by Paul Chappell | May 4, 2020 | Christian Life
I’ve had some wakeful nights recently. There is so much on my mind these days. I wake up at 2:00 and 3:00 AM thinking of church members in the hospital, praying for members with underlying conditions, or problem solving regarding how to lead our ministry through the...
by Paul Chappell | Apr 23, 2020 | Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership, Spiritual Leadership Podcast
In this “coronavirus edition” of the Spiritual Leadership Podcast, we are joined by three pastor guests: Pastor Steve Chappell from Coastline Baptist Church in Oceanside, California Pastor Dave Delaney from First Baptist Church in Long Beach, California Pastor Chris...
by Paul Chappell | Apr 14, 2020 | Christian Life, Current Events, Ministry Leadership
When medical professionals and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) first began encouraging us to practice social distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19, I had two thoughts as a pastor: obedience to Christ and the safety of our members. Early in...
by Paul Chappell | Mar 25, 2020 | Ministry Leadership, Spiritual Leadership Podcast
Very few things challenge your efficiency and process like a nation-wide crisis. In this bonus episode of Spiritual Leadership Podcast, I discuss seventeen efficiency management principles that I have been reflecting on and asking the Lord to help me to use. I hope...
by Paul Chappell | Mar 20, 2020 | Ministry Leadership, Spiritual Leadership Podcast
Our world is gripped today in health concerns related to Covid-19. Yet, God has called us, as spiritual leaders, to lead through these moments of crisis. How should pastors, in particular, lead through these moments? In this episode of the Spiritual Leadership...