by Dr. Paul Chappell | Apr 10, 2018 | Ministry Leadership
When I was a younger pastor, I loved serving the Lord. I lived full out for Christ and for the church the Lord allowed me to shepherd. Although I knew I was serving as unto the Lord, there were darker motives too—ones that I didn’t recognize, let alone...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Apr 6, 2018 | Ministry Leadership
One of the blessings of teamwork in local church ministry is the opportunity to invest in those who serve. God specifically calls leaders to transfer truth to others. And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men,...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Mar 30, 2018 | Christian Life
If there is anyone in the world who has reason to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, it is a born again Christian. Although we actually commemorate the Resurrection as we worship as a local church body every Sunday, I appreciate a day—and a week...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Mar 27, 2018 | Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership, Spiritual Leadership Podcast
Every pastor is an interim pastor. We are undershepherds of Christ’s flock, and we need to be training leaders with tomorrow in mind. And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Mar 16, 2018 | Ministry News
One of the great highlights of our recent trip to Asia was seeing West Coast Baptist College graduates who are serving in ministry and planting churches across Asia. Throughout Spiritual Leadership Conference Asia, we had the privilege of visiting with graduates who...