by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jan 23, 2017 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
We know that God is more interested in the spiritual health of a church than its numeric growth. A spiritually thriving church will be reaching people with the gospel and seeing people added to the church, but a church focused only on growth may be seeing people added...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jan 12, 2017 | Christian Life, Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership
When I think about a great ministry or a great minister, I think of John the Baptist. Jesus Himself called John and his ministry great: “For I say unto you, Among those that are born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist…” (Luke 7:28). John...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jan 7, 2017 | Christian Life, Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership
If you’re looking for encouraging, yet intensely-practical and thoroughly-biblical, resources to help you move forward for God in this New Year, here are five completely free resources that I believe could be a help to you: Daily in the Word devotions—Every day,...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Sep 15, 2016 | Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership
I’m excited to announce a relaunch of the Spiritual Leadership Podcast—beginning with this episode! While past episodes were primarily audio leadership lessons that had been recorded in other venues, such as Spiritual Leadership or Striving Together Conferences, the...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Sep 5, 2016 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
We often speak of balance as if it is something you write out on paper and then have attained for life. The truth is, maintaining life balance takes constant adjustment. Like a sailor who is constantly analyzing the wind and adjusting his sails to reach an intended...