Dr. Paul Chappell

Avoiding the Extreme-Makeover Version of Church Philosophy Part 1

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Aug 11, 2009 | Ministry Leadership

Over the course of a week I am often asked to speak to pastors regarding local church work. Many times it is to younger pastors who are in the process of forming a biblical philosophy of ministry. I always attempt to lead the conversation toward biblical principles,...

Leaders Who Make a Difference – Joseph

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Aug 7, 2009 | Ministry Leadership

A Leader Who Finished Well If there was ever a man who could have justified quitting, it was Joseph. It seemed that with every choice Joseph made to honor God, his difficulties increased. Yet, in the last chapter of Genesis, Joseph finishes his race with a...

Living on God’s Economy – Part 4

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Aug 4, 2009 | Christian Life

Living on God’s Economy—Giving Positions Me for God’s Blessings In God’s economy, giving is like planting a seed. Just as planting seed positions a farmer for harvest, so giving our resources positions us for God’s blessings. Second Corinthians 9:6 explains it this...

Living on God's Economy – Part 3

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jul 31, 2009 | Christian Life

Living on God’s Economy—The Mission of the Local Church is Worthy of My Investment I love the local church! I praise the Lord for the opportunity to have been raised in church. God used my many Sunday school teachers, each sermon I heard, the church camps I...

Living on God’s Economy – Part 2

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jul 27, 2009 | Christian Life

Living on God’s Economy—Grace-Giving Second Corinthians 8 describes the sacrificial offering of the poverty-stricken churches of Macedonia: “Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia; How that in a great trial of...