by Dr. Paul Chappell | May 19, 2015 | Ministry Leadership, Ministry News
Those who serve as spiritual leaders have the joy of investing themselves in the spiritual growth of others. You prepare messages, lessons, and events, preach sermons, teach classes, and give of yourself in all the ways that contribute toward building others in...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Apr 30, 2015 | Ministry Leadership
In every work of God, there comes a point when a leader must ask, “Am I content to move forward in maintenance mode, or will I continue to build?” In theory, this question sounds simple. Who wouldn’t want to continue building, especially when you are co-laboring with...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Apr 25, 2015 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership, Ministry News
When Paul wrote to young Timothy, he emphasized the importance of the ministry—specifically of serving as a “good minister.” If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Apr 18, 2015 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
Every year, as we host West Coast Baptist Youth Conference, we have several top prayer requests. One of these is to see young people called by God into full time Christian service. I know that God has a plan for every life and that His plan is not for every young man...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Mar 26, 2015 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
Anyone who attempts anything for God will be criticized. Although untrue criticism is hurtful and discouraging, it goes with the territory of leadership. Worse than being criticized, however, is developing a critical spirit. We’re called to be discerning (Philippians...