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One Powerful Paragraph

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 15, 2012 | Ministry Leadership

Sometimes you read an entire book for a single illustration or paragraph. Such was the case for me recently in reading Dangerous Calling by Paul Tripp. The paragraph below is worth the entire book. I urge you to read it slowly: It is only love for Christ that can...

The Grading Curve of a Pharisee

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 8, 2012 | Ministry Leadership

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How to Pray for Your Pastor in December

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 30, 2012 | Ministry Leadership

In case you haven’t already noticed, December is a busy month. Whether or not you are a pastor, your schedule is surely more filled this month than is comfortable. As a pastor, December is literally the most challenging month of the year for me. There are three...

Book Review—Replenish: Leading from a Healthy Soul

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 28, 2012 | Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership

If you are in Christian ministry and are looking for a refreshing (yet convicting and challenging) book—and especially if you are a senior pastor—I suggest Replenish by Lance Witt. When I read this book on my kindle recently, I had eighty-two highlights that filled...

5 Benefits of a Leadership Retreat

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 8, 2012 | Ministry Leadership

During a particularly pressing season of ministry, Jesus invited His disciples, “Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while” (Mark 6:31). I have not always executed this command well, and at times I have even felt guilty when I pulled away from my...