by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 18, 2019 | Ministry Leadership, Spiritual Leadership Podcast
When I first met Don Sisk nearly thirty years ago, our church was supporting two missionaries and giving a relatively small amount to missions annually. Over the past years, it’s been an amazing journey to see God’s grace work through our church family—and in a large...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 12, 2019 | Ministry Leadership
Without a doubt, our greatest resources for Christian servant leaders are the indwelling Holy Spirit and the Word of God. But a leader’s greatest commodity (something useful that when in plentiful supply diminishes the importance of other factors) is influence....
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Oct 25, 2019 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
The Great Commission of Christ is, in fact, the mission of the local church. As Christians, and especially as local churches, Christ’s last command must be our first priority. And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Oct 7, 2019 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
An echo chamber is a lousy place to serve. Isolating ourselves to hear only an echo of our own opinions keeps us from growth. This is because part of the process of growth is for our thinking to be challenged. When we discuss truth or ideas with people with whom we...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Oct 3, 2019 | Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership, Spiritual Leadership Podcast
Recent studies show that, across Protestant denominations, roughly two-thirds of teens stop attending church after graduation. In this episode of the Spiritual Leadership Podcast, I talk with our youth pastor, Larry Chappell, and the young adults ministry director of...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Sep 22, 2019 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
When Paul stood to preach the gospel on Mars’ Hill, just outside of Athens, he faced a pluralistic society, much as we face today. Acts 17:22–34 records Paul’s message and the response he received. Some mocked. Some showed a little interest. But others believed. ...