by Paul Chappell | Nov 18, 2010 | Ministry Leadership
For years I’ve wanted to write a book for deacons. The deacons who serve our church have been a help to me—and to our entire church family—beyond what words can describe. Their ministry is vital, and its intricacies are definitely worthy of a book. The Ministry of a...
by Paul Chappell | Nov 3, 2010 | Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership
What do you love? What consumes your heart and your life? Whatever your answer—this is your passion. Christ loves the church. He loved it so much that He gave His life for it. And He has commissioned the church to bring His divine plan of redemption into all the world...
by Paul Chappell | Oct 27, 2010 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
This is part two of this article. You can read part one here. We’ve already seen from Acts 13 that the context of God’s strategy for missions is the local church and that He calls Christians who are already engaged in service. Let’s see one more step in this biblical...
by Paul Chappell | Oct 25, 2010 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
Two thousand years ago, Christ delivered the marching orders for the local church: “Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature” (Mark 16:15). With nearly seven billion people in the world, separated by political, cultural, and linguistic...
by Paul Chappell | Oct 20, 2010 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
My grandson Camden is just beginning to walk, and our entire family delights in helping him in this new adventure. From encouraging his unsteady steps along furniture to holding both of his little hands and walking with him, everyone wants to have a part! No one...