by Paul Chappell | May 23, 2012 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
My friend, Pastor Dave Hardy, made a statement at our annual Deacons Retreat that hasn’t left me. It was one of those statements that is powerful the moment you hear it…and is still powerful every time you remember it. It was the kind of statement that you print and...
by Paul Chappell | Feb 11, 2011 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
Harvey Firestone once said, “It is only as we develop others that we permanently succeed.” This is true in every area, but it is especially true in the church. Paul emphasized the importance of discipleship and mentoring in 2 Timothy 2:2: “And the...
by Paul Chappell | Oct 20, 2010 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
My grandson Camden is just beginning to walk, and our entire family delights in helping him in this new adventure. From encouraging his unsteady steps along furniture to holding both of his little hands and walking with him, everyone wants to have a part! No one...
by Paul Chappell | Jul 20, 2010 | Christian Life, Family, Ministry Leadership
With a living room full of cheerleaders, my grandson Camden achieved his first crawl this week. For the past several weeks, he’s enjoyed partial mobility by scooting himself along army-style. But with lots of motivating encouragement, he finally learned to tuck...