ministry | Paul Chappell

Young, Fundamental, and Servant-Hearted

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...

Repeating Miracles

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Oct 27, 2012 | Ministry Leadership, Ministry News

If you want to read some thriller stories, pick up a biography about Hudson Taylor, David Livingstone, or William Carey. If you want to be stirred by heroic endurance and courage, read about Adoniram Judson, Mary Slessor, or Amy Carmichael. These Christians—and a host...

Growth Points 023: Loving God More than Ministry

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Oct 15, 2012 | Ministry Leadership, Spiritual Leadership Podcast

It’s amazing to me how in ministry, without ever intending for it to happen, our love shifts—from pure love for God to love for what we do for God. In the hurried pace and appearance-driven mindset of our culture—even of our ministry culture—we become human doings...

What Too Many Christians Have Forgotten

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Oct 13, 2012 | Christian Life

People do not trust Christ as their Saviour by reading our critiques of evangelism strategies. Nor do they get saved in response to discussions about our busy schedules. They don’t even respond to the Gospel through our clearly articulated articles and blogs on the...

4 Reasons Pride Did Not Stop Paul

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...