Twin pastors Chad and James Hampton are detailing how hunting wild deer across Michigan serves as an intentional practice of their Christian faith, coinciding with the launch of their new devotional book. The brothers harvest multiple deer each hunting season to fill their family freezers with venison for the entire year, describing the outdoor pursuit as a direct exercise of biblical responsibility.
The brothers base their perspective on the biblical passage of Genesis 1:26, interpreting the pursuit and harvesting of wild animals as an assignment to act as stewards over the natural world. “We know that God’s given us that food to manage and also consume so that we can be what He’s created us to be,” Chad Hampton said, adding that managing divine creation remains central to their routine.
Devotional guide details for 100 Days of Strength for Hunters
The practical connection between scripture, outdoor skills, and food sourcing forms the core of their devotional book, published by BroadStreet Publishing on September 1, 2026. The authors structured the release as a pocket-sized volume so hunters can carry it directly into elevated tree stands during hunting trips.
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- Title: 100 Days of Strength for Hunters
- Format: Pocket-sized devotional volume of 128 pages
- Content: 100 daily entries pairing scripture with hunting experiences and prayers
- Publication date: September 1, 2026
- Publisher: BroadStreet Publishing
- Suggested retail price: US$ 14.99
Biblical stewardship and food choices in Michigan
The two pastors, who minister to separate congregations in rural Michigan communities, explain that hunting wild game provides a direct alternative to commercial convenience foods and processed supply chains. Chad Hampton serves as the senior pastor at Goodland Community Church in Imlay City, while James Hampton leads Huntin’ the Truth Church in Mayville. Both men view filling their freezers through seasonal hunting as an active spiritual discipline that requires patience and hours of quiet waiting on elevated platforms in the woods. “Everything that we harvest we eat,” James Hampton said, explaining that their dietary philosophy aligns with national discussions surrounding whole food sourcing and the Make America Healthy Again initiative.
Although the brothers note that their busy schedules occasionally lead them to quick commercial meals, they prioritize whole wild meats whenever possible. “Although we love our fast food, we also love the slow-cooked venison,” Chad Hampton said, pointing out that modern conveniences frequently cause individuals to lose touch with the origin of the meat they consume.
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Origins of Huntin’ the Truth Ministries and community outreach
The theological philosophy guiding the brothers took shape more than two decades ago during a period of intense personal crisis. In 2004, James Hampton spent hours praying from a hunting tree stand while his wife was undergoing treatments for cancer. That experience prompted the twins to organize Huntin’ the Truth Ministries, dedicated to helping sportsmen connect outdoor recreation with their personal spiritual walk.
Over more than 20 years of operation, the ministry developed programs extending past traditional church services. The organisation hosts outdoor gatherings, wild game dinners, and charitable initiatives specifically created for individuals with physical disabilities and young people growing up without father figures. Before their current release, the brothers also published the book Secrets of the Hunt, which drew comparisons between animal tracking strategies in the wilderness and the pursuit of Christian faith.
Twin Factor television broadcast and church leadership
The Hampton brothers expanded their reach beyond the local pulpit in 2015 with the launch of Twin Factor, an outdoor reality television show they co-host to showcase their hunting trips and faith discussions. The program gained national religious broadcast distribution after receiving an award at the National Religious Broadcasters convention in 2024.
“We have to live what we preach,” James Hampton said on Friday, October 9, 2026. “And that is loving God with all our hearts, souls, minds and strengths and seeking Him.”
