by Paul Chappell | Jan 11, 2021 | Christian Life, Current Events
It’s a question I have heard frequently—perhaps daily—for over ten months: “When is life going to get back to normal?” Sometimes it takes other forms: “Will things ever get back to normal?” “Is this going to be the new normal?” The civil unrest of earlier this year,...
by Paul Chappell | Dec 31, 2020 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
Considering how crazy 2020 turned out to be, the “20-20 Vision” goal-setting and planning puns that were going on this time last year are almost humorous. In reality, if there is anything 2020 has taught us about biblical vision, it is that it must be developed in...
by Paul Chappell | Dec 28, 2020 | Ministry Leadership
In a recent meeting with our pastoral staff via zoom, I encouraged our team to embrace the concept of “flexible faithfulness.” The men on our staff team are wonderful leaders. Like you, we have all been challenged this year with maintaining effective ministry in the...
by Paul Chappell | Dec 21, 2020 | Christian Life
There have been years on which Christmas Eve was my best day of Christmas shopping—not because it was the best of several good days, but because it was my only day! Covid-19 put me a little ahead this year, because I purchased my gifts online. I love giving to...
by Paul Chappell | Dec 17, 2020 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
Most years, December finds me in a whirlwind of preparing messages, preaching church services and special events, and hosting various Christmas celebrations. This year has been different. Partly it is because Covid-19 has reshaped the past nine months for everyone....