leadership | Paul Chappell

Before You Start

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 30, 2013 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership

Has God recently placed something new on your heart? Perhaps you’re feeling burdened to launch a new ministry or begin a new goal? There’s nothing that fuels my energy like dreaming for the future and planning action steps for a God-given vision! But before I...

Growth Points 42: Thinkfulness Is Thankfulness

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 28, 2013 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership, Spiritual Leadership Podcast

Someone told me years ago that thinkfulness is thankfulness. It’s true, and I’ve never forgotten it. When I pause to ponder the goodness of God, it brings thankfulness to my heart. When I ponder unfinished tasks and looming deadlines, gratitude escapes. (If...

Battle Mentalities

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 15, 2013 | Ministry Leadership

Spiritual leadership is no walk in the park. It was never intended to be. It is a battle. When Paul wrote to Timothy to instruct him in church leadership, he admonished: Fight the good fight of faith…—1 Timothy 6:12 We are in a war, and you and I are the soldiers....

Overcoming the Joy Killers

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 8, 2013 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership

In the midst of one of the greatest works for God in the Old Testament, Nehemiah reminded God’s people, “…the joy of the LORD is your strength” (Nehemiah 8:10). Why the reminder? Because God’s people need joy, and one of Satan’s first line of attacks to weaken our...

3 Ways to Determine if You are a Giver or a Taker in Ministry

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 6, 2013 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership

You’ve heard it said: In life there are two groups of people—givers and takers. The titles are self explanatory: givers invest, and takers seek to be invested in. Every Christian should be a giver, but those in the ministry should especially be givers. We should be...