by Dr. Paul Chappell | May 16, 2012 | Christian Life, Current Events
I recently came across a New York Times article that floored me. The article described how the Catholic church has reinstituted the distribution of indulgences. I learned about indulgences in high school history (when we covered the middle ages and the Reformation),...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | May 12, 2012 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
Below is another preview from the book I am currently writing about motivations for ministry. Once again, I’m glad to hear your feedback or suggestions! You couldn’t be any more loved by God than you are right now. Does that statement strike a nerve of unrest...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | May 10, 2012 | Current Events
News sources are buzzing with President Barack Obama’s announcement from yesterday: “At a certain point I’ve just concluded that for me, personally, it is important for me to go ahead and affirm that I think same-sex couples should be able to get married.”...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | May 9, 2012 | Ministry Leadership, Ministry News
This morning I challenged the seventeenth graduating class of West Coast Baptist College just moments before their commencement exercises began with a simple thought: The minute you leave, put your hand to the plow and practice what you have learned. Our students have...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | May 7, 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.) As a spiritual leader, you have probably discovered that not everyone who needs your help comes to you for it. When it comes to receiving counsel and direction, I’ve noticed three...