by Paul Chappell | Feb 3, 2012 | Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership
Several weeks ago, I began recording weekly “Growth Points” video blogs. These videos were initially birthed from a desire to stay in touch with our West Coast Baptist College graduates who are now pastoring and in ministry. But they are also a greeting to our pastor...
by Paul Chappell | Jan 26, 2012 | Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership, Spiritual Leadership Podcast
This lesson speaks to the very heart of local church ministry. Jesus Himself came “to seek and to save that which was lost” (Luke 19:10). But in so many of our churches today, I see pastors fervently reading books and attending conferences, but never really settling...
by Paul Chappell | Dec 12, 2011 | Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership, Spiritual Leadership Podcast
Through the economic challenges our country has faced, churches have needed—more than ever before—to understand biblical principles of faith, stewardship, and compassion. In this podcast, we discover fourteen principles that should shape our church budgets, stretch...
by Paul Chappell | Nov 30, 2011 | Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership, Spiritual Leadership Podcast
One of the most exciting aspects of ministry for a pastor is the privilege of seeing other leaders developing in the church—whether they be staff or lay leaders. As a pastor, I embrace my responsibility to equip the saints for the work of the ministry (Ephesians...
by Paul Chappell | Nov 1, 2011 | Ministry Leadership, Spiritual Leadership Podcast
The very heart of local church ministry is soulwinning—reaching lost people with the Gospel of Christ. A church that is not actively engaged in obeying Christ’s Great Commission is not fulfilling Christ’s purpose for the church. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations,...