by Paul Chappell | Jul 23, 2015 | Christian Life, Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership
If you’ve had the privilege to know Dr. Don Sisk, you are blessed. In fact, one reason I’m so excited about his recently-published biography, Where Only God Could Lead, is that it shares the story of Dr. Sisk’s life for anyone. (In a moment, I’ll tell you how you can...
by Paul Chappell | Jul 20, 2015 | Christian Life, Current Events, Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership
Most of us recognize a general culture shift against Bible-believing Christianity in America, making Christians who believe and practice the Bible a minority. How do we respond to these changes in our culture? In the previous Growth Points video, I highlighted three...
by Paul Chappell | Jul 17, 2015 | Christian Life, Current Events, Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership
In recent days, particularly through the Supreme Court ruling of June 26 concerning same-sex marriage, we have seen the rejection of biblical revelation around us. The results of this ruling and of the corresponding changes in our culture are yet unfolding, and I...
by Paul Chappell | Jun 29, 2015 | Christian Life, Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership, Ministry News
As laborers together with God (1 Corinthians 3:9), it is imperative that we, as spiritual leaders, are not simply maintaining the work of God, but that we are building. At Spiritual Leadership Conference 2015, our theme was from Jesus’ words, “I will build my church”...
by Paul Chappell | Jun 15, 2015 | Christian Life, Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership, Ministry News
Over the past few weeks, Striving Together Publications has released several new resources that we believe will be tremendously helpful for Christians and local church ministry. The resources below will be featured at Spiritual Leadership Conference this week, but for...
by Paul Chappell | Jun 2, 2015 | Christian Life, Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership, Ministry News
There are some phrases we’ve turned into something like cliché prayers. That is, we say them without really giving thought to the specifics of what we’re asking or the practical ramifications of what they may entail. “Bless all the missionaries” is a good for...