Dr. Paul Chappell

Woke or Awake? The Real Shame of American Christians

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 14, 2021 | Christian Life, Current Events

Black Friday typically heralds the beginning of the Salvation Army bellringer season. The familiar red kettles outside of stores provide opportunities for shoppers to give to those in need. But this year, the start of Salvation Army red kettle campaign was...

How to Develop a Cohesive, Workable Annual Plan

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 6, 2021 | Ministry Leadership, Spiritual Leadership Podcast

When it comes to approaching a new year, there are some common pitfalls ministry leaders fall into. One is that they don’t plan at all, and another is that they set monumental goals without creating a functional plan that has practical value. On one hand, we know...

Government Mandates and the Christian’s Mission

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 2, 2021 | Current Events, Ministry Leadership

As American Christians, we have been blessed to enjoy a level of religious freedom unknown throughout history. This blessing has been purchased by the sacrifices of many and is not something we should take lightly. Because of this, I believe American Christians should...

Trust God Anyway

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 29, 2021 | Christian Life, Current Events

One of the things I love about the Christmas season is its many reminders to focus our attention on Christ. To be sure, there is much these days to call our attention away from the Lord. Just this past week as we celebrated Thanksgiving, there were several challenging...

Five Keys to Longevity in Ministry

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 22, 2021 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership

One of the great blessings of my life has been to pastor one church for thirty-five years and counting. To still be in the ministry and fulfilling God’s calling on my life over forty years after I started is a great blessing—a far greater blessing than the weight of...