by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 29, 2018 | Ministry Leadership
In the previous blog, we noted that while it is easy to give lip service to the Great Commission as the mission of the local church, it is also easy to get distracted from it. We saw that a disciple-making church is actually a Christ-centered church. Our goal is not...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 26, 2018 | Ministry Leadership
The Great Commission of Christ is to share the gospel and make disciples. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and,...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Oct 11, 2018 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership, Spiritual Leadership Podcast
How does a spiritual leader finish his course with joy? How do you navigate the numerous detours in doctrine and ministry philosophy and stay true to your call and your biblical position? I enjoyed sitting down this past week with my friend, Jeff Asmbaugh, who...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Aug 31, 2018 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership, Spiritual Leadership Podcast
How does a spiritual leader continue to grow? In this episode of the Spiritual Leadership podcast, I have a fun and helpful discussion with my friend, Pastor Dean Miller from Hattiesburg, Mississippi, as we discuss how vital it is to continue growing in grace. I...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jul 30, 2018 | Ministry Leadership
The military boasts of its ability to build leaders “from the ground up.” But God is interested in building leaders from Heaven down. Jesus Himself exercised the downward mobility that modeled the highest form of spiritual leadership (Philippians 2:5–8). And His Holy...