by Paul Chappell | Oct 3, 2012 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
Have you ever known a farmer who took his time getting his crops harvested? Not one who valued his crops! As harvest season approaches, farmers plan and prepare for a physically strenuous and busy schedule. They start early in the morning and work with lights late...
by Paul Chappell | Sep 23, 2012 | Ministry News
(If you cannot see this video in your RSS reader or email, you can watch it here.) After a few days in Korea, our team traveled on to the Philippines where we have met with several missionaries and pastors and seen great fruit to the glory of God. On Saturday we had...
by Paul Chappell | Sep 1, 2012 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
I anticipate every fall season as the fullest harvest time of the year for reaching souls. The fall is when our church has our annual Open House Sunday, and it is also when we have our annual time of training for new soulwinners. All in all, it’s a fruitfully busy...
by Rick Flanders | Jul 28, 2012 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
[Today’s post is a guest post by Dr. Rick Flanders. Dr. Flanders is an evangelist sent out of First Baptist Church of Bridgeport, Michigan. He has been in full time ministry since 1973 and preaches revival meetings around the country.] One great obstacle to progress...
by Paul Chappell | Jun 4, 2012 | Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership, Spiritual Leadership Podcast
I remember when I was ordained into the Gospel ministry in 1983. Pastors and deacons laid hands on me and prayed for me, and I was set apart for the purpose of preaching the Gospel. Ordained simply speaks of being set apart for a purpose. John 15:16 says that Jesus...