by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jan 7, 2017 | Christian Life, Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership
If you’re looking for encouraging, yet intensely-practical and thoroughly-biblical, resources to help you move forward for God in this New Year, here are five completely free resources that I believe could be a help to you: Daily in the Word devotions—Every day,...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 31, 2016 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
At the start of a new year, we make goals, resolutions, or commitments. And we sincerely want to transform them into reality over the coming months. Very often, however, there is a disconnect between the internal commitments we’ve made and our everyday living. This...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 29, 2016 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
Over the years, I’ve made it a practice to read regularly and on a variety of subjects. Reading not only gives information, but it gives inspiration too. A well-written book can challenge you to think, inspire you to use your life for God, and (particularly with books...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 26, 2016 | Ministry Leadership
If planning counts as productivity, the week between Christmas and New Year’s is my most productive! This is my week for setting goals and planning out the “big rocks” in my calendar for the coming year. I have found that if I am to wisely steward the multiple roles...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 21, 2016 | Ministry Leadership
The Christmas/New Year’s season is incredibly busy if you are a pastor or ministry leader. Not only are there special church programs and services, but December is also a full month for outreach, weddings, school events…and all while you are wrapping your mind around...