This blog post by Dr. Kent R. Hunter explores the theme of significance—the lasting impact one's life has on others. Through personal stories, including a high school experience that unexpectedly shaped his future in ministry, Dr. Hunter highlights how seemingly ordinary moments and people can leave profound impressions. He challenges readers to reflect on their own legacy and influence, emphasizing that true significance isn’t measured by fame or wealth but by the lives we touch. Rooted in Christian belief, the piece underscores that every individual matters deeply to God and has the potential to leave an eternal impact far beyond what they can see.
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.
In this podcast, Kent Hunter talks about how to get more people reading their Bible daily, using an inductive approach to devotions.
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 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 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 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 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 why many churches decline and how you can reverse that trend.
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 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 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.
