by Dr. Paul Chappell | Mar 18, 2019 | Christian Life
Have you ever known a Christian who seemed to just naturally be a burden-bearer? In over thirty-two years as a pastor, I’ve known many burden-bearing Christians. But I’ve discovered that, while some people may do this initially because of their natural temperament,...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Mar 4, 2019 | Christian Life, Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership, Spiritual Leadership Podcast
God’s work deserves our very best. We serve a God of order, and as His servants, we should desire to be as effective as we can in serving Him, ministering to His people, and reaching the lost with the gospel. In this episode of the Spiritual Leadership podcast, we...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Feb 25, 2019 | Ministry Leadership
It has been said, “Leaders know the way, go the way, and show the way.” While I agree with that statement, I have discovered that it only takes place if it happens intentionally. In other words, leaders don’t automatically know, go, and show the way—especially all at...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Feb 21, 2019 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
With over 750 direct references to music in the Bible, this is an issue of no small significance in Scripture. I’ve written before on biblical purposes for music as well as on music and worship. Sometimes, however, in lengthy studies or lists, especially in a subject...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Feb 18, 2019 | Ministry Leadership
One of the first books I read in full-time ministry was In Search of Excellence by Tom Peters. Although it is specifically about excellence in business, I was captivated by the realization that if the secular world would care about excellence in the workplace, how...