by Dr. Paul Chappell | Apr 16, 2018 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
Do you ever get discouraged? Do you ever get weighed down with the burdens of ministry? If you’re in ministry, the answers to both of those questions are identical and obvious. Why, then, do we find it so easy to criticize others who become discouraged in the...
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...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Mar 12, 2018 | Christian Life, Current Events
This week I have the privilege of joining other pastors and Christian leaders in Washington D.C. for the Capitol Connection meeting. Our goal is not to lobby but to be a witness for Christ and an encouragement to those in leadership. Each pastor will visit the elected...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Mar 5, 2018 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership, Ministry News
The theme of Spiritual Leadership Conference Asia last week was “Striving Together for Asia and Beyond.” And this was more than a tagline—it was a phenomenal reality. From the moment we landed in Manila, I could sense the spirit of unity and heart for...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Feb 28, 2018 | Christian Life, Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership, Spiritual Leadership Podcast
One of the themes I often ponder is how to be faithful to the Lord and His calling on my life throughout my entire life. We hear often about attrition in the ministry and Christians who fall out of their race. And none of us want that. Not only do I want to be finish...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Feb 26, 2018 | Ministry News
After the 2016 Spiritual Leadership Conference Asia, we not only made immediate plans for a 2018 conference, but we also determined to add as far-reaching outreach the weekend before the conference as would be possible. Over the past several months, our team in...