Dr. Paul Chappell

Christmas Gifts to Asia

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 23, 2019 | Christian Life, Ministry News

Of the 5.11 billion people who live in the 10/40 window, fewer than 5 percent have reason to celebrate Christmas this year, because they do not know Christ. In fact, at least 60 percent have never so much as heard the gospel message.¹ It’s unlikely that any of these...

Why You Must Be Still—Even in December

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 16, 2019 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership

Isn’t it a bit of an inconsistency that in the season we most emphasize the reality of Emmanuel—God with us—we spend so little time with Him? To be sure, the Christmas season is full. And it is often full of good activities—even special opportunities for outreach. ...

People-First Leadership: Spiritual Leadershp Podcast with General John Teichert

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 13, 2019 | Ministry Leadership, Spiritual Leadership Podcast

Servant leadership is often discussed today, but it is not natural to any of us. In fact, this topic is one that I have had to learn over the years and still find myself needing to grow in. Yet, this is the model that Jesus gave us and wants for His church. As...

Ten Ways to Prepare for Sunday as a Pastor

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 9, 2019 | Ministry Leadership

One of the first discoveries I made as a pastor is that Sunday’s always coming. If you’re a pastor, you know exactly what I mean. In one sense, Sunday is a repeated deadline—for sermon preparation, ministry details, and administrative obligations. And as soon as you...

Giving Tuesday at West Coast Baptist College

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 2, 2019 | Ministry News

As we celebrated Thanksgiving last week, I thought often of West Coast Baptist College alumni serving in gospel ministry around the world. Indeed, it’s humbling to think about all that God has done through the graduates of West Coast Baptist College in these past...