by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 8, 2012 | Ministry Leadership
During a particularly pressing season of ministry, Jesus invited His disciples, “Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while” (Mark 6:31). I have not always executed this command well, and at times I have even felt guilty when I pulled away from my...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 7, 2012 | Media/Resources
A post-Christian culture questions everything related to Scripture, and the church certainly hasn’t escaped its scrutiny—or its dismissal. Some claim that the church was man’s idea. Others suggest that it has deviated so far from the first century that it is no longer...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 1, 2012 | Media/Resources, Ministry News
(If you cannot see this video in your RSS reader or email, you can watch it here.) The longer I walk with the Lord, the more convinced I am that knowing and loving Jesus Christ is really what the Christian life is all about. As a pastor, more than I want my church...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Oct 13, 2012 | Christian Life
People do not trust Christ as their Saviour by reading our critiques of evangelism strategies. Nor do they get saved in response to discussions about our busy schedules. They don’t even respond to the Gospel through our clearly articulated articles and blogs on the...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Oct 9, 2012 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
I believe that every adult Sunday school class should be a greenhouse of dynamic spiritual growth. Our church recently hosted our annual Open House and saw a large number of people saved. Whenever there is a surge of new Christians it is a great time to put renewed...