by Paul Chappell | Sep 28, 2020 | Christian Life, Current Events, Ministry Leadership
When the Lord laid a phrase from Philippians 3:13, “Reaching Forth,” on my heart for our church theme in 2020, I had no idea that less than three months into the year, our plans would be derailed by a global pandemic. Yet, what I love about God’s Word is that it is...
by Paul Chappell | Sep 14, 2020 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
One of the moments I will never forget from this year’s opening week at West Coast Baptist College was a conversation I had with a mother who was bringing her freshman daughter. We had a brief conversation about where they were from, what the daughter will be...
by Paul Chappell | Aug 24, 2020 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
There is no such thing as growth without change. Of course, change is not always indicative of growth. Sometimes it is the result of drift—doctrinally, spiritually, or philosophically. Sometimes change is also forced by outside circumstances. Even so, where there is...
by Paul Chappell | Aug 17, 2020 | Current Events, Ministry Leadership
Anyone who tells you that they have local church ministry during Covid-19 figured out is either delusional or far wiser than I am. Because after thirty-four years of pastoring, I am finding this season the most challenging—by far. I have never seen anything like it....
by Paul Chappell | Jul 24, 2020 | Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership, Spiritual Leadership Podcast
We are leading today in some amazingly-perilous times. Around us is confusion, hurt, loss, fear, and turmoil. Sometimes as leaders we wonder where to even begin and how God can use us in the midst of such overwhelming needs. It is always encouraging to me to remember...