by Dr. Paul Chappell | May 4, 2013 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
Every spiritual leader, including the pastor (actually, especially the pastor) needs personal and spiritual accountability. I have gathered a team of godly men with whom I meet (sometimes on the phone, but often in person) on a regular basis for accountability. These...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | May 2, 2013 | Ministry Leadership
As we approach Spiritual Leadership Conference, I’ve asked a few of the conference speakers to participate in brief interviews regarding what is involved in launching out by faith. I believe you’ll find their perspectives both helpful and faith-building. This first...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Apr 29, 2013 | Ministry Leadership, Spiritual Leadership Podcast
When we first launched the Spiritual Leadership Conference twenty years ago, it was obvious to me that there was a need for emphasis on a biblical model of leadership. Not the kind of leadership where pastors write and circulate mean letters about one another. Not the...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Apr 27, 2013 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
Part of the joy of ministry is that of enjoying it with fellow laborers in the work. In the secular workplace, friendship with coworkers is often a corny topic. When your expected ambition at work is to support your family and perhaps also further your career, who...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Apr 22, 2013 | Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership, Spiritual Leadership Podcast
There is no doubt that God’s grace is amazing and that His liberty to believers is abundant. But what happens when we mix the truth of liberty with the spirit of pragmatism? (If you cannot see this video in your RSS reader or email, you can watch it here.) We live in...