by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jul 20, 2020 | Christian Life, Current Events, Ministry Leadership
You’ve heard the statement, “A crisis doesn’t build character; it reveals it.” The statement is largely true, but a crisis reveals so much more than just our character. In the midst of a crisis, emotions and opinions abound. But in all that is said and shared and...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jun 29, 2020 | Current Events, Ministry Leadership
As spiritual leaders, we often see the fruit of a problem that has an unseen root. In our world right now, we see a lot of hurt, division, hate, and anarchy. There is political and emotional upheaval on every side. But rather than rushing to address the surface...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jun 15, 2020 | Christian Life, Current Events
Our society right now is filled with negativity. There is health and economic uncertainty. News channels—social and traditional—are filled with anger and hostility. Sometimes it feels like we are being bombarded with unrelenting sources of discouragement. You turn on...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jun 7, 2020 | Christian Life, Current Events, Ministry Leadership
After serving as a pastor of the same church in Los Angeles County for thirty-four years, I can say that I have never seen such a combination of trying circumstances in ministry as we now see. Rarely has our nation needed the message of Christ as it does now, yet...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | May 22, 2020 | Current Events, Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership, Spiritual Leadership Podcast
Ten months from now, everyone will be an expert on leading a church through a worldwide pandemic. But right now none of us have the luxury of hindsight. Every church encounters a variety of defining moments. These are times that impact every member of a church, and...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | May 14, 2020 | Current Events, Ministry Leadership, Ministry News
Just over two months ago, we began the unprecedented journey through the COVID-19 crisis. As a church, we have Prayed for those with the virus and for the medical professionals providing care to the sick. Cooperated at every level with our government and carefully...