by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jan 11, 2012 | Christian Life, Media/Resources
One of the first books I received as a college student was Lectures to My Students by Charles Spurgeon. This was the text for my Pastoral Theology class and has been one of my favorites throughout the years. Although I have probably read Spiritual Leadership by Oswald...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jan 5, 2012 | Christian Life, Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership
It’s hard to believe that I began this blog just over five years ago. As I recap the last year of blogging, I want to thank each reader for your time over 2011. It is always my goal that the time you spend here is an investment—providing help and encouragement for...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jan 4, 2012 | Christian Life, Media/Resources
One of my greatest passions as a pastor is to see people become firmly rooted in a personal walk with God through consistently spending time with Him. For the past several years, I have written daily devotions, available through email and web, to encourage growing...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 12, 2011 | Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership, Spiritual Leadership Podcast
Through the economic challenges our country has faced, churches have needed—more than ever before—to understand biblical principles of faith, stewardship, and compassion. In this podcast, we discover fourteen principles that should shape our church budgets, stretch...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 30, 2011 | Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership, Spiritual Leadership Podcast
One of the most exciting aspects of ministry for a pastor is the privilege of seeing other leaders developing in the church—whether they be staff or lay leaders. As a pastor, I embrace my responsibility to equip the saints for the work of the ministry (Ephesians...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 21, 2011 | Christian Life, Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership
Do you think of yourself as a leader? Whether you are a parent, grandparent, pastor, coach, teacher, student, or friend, you exert influence on those around you. Leadership is not a position on a flowchart; leadership is influence. One of the greatest threats to our...