by 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 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 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 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...
by Paul Chappell | Nov 28, 2016 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
Have you ever gotten to the end of a “day off” and felt just as exhausted as you did at the beginning? Have you ever looked back over the day and wished for a do over? God so kindly designed our lives to function best with one day out of seven as a day of rest....