by Paul Chappell | Jan 29, 2018 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
When it comes to new year’s planning, I’ve found that in addition to setting goals, it’s helpful to plan daily routines. In this video, I share three areas I consider in my new year’s planning and the routines that help me in my walk with the...
by Paul Chappell | Jan 18, 2018 | Ministry Leadership
Millennials and megachurches—we often hear these terms used derisively. Or at least dismissively. Well, you know how millennials are… Megachurches have more resources. And if they’re that big, it’s surely because they’re full of compromise. But...
by Paul Chappell | Jan 4, 2018 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
This is developed from a blog I originally posted several months ago but have edited to include additional Scripture, illustrations, charts, and a letter from Dr. Curtis Hutson. When I was growing up in the 70s, the watchword among independent Baptists was separation....
by Paul Chappell | Nov 29, 2017 | Ministry Leadership
This past Sunday evening, we had a service specially themed around worship and the importance of the home in setting the direction of a child’s worship. In the early part of the service, families played and sang, and two of our staff men gave tips on involving...
by Paul Chappell | Nov 14, 2017 | Ministry Leadership
Every church has a culture—a functioning set of values and identity. Hopefully, this culture reflects what the church says it believes and teaches. But that is not always the case. Too many times, the culture of a church becomes one of divisiveness, pride, or...