by Paul Chappell | Aug 14, 2017 | Ministry Leadership
Excellence—it’s important in any area, and it’s vital in leadership, particularly spiritual leadership. The quality of a work is unlikely to rise above the quality of the leader. This is why—when it comes to local church ministry—spiritual leaders must maintain a...
by Paul Chappell | Jul 24, 2017 | Ministry Leadership
It’s common to human nature—we want surface fixes. Pastors know this from counseling. You meet with someone who has major needs in his life, but all he really wants is a quick fix to the immediate crisis—not the help to deal with the root causes. Pastors are guilty of...
by Paul Chappell | Jul 15, 2017 | Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership
One of the results of church growth is problems. I don’t mean that negatively, just factually. Think of the first-century church in Jerusalem. In a time of great growth and great grace, they encountered a significant problem (Acts 6). In fact, their problem was...
by Paul Chappell | Jul 10, 2017 | Ministry Leadership
Listening and assessing are two characteristics found in wise spiritual leaders. Even as you seek to move forward by faith, you must have an awareness of the current needs surrounding you and in the lives of those you lead. Be thou diligent to know the state of thy...
by Paul Chappell | Jun 26, 2017 | Christian Life, Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership
When I think of someone who models the joy of the Lord in ministry, I think of Dr. Don Sisk. What is so remarkable about Dr. Sisk is that he has been serving the Lord for nearly sixty-five years and still has the joy of the Lord. This year at Spiritual Leadership...