by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jul 7, 2017 | Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership
None of us preach in a vacuum. We live “in this present world” and have been commissioned by God to declare His gospel in it. It seems to me that, when it comes to the present-day culture, there are two extremes preachers tend toward: embracing the culture to the...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jul 3, 2017 | Christian Life
Two hundred forty-one years ago, our forefathers signed the Declaration of Independence—a document that shaped the future of the American colonies, setting their destiny as a mighty nation. By signing this document, courageous men boldly stated the value they placed...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jun 30, 2017 | Ministry Leadership
A dream without a plan is a wish. So, as a pastor or local church ministry leader, it’s not enough to simply have a dream to make a big impact for Christ in your community and to see many people come to Christ. You need a developed plan. Of course, we know that when...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jun 26, 2017 | Christian Life, Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership
When I think of someone who models the joy of the Lord in ministry, I think of Dr. Don Sisk. What is so remarkable about Dr. Sisk is that he has been serving the Lord for nearly sixty-five years and still has the joy of the Lord. This year at Spiritual Leadership...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jun 22, 2017 | Christian Life
The typical American attitude about summer is that it is a great time to kick back and relax. But could there be more to it? As a parent, when our children were young, Terrie and I saw summer as a time to invest in their lives in ways that were not as possible during...