by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jun 29, 2015 | Christian Life, Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership, Ministry News
As laborers together with God (1 Corinthians 3:9), it is imperative that we, as spiritual leaders, are not simply maintaining the work of God, but that we are building. At Spiritual Leadership Conference 2015, our theme was from Jesus’ words, “I will build my church”...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jun 26, 2015 | Christian Life, Current Events, Ministry Leadership
By now, you’ve heard of the landmark 5-4 ruling by the United States Supreme Court in favor of same-sex marriage. As a Christian pastor, I’m deeply grieved at the Court’s decision to ignore biblical revelation and redefine God’s institution. Indeed, marriage is God’s...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jun 24, 2015 | Ministry Leadership
Jesus told us in John 15:16 that He has ordained us—set us apart for a purpose—to bring forth fruit that remains. As pastors and Christian leaders, it’s fair that we occasionally ask ourselves, “Are we making disciples here? Or are we simply developing superficial...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jun 20, 2015 | Christian Life, Family, Ministry Leadership
There’s no question about it: the home is under attack today. And I’m not just talking about subtle attacks that cautiously undermine biblical values. I’m talking about a full on, vicious, satanic attack that is shaking the very definition of the family itself. How...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jun 15, 2015 | Christian Life, Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership, Ministry News
Over the past few weeks, Striving Together Publications has released several new resources that we believe will be tremendously helpful for Christians and local church ministry. The resources below will be featured at Spiritual Leadership Conference this week, but for...