Season after season
Faith, friendship,
and retrievers.
Retriever Hunt Test Ministry walks alongside the hunt test family with encouragement, friendship, and the hope of Christ, right at the AKC and HRC events you already love.
Find us at the tent · retriever hunt tests across the country
Our Mission
We meet you in the field.
The people who love this sport spend their weekends on the road. We meet them there with a friendly tent, a word of encouragement, resources for the journey, and the hope of Christ for anyone who wants it.
Led by Tim Burdon, a minister, trainer, and lifelong retriever man, we're part of the hunt test family at AKC and HRC events across the country.
“For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.”Matthew 18:20
We come to you
No building, no membership. Just a tent near headquarters and a familiar face at the tests you already run.
Faith, no pressure
The hope of Christ, shared honestly, for anyone who wants it. Come as you are, with dogs and kids welcome.
One big family
Handlers, judges, gunners, and gallery, all side by side, season after season.
What We Do
More than a service. A presence.
Church is a small part of it. Most of what we do is simply showing up for this community, season after season.
A friendly presence
A familiar face, a word of encouragement, and prayer for the handlers, the dogs, and the day.
The hope of Christ
For anyone who wants it. No pressure, no pretense, just faith shared honestly out in the field.
Resources for the road
Tim's devotional, waterproof Bibles, and encouragement built for life in the field.
When we gather
A short, come-as-you-are worship gathering. Times change by event, so they live on the schedule.
Explore
One family, many ways to belong.
The Devotional Book
Tim's devotional: the lessons of the field and the truths of Scripture.
Learn moreWaterproof Bibles
God's Word built for the blind, the boat, and the marsh.
Learn moreThe Gospel Ribbon
Earn a title, carry home a ribbon that preaches the gospel.
Learn moreKids Area
Coloring pages and games for the youngest hunters.
Learn morePartner With Us
Reach the field with us.
Every mile we drive, every meal we serve, and every waterproof Bible we hand out is made possible by people who believe hunters should meet Christ where they stand.
Become a partner
Recurring partner tiers, each with a thank-you sent to your door, are launching soon. Give monthly, once, or in person at a test.
“God loves a cheerful giver.”2 Corinthians 9:7
Stay Connected
Find us. Follow us. Join us.
Our Facebook family is the best way to know where we'll be next, see photos from the tent, and stay connected all season long.