by Paul Chappell | Jul 2, 2015 | Christian Life, Current Events, Ministry Leadership
Now, more than ever before, current events remind us that we are living in the last days. The events of this past week have pointed to Bible prophecies concerning the progressive lifestyles of sin (2 Timothy 3:1–4) and the oblivion of and disregard for God’s judgment...
by Paul Chappell | Jun 29, 2015 | Christian Life, Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership, Ministry News
As laborers together with God (1 Corinthians 3:9), it is imperative that we, as spiritual leaders, are not simply maintaining the work of God, but that we are building. At Spiritual Leadership Conference 2015, our theme was from Jesus’ words, “I will build my church”...
by Paul Chappell | Jun 24, 2015 | Ministry Leadership
Jesus told us in John 15:16 that He has ordained us—set us apart for a purpose—to bring forth fruit that remains. As pastors and Christian leaders, it’s fair that we occasionally ask ourselves, “Are we making disciples here? Or are we simply developing superficial...
by Paul Chappell | Jun 8, 2015 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
One of the most dangerous aspects of success in any work of God is that it would lead to complacency. The truth is, it is easier to rejoice in a victory of the past and simply maintain going forward than it is to take continual faith-filled risks and build going...
by Paul Chappell | Jun 4, 2015 | Ministry Leadership, Ministry News
You’ve heard the famous quote attributed to Abraham Lincoln: “Give me six hours to chop down a tree, and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” Time and life management experts have likewise pointed out the value of “sharpening the saw” for maximum effect in...