by Dr. Paul Chappell | Oct 30, 2012 | Ministry Leadership
Many pastors have legitimate concerns over some of the challenges and problems within independent fundamental circles. And yet, I am thankful to the Lord for those who are developing their own solid position and continuing with a servant’s heart to win souls in this...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Oct 11, 2012 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
Pride is the number one reason that Christians quit serving the Lord, and it is the number one reason that spiritual leaders fall out of the ministry. Pride can produce an angry spirit, immorality, secret sin, marital strife, excessive debt, and a host of other...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Oct 9, 2012 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
I believe that every adult Sunday school class should be a greenhouse of dynamic spiritual growth. Our church recently hosted our annual Open House and saw a large number of people saved. Whenever there is a surge of new Christians it is a great time to put renewed...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Sep 10, 2012 | Ministry Leadership
Servant leaders who encourage and equip others to share in ministry multiply their impact, and they multiply the effectiveness of the ministry itself. Actually, this is what discipleship is all about. And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some,...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Sep 5, 2012 | Ministry Leadership, Spiritual Leadership Podcast
What would you do if someone offered you a one hundred dollar bill which you knew was counterfeit? If you took it, you may be able to spend it undetected, but you would also weaken your own economy. This was the situation which merchants in Athens faced in the first...