by Paul Chappell | Dec 28, 2021 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
There’s nothing like an approaching new year for bringing out our best aspirations. Somehow everything seems doable when it’s a week away and written under a “Goals for the New Year” heading! And there’s nothing like an over-committed, unreasonable list of goals for...
by Paul Chappell | Dec 6, 2021 | Ministry Leadership, Spiritual Leadership Podcast
When it comes to approaching a new year, there are some common pitfalls ministry leaders fall into. One is that they don’t plan at all, and another is that they set monumental goals without creating a functional plan that has practical value. On one hand, we know...
by Paul Chappell | Dec 31, 2020 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
Considering how crazy 2020 turned out to be, the “20-20 Vision” goal-setting and planning puns that were going on this time last year are almost humorous. In reality, if there is anything 2020 has taught us about biblical vision, it is that it must be developed in...
by Paul Chappell | Dec 17, 2020 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
Most years, December finds me in a whirlwind of preparing messages, preaching church services and special events, and hosting various Christmas celebrations. This year has been different. Partly it is because Covid-19 has reshaped the past nine months for everyone....
by Paul Chappell | Dec 30, 2019 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
I’ve written in the past about setting goals for the new year and about vision casting for your church family. But sometimes people question setting ministry goals in particular out of a concern that they are presuming upon the power of God. Although the concern can...