Dr. Paul Chappell

How to Develop Faith

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Aug 17, 2011 | Christian Life

Growth and victory in the Christian life is the fruit of faith. Hebrews 11 records many of the heroes of the Old Testament, and it reminds us that all of these exploits for God were accomplished “by faith.” Faith is what enables us to live in the victorious reality of...

5 Ways to Develop a Spirit of Grace in Your Church

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Aug 11, 2011 | Ministry Leadership

One of the greatest enemies to a spirit of grace in a church is criticism—from within or without. Our carnal nature is easily drawn into defending and taking sides, but doing so breeds a spirit of defensiveness and cynicism within a church. As a young pastor, I...

Questions to Ask When Criticized

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Aug 8, 2011 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership

Constructive criticism is an incredible asset. Proverbs 27:6 says, “Faithful are the wounds of a friend….” Some of the most helpful advice and counsel I have ever received has come in the form of such “wounds.” Yet, destructive criticism can be incredibly damaging to...

New Publications Available from Striving Together

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Aug 3, 2011 | Media/Resources

I’m excited about the new resources from Striving Together Publications. It is a privilege to partner with pastors and churches around the world in making biblical and Christ-honoring resources for Christian growth available. We’ve had several new resources released...

A Concerning Compromise

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jul 29, 2011 | Ministry Leadership

The United Methodist Church strayed many years ago from the fundamentals of the faith and has long been ecumenical in affiliations. But a recent tragedy (reported in the Los Angeles Times) is a $40 million gift designated and being used by a United Methodist seminary...