by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jun 25, 2010 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
A passion for souls must be the norm for every biblical pastor, spiritual leader, and local church. It should be the focus of our entire life and ministry. Christ’s last command emphasized His priority for the church: “And Jesus came and spake unto them,...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jun 12, 2010 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
Most mature Christians know 2 Timothy 2:2 by heart: “And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.” We recognize the importance of training and mentoring young...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jun 3, 2010 | Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership, Spiritual Leadership Podcast
Every person that will have a fruitful ministry for the cause of Christ will pay some price along the way. Many Christians want the blessings without being willing to bear the burdens; they want the crown without carrying the cross. Yet whenever there was a great work...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | May 11, 2010 | Christian Life, Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership, Spiritual Leadership Podcast
God works through partnerships in ministry. The local church is a body, and God intends for it to function in unity. Those who serve in the local church must walk together in the Spirit to accomplish the work of God—serving the Lord, reaching the community, and...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | May 1, 2010 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
In just a week and a half, West Coast Baptist College seniors will be graduating and going out into the harvest field to serve in and plant local New Testament churches. The local church is the vehicle God has chosen through which to deliver His Gospel to the world....