ministry | Paul Chappell

How I Feel After a Pastor Falls

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Aug 5, 2012 | Current Events, Ministry Leadership

The past several days Terrie and I have been in Australia ministering in local churches and at a national pastors’ conference. While here, I have been getting reports of a fallen pastor back home. The disgrace of these situations is always grievous, no matter what the...

Baptists and the Holy Spirit

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Aug 3, 2012 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership

Over the years, I’ve had Christians ask me if Baptists believe in the ministry of the Holy Spirit. I always answer with a resounding “YES!” Not only do we believe in the ministry of the Holy Spirit, but we recognize that no Christian can function properly without the...

Growth Points 021: Developing a Spiritual Family in the Midst of a Fervent Ministry

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jul 30, 2012 | Family, Ministry Leadership, Spiritual Leadership Podcast

Some people say it’s impossible. Others are quick to blame the ministry when the family fails. But is a spiritual family and a fervent ministry incompatible? I believe the two can complement and complete one another. In this Growth Points video, I share a few...

No More Excuses

by Rick Flanders | Jul 28, 2012 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership

[Today’s post is a guest post by Dr. Rick Flanders. Dr. Flanders is an evangelist sent out of First Baptist Church of Bridgeport, Michigan. He has been in full time ministry since 1973 and preaches revival meetings around the country.] One great obstacle to progress...

Growth Points 020: The Trail of Blood

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jul 23, 2012 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership, Spiritual Leadership Podcast

I wonder sometimes, with all the church growth philosophies that bring more and more of the world into the church, and with the prevalence of watered-down preaching in our pulpits today, how many Christians even know what we stand for? And I wonder how many of us...