by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 8, 2014 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
There are some social media users for whom the cute little twitter bird logo would be more accurately represented as the cannon-like self-ejecting fowls from the Angry Birds game. Like those birds, they hurl themselves into any situation that they perceive to be...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 5, 2014 | Christian Life, Family
Attitudes regarding money are learned, and children learn theirs primarily from their parents. You’ve seen it: Families that charge themselves into deep debt often see new debt perpetuated in the next generation. Likewise, families that are inconsistent in giving...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 3, 2014 | Ministry Leadership, Spiritual Leadership Podcast
Years ago, a friend told me, “It is impossible to follow Jesus without hurts.” Little did I know how prophetic that statement would be. The fact is, there are going to be difficulties in ministry. Jesus plainly said, “In the world ye shall have...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Oct 30, 2014 | Ministry Leadership, Ministry News
In celebration of the twentieth year of West Coast Baptist College, I am planning to post a monthly interview with WCBC alumni who are serving around the world. This month’s interview is with Missionary Brent Hawley who graduated from WCBC in 2011. Two things I have...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Oct 28, 2014 | Current Events, Ministry Leadership
You’ve likely read the news regarding Brian Houston, pastor of Hillsong Church, refusing to answer questions concerning Hillsong’s position on same sex marriage. Although this is not the first time Houston has made similar statements, it is the most recent. Does...