by Dr. Paul Chappell | Feb 16, 2012 | Christian Life
After preaching the Monday night service of a Striving Together meeting a few years ago, a visiting pastor asked me a question: “How do you stay humble?” That question was a first, and I was taken aback by it. I figured he was expecting a deeply insightful answer, but...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Feb 13, 2012 | Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership, Spiritual Leadership Podcast
The pace and demands of ministry add a unique dimension to marriage! Speaking from the standpoint of a husband and pastor, here are three suggestions to help you strengthen your marriage as you serve the Lord together. (If you cannot see this video in your RSS reader...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Feb 10, 2012 | Christian Life, Family
One of the greatest dangers to any relationship—especially marriage—is fantastical expectations. Somewhere along the line, we buy into lies from the enemy of what marriage should be and what our spouses should give us. The predictable result of these unreasonable...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Feb 8, 2012 | Ministry Leadership
One of my pet peeves is email. More specifically, it is email that is used as a substitute for a personal touch. Ministry is people work. It involves building real relationships and nurturing spiritual growth. Hebrews 10:24 instructs us to, “consider one another to...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Feb 6, 2012 | Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership, Spiritual Leadership Podcast
(If you cannot see this video in your RSS reader or email, you can watch it here.) This past week, I was encouraged by spending time with one of our college graduates who is personally investing in lives—leading people to the Lord and nurturing new Christians in their...