by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 15, 2012 | Ministry Leadership
Sometimes you read an entire book for a single illustration or paragraph. Such was the case for me recently in reading Dangerous Calling by Paul Tripp. The paragraph below is worth the entire book. I urge you to read it slowly: It is only love for Christ that can...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 8, 2012 | Ministry Leadership
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by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 30, 2012 | Ministry Leadership
In case you haven’t already noticed, December is a busy month. Whether or not you are a pastor, your schedule is surely more filled this month than is comfortable. As a pastor, December is literally the most challenging month of the year for me. There are three...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 28, 2012 | Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership
If you are in Christian ministry and are looking for a refreshing (yet convicting and challenging) book—and especially if you are a senior pastor—I suggest Replenish by Lance Witt. When I read this book on my kindle recently, I had eighty-two highlights that filled...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 17, 2012 | Christian Life
Patience has never been one of my natural virtues. My preferred mode of operation is to set my eyes on a goal and start moving that direction—as quickly as possible. In part, I believe this drive in the hearts of leaders is a God-given gift. It keeps us challenged,...