by Dr. Paul Chappell | May 6, 2014 | Family, Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership, Spiritual Leadership Podcast
All of us that are passionate about ministry recognize that we often have competing interests between family and ministry. If we’re not careful, we can yield to the addiction of the urgency in ministry to the neglect of our families. I know that at times I was on the...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Apr 4, 2014 | Christian Life, Family
We’ve been privileged this week to host hundreds of teenagers for the West Coast Baptist Youth Conference. It has been a joy to see their responsiveness to the teaching and preaching of God’s Word. Teenagers are a delightful challenge—even to themselves! The teenage...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Feb 27, 2014 | Ministry Leadership
Earlier this week I had the joy of sitting with my brother and my two sons over a breakfast table for fellowship. We try to get together once or twice a year to talk about the state of our lives spiritually and the state of the work of God in America. Specifically,...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Feb 14, 2014 | Christian Life, Family, Media/Resources
When Terrie and I got married thirty-three years ago, one of the commitments we made was to keep growing as husband and wife. Every year, I read at least one book on marriage (usually more), and Terrie does the same. Often we read the same book and then discuss it...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 7, 2013 | Christian Life
Christmastime may be the most wonderful time of the year, but it can also pass in a flurry of frenzied activity, with no time to enjoy the significance of the season. Below are ten suggestions for making the most out of Christmastime. 1. Die to self. Let your personal...