by Dr. Paul Chappell | Aug 11, 2011 | Ministry Leadership
One of the greatest enemies to a spirit of grace in a church is criticism—from within or without. Our carnal nature is easily drawn into defending and taking sides, but doing so breeds a spirit of defensiveness and cynicism within a church. As a young pastor, I...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Aug 8, 2011 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
Constructive criticism is an incredible asset. Proverbs 27:6 says, “Faithful are the wounds of a friend….” Some of the most helpful advice and counsel I have ever received has come in the form of such “wounds.” Yet, destructive criticism can be incredibly damaging to...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jul 19, 2011 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership, Ministry News
Over the past few weeks, as we’ve celebrated our church’s 25th anniversary, a few people have asked me, “What will the next twenty-five years be like?” I think they understand our philosophy of ministry enough to know that the basics—biblical preaching, soulwinning,...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jun 15, 2011 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
Summer is one of the best times for making memories and becoming more productive. The longer evening hours make for great family and ministry time, and the changes in our routines that happen around this time of year, are the perfect opportunity to take a fresh look...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jun 14, 2011 | Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership, Spiritual Leadership Podcast
God is responsible for adding to and growing the church, but He does it through His people. How can a church be sure it has the right pillars in place to support the growth that God wants to bring? This newly posted Spiritual Leadership podcast is both practical and...