on experiences from international ministry, such as witnessing spiritual awakenings in Russia and Kazakhstan, and discusses how seasons of receptivity can affect individuals, families, and entire congregations. Hunter shares personal lessons from pastoring a declining church in Detroit, emphasizing how adapting to cultural change led to growth and renewal. This journey ultimately inspired the founding of Church Doctor Ministries. He challenges readers to assess the current spiritual season of their own churches, asking reflective questions about growth, outreach, and mission impact, and encourages intentional action aligned with God's calling.