Why Use Docent Research?

The pressure from high expectations, combined with the relentless frequency of weekly services, creates for many pastors "the tyranny of the coming Sunday." Add the countless, diverse demands on a pastor, and too many weeks there simply isn't time to get it all done. Let Docent help.

• Every Docent researcher is seminary-trained.
• Our work complements your preparation and you write your own message.
• Your specific instructions and questions determine the research you receive.
• Learn from others- we are continually acquiring wisdom and best practices from our pastor-clients.
• We are a non-profit organization.

We provide a dedicated team of seminary-trained researchers that have their PhDs or are MDiv or PhD students.

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Docent's research does not replace the pastor's study time or write sermons. Rather, we provide a team of research allies whose work can creatively and diligently complement the pastor's own work.

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You determine how you need Docent to work for you.  We don’t tell you what or how to think.  Rather, we execute your specific instructions. We enhance what you wish to convey.

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We want you to be fully satisfied with our work and welcome your comments.  We believe that constructive criticism and feedback strengthens our partnership with you.

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Docent is a non-profit organization dedicating its profits to fund holistic inner city ministry and higher education initiatives. Docent currently focuses on the Yellowstone Academy in Houston, TX as the primary recipient of our inner city funding.

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Pastor Stories

• “This frees up my time to focus on broader areas of study that I was never able to get to before.”

  Jeff Smith, Senior Minister

  St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Houston, TX

• “Docent has served to help our people perceive, see, and hear God’s Word more clearly.”

  Matt Carter, Senior Pastor

  Austin Stone, Austin, TX

• “I was skeptical when I first began utilizing Docent, but was quickly convinced when I experienced the quality, breadth and speed of their research.”

  John Tinnin, Senior Pastor

  Intown Community Church, Atlanta, GA