by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 22, 2010 | Ministry Leadership
(This is part 3 of a three-part post, highlighting a few key areas of Baptist distinction.) What makes Baptists distinct? We already noted in part 1 that both faith and practice must come directly from Scripture, and in part 2 we saw Baptist dinstinctives regarding...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 18, 2010 | Ministry Leadership
For years I’ve wanted to write a book for deacons. The deacons who serve our church have been a help to me—and to our entire church family—beyond what words can describe. Their ministry is vital, and its intricacies are definitely worthy of a book. The Ministry of a...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 15, 2010 | Ministry Leadership
(This is part 2 of a three-part post, highlighting a few key areas of Baptist distinction. See part 1 here.) What makes Baptists distinct? In the last post, we noted that Baptists believe in Bible authority, and both our faith and practice is based on God’s...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 10, 2010 | Ministry Leadership
What makes Baptists distinct? Is it just the name on our signs? Or does the name “Baptist” represent special significance? In this three-part post, I’d like to highlight a few key areas of Baptist distinction. This is by no means an exhaustive treatment of these...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 3, 2010 | Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership
What do you love? What consumes your heart and your life? Whatever your answer—this is your passion. Christ loves the church. He loved it so much that He gave His life for it. And He has commissioned the church to bring His divine plan of redemption into all the world...