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...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | May 4, 2012 | Christian Life
Several weeks ago, I was privileged to lead a man to the Lord for whom I had been praying for over six months. That was on a Sunday afternoon. A couple of days later, I was preaching out of state and two time zones away. I woke up early with this man on my mind, and I...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | May 1, 2012 | Current Events, Ministry Leadership
During a keynote speech on anti-bullying at the National High School Journalism Conference, Dan Savage told the students they can “learn to ignore the (expletive) in the Bible about gay people.” Todd Starnes of Fox News Radio reports that when offended students began...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Apr 27, 2012 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
This blog is an early preview for a book I am currently writing about motivations for ministry. Below is an excerpt from chapter 1. I’m glad to hear your feedback or suggestions! Sometimes we overcomplicate the Christian life. We develop formulas, lists, and...