Twin Pastors Chad and James Hampton Blend Faith With Deer Hunting

Twin brothers Chad and James Hampton harvest several deer each hunting season, filling their freezers with venison while viewing the practice as an extension of their Christian faith, according to Fox News Digital.

Pastors Find Faith in Michigan Tree Stands

The brothers work as pastors, authors, and outdoor media hosts. They point to Genesis 1:26 when describing their perspective on hunting, viewing themselves as stewards tasked with managing and consuming God’s creation, Chad Hampton told foxnews.com.

That perspective forms the backbone of their ministry and media work. The brothers operate Huntin’ the Truth Ministries and host the outdoor television program “Twin Factor.” Their outreach connects outdoor traditions with spiritual reflection, a theme they expanded into print with their book, “100 Days of Strength for Hunters.” The devotional contains Scripture, hunting stories, prayers, and practical advice scaled to fit inside a hunter’s pocket in a tree stand.

The connection between the pulpit and the outdoors intensified for James Hampton during a personal crisis in 2004. While sitting in a tree stand praying through his wife’s cancer battle, he found the resolve that ultimately shaped the brothers’ ministry, which centers on teaching others to hunt for God’s plan.

Connecting Slow Food Traditions to Modern Schedules

The Hamptons’ approach to harvesting wild game intersects with broader cultural conversations about knowing where food originates, themes recently echoed by the Make America Healthy Again movement. James Hampton noted that everything they harvest gets eaten.

Yet the brothers admit they are not immune to the pull of modern convenience. Between busy schedules running a ministry and producing media, they still eat fast food. Even so, Chad Hampton emphasized the contrast between quick meals and slow-cooked venison.

Obtaining wild game requires an investment of time that convenience foods eliminate. Hours spent waiting quietly in a tree stand demand patience and instill a sense of responsibility for the animal brought home to the family table, according to the brothers.

“We have to live what we preach. And that is loving God with all our hearts, souls, minds and strengths and seeking Him.”