by Paul Chappell | Feb 19, 2014 | Ministry Leadership
The problem with myths is their sly way of embedding themselves into your assumptions. They just become part of your thinking without your realizing it. Some of the myths below are commonly-held pastoral beliefs that we pastors have held without comparing them to...
by Paul Chappell | Feb 12, 2014 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
As younger leaders engage in the ministry, they bring a set of fresh questions and concerns. Questions are healthy and good—they prove a leader is thinking. Sometimes, however, I’ve watched older preachers blow off the questions of young men, responding with a spirit...
by Paul Chappell | Feb 10, 2014 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
Over the past thirty years of ministry, the Lord has shown me—time and again—the sufficiency of His grace in difficulty. And He’s taught me, especially during recent seasons, how to extend His grace to hurting people. So often, when those we lead and love are hurting,...
by Paul Chappell | Feb 3, 2014 | Ministry Leadership
We often use the expression, “Teamwork makes the dream work.” And it does. Teamwork in ministry is essential—especially between the pastor and his staff. Most pastors and churches that are a little larger have the privilege of having staff who help in the ministry and...
by Paul Chappell | Jan 30, 2014 | Christian Life, Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership
The first week of January holds a great success rate for new goals. The last week of January? Not so much. Setting goals and wisely stewarding our time and priorities is vital. But we all too easily lose our first-of-the-year focus and revert to old patterns. To stay...