by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 28, 2020 | Ministry Leadership
In a recent meeting with our pastoral staff via zoom, I encouraged our team to embrace the concept of “flexible faithfulness.” The men on our staff team are wonderful leaders. Like you, we have all been challenged this year with maintaining effective ministry in the...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 21, 2020 | Christian Life
There have been years on which Christmas Eve was my best day of Christmas shopping—not because it was the best of several good days, but because it was my only day! Covid-19 put me a little ahead this year, because I purchased my gifts online. I love giving to...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 17, 2020 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
Most years, December finds me in a whirlwind of preparing messages, preaching church services and special events, and hosting various Christmas celebrations. This year has been different. Partly it is because Covid-19 has reshaped the past nine months for everyone....
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 4, 2020 | Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership, Spiritual Leadership Podcast
Time is one of God’s greatest gifts. He gives it to all of us equally, and how we use it is our gift back to Him. We often speak of managing our time, but I have learned you really can’t manage time—you can only manage yourself. You can't manage your time—you...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 26, 2020 | Family
Over the past few days, I’ve been going through pictures and videos of my mom and remembering many precious memories of time spent with her. Not only have I felt grateful for these times, but it has reminded me of how important it is to create family memories. As we...