by Dr. Paul Chappell | Aug 23, 2018 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
Life and ministry can be depleting. It seems that the pace is as fast as ever and the expectations on us are higher than ever. Servant leadership can be stretching. Seasons of fruit bearing have their ups and downs. None of this, however, means that we are unable to...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Aug 8, 2018 | Family, Ministry Leadership
Perhaps you’ve heard the phrase, “You must make time to come apart before you fall apart.” It refers to Mark 6:31 where Jesus told his disciples, “Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jul 23, 2018 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
When I survey today’s ministry landscape, I’m encouraged. Why? First, I’m hopeful for revival. The fact that our culture is becoming increasingly hostile toward Christianity is disappointing, but it’s nothing Scripture didn’t warn us...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jul 16, 2018 | Ministry Leadership
Pain changes us. And for the child of God, those words can breathe hope and promise. We who believe Romans 8:28 “know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” Challenging trials can draw us...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jun 28, 2018 | Ministry Leadership
Every Christ-centered pastor desires to make a difference for eternity and to build a Christ-honoring, Spirit-led, and gospel-centered church family. Yet, there are several trends in our culture today that bring some unique challenges to church life and church...