Christian Walk | Paul Chappell

The Truth about Joy in Ministry

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Mar 5, 2013 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership

Jesus must have been the most joyful person ever. Psalm 45:7 says of Him, “…thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.” Although a “man of sorrows, and aquainted with grief” (Isaiah 53:3), Jesus had a sustaining joy in His spirit. As...

7 Practices to Balance Your Schedule

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Feb 27, 2013 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership

Developing balance is an ongoing pursuit in the life and heart of every spiritual leader. In fact, it’s been a quest in my life and ministry for over thirty years. I definitely have not arrived, but here are a few guidelines that I have tried to practice in balancing...

You Pick Five

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Feb 9, 2013 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership

Some of the most impressionable memories are those of personal encouragement. Most of us can easily remember timely words or actions of encouragement that took place even years ago. So, who have you intentionally encouraged lately? If you want to make a difference in...

A Hidden Message in Jesus’ Genealogy

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Feb 6, 2013 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership

If you think it’s difficult to read through biblical genealogies, try preaching through one! My text for this Sunday morning’s message is Luke 3:23–38—a full sixteen verses listing the genealogy of Jesus. If it weren’t for the fact that when I began the Journey with...

The Path We Follow to Destruction

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jan 29, 2013 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership

I’ve seen it more times than I want to remember, and it’s the most tragic aspect of my labor for the Lord. A spiritual leader goes from having a growing walk with the Lord and a healthy ministry to a seemingly sudden state of decline. Before you know it, his life is...