by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jul 3, 2017 | Christian Life
Two hundred forty-one years ago, our forefathers signed the Declaration of Independence—a document that shaped the future of the American colonies, setting their destiny as a mighty nation. By signing this document, courageous men boldly stated the value they placed...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jun 30, 2017 | Ministry Leadership
A dream without a plan is a wish. So, as a pastor or local church ministry leader, it’s not enough to simply have a dream to make a big impact for Christ in your community and to see many people come to Christ. You need a developed plan. Of course, we know that when...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jun 26, 2017 | Christian Life, Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership
When I think of someone who models the joy of the Lord in ministry, I think of Dr. Don Sisk. What is so remarkable about Dr. Sisk is that he has been serving the Lord for nearly sixty-five years and still has the joy of the Lord. This year at Spiritual Leadership...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jun 22, 2017 | Christian Life
The typical American attitude about summer is that it is a great time to kick back and relax. But could there be more to it? As a parent, when our children were young, Terrie and I saw summer as a time to invest in their lives in ways that were not as possible during...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jun 19, 2017 | Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership, Ministry News
Each year at Spiritual Leadership Conference, there are dozens of split sessions covering a wide range of practical topics for local church ministry and personal growth. Of course, with this many sessions, delegates miss some great material—while they are attending...