by Dr. Paul Chappell | Sep 12, 2016 | Christian Life
Do you ever have a day go differently than you planned? Or a year? Or an entire season of your life? I’m a planner, and although I know in theory that God may change my plans and, in fact, has every right to intervene, I don’t always see His hand in the unplanned...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Sep 7, 2016 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
In the previous post, we discussed the need to intentionally evaluate our balance and to make adjustments for sustainability along the way. (If you have not yet read that post, I’d encourage you to read it before reading this post.) Who do I fear? How is my tempo? How...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Sep 5, 2016 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
We often speak of balance as if it is something you write out on paper and then have attained for life. The truth is, maintaining life balance takes constant adjustment. Like a sailor who is constantly analyzing the wind and adjusting his sails to reach an intended...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Aug 29, 2016 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
You can’t miss the urgency and passion with which Jesus carried out His ministry. Throughout His ministry, He spoke of musts, such as, “I must work the works of Him that sent me” (John 9:4). As spiritual leaders, we know there is urgency to our labor, but we don’t...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Aug 26, 2016 | Ministry Leadership
I believe the key reason for adult Bible classes in the local church is the organization to fulfill the purposes of the church. Dr. Lee Roberson used to say, “The Sunday school is the church organized to fulfill the purpose of the church.” Whether you call it Sunday...