by Dr. Paul Chappell | May 21, 2014 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
No one would question the diligence of the Apostle Paul. He labored with faithful tenacity and with loving diligence. When Paul wrote his final letter to Timothy, he included a request for Timothy to come to him. Notice his wording: “Do thy diligence to come shortly...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | May 19, 2014 | Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership, Spiritual Leadership Podcast
To properly use any tool, you must first understand the task which you are attempting to accomplish. This has never been more true than in relation to using technology in ministry. It appears to me that there are two extreme ideals in how to help people come along in...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | May 15, 2014 | Ministry Leadership
It is all too easy to allow the responsibilities of leadership to morph into the routines of management. Management, of course, is necessary for leaders. We manage projects and coordinate efforts to match them. Good leadership includes wise structures of management....
by Dr. Paul Chappell | May 13, 2014 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
It’s hard to believe that we are already entering another summer season of ministry. Depending on your occupation and age, the word summer likely holds varying connotations for you. If you are a student, it means vacation! If you are a teacher, it means preparation....
by Dr. Paul Chappell | May 12, 2014 | Christian Life, Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership
Hard copies of my newest book, Out of Commission, will be available May 27. But beginning this week, Striving Together has opened the book for presales with bonuses for purchasing early. One of these presale bonuses is a free ebook copy—available for immediate...