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How to Have a Personal Harvest of Souls

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Oct 16, 2015 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership

One of the great blessings of being part of a local church that is reaching people with the gospel is the combined efforts that result in fruit. One plants, one waters, and God gives the increase (1 Corinthians 3:6). It is, of course, a joy to be part of any of those...

Supporting and Training Missionaries

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Sep 28, 2015 | Ministry Leadership, Ministry News

While en route to Israel for the Holy Land tour which we’re hosting, Terrie and I had a long layover in England where we got to visit several Baptist heritage sites. We also got to visit two Baptist missionary couples in London. It was a blessing to on one hand thank...

Thankful for My Baptist Heritage

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Sep 28, 2015 | Ministry Leadership

En route to Israel for our Holy Land Tour beginning this week, Terrie and I were able to meet part of our group, get our bodies adjusted to the time difference, and visit a few Baptist history sites during a layover in England. I’m so thankful for my Baptist heritage...

Growth Points 67: How to Rebuild Your Joy

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Sep 23, 2015 | Christian Life, Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership

If your experience is like mine, you’ve discovered that Satan does everything he can to rob you of your joy in the ministry. But it’s not just ministry. In every area of life, we face ongoing pressure and the potential for a loss of joy. We have to be wise to sense...

Syria and Iran: What Can We Do?

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Sep 11, 2015 | Christian Life

I hope you’ve seen the pictures. Three-year-old Aylan washed up on the shore, drowned while escaping. Masses of refugees crowding streets under the shells of bombed out buildings. Inflated rafts spilling over with people fleeing war-torn Syria. The seventy-one...