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8 Indicators of an Unraveling Culture

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Aug 21, 2017 | Christian Life, Current Events, Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership

I don’t think any serious, observant American Christian denies that our culture is on a fast downhill slide. But I’m afraid we don’t often study our society, especially the communities where we live and serve, carefully enough to gain specific understanding and...

9 Areas Every Spiritual Leader Needs to Grow

by Dr. 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...

Two Sins Common to Spiritual Leaders

by Dr. 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...

Grace for the Growing Church

by Dr. 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...

6 Reoccurring Needs in Every Ministry

by Dr. 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...