by Dr. Paul Chappell | Sep 30, 2013 | Ministry Leadership, Spiritual Leadership Podcast
Do you see any disconnect between the incredible news of the gospel and the effectiveness of biblical Baptist churches in reaching our communities with it? Jesus commanded us, “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations” (Matthew 28:19). And He clearly said, “As my Father...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Sep 25, 2013 | Ministry Leadership
In spiritual leadership, the way up is down, and the way to greatness is the path of service. We already know that, and we pray for a servant’s heart. But sometimes we forget what a servant’s heart actually looks like. What, specifically, are we praying for when we...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Sep 21, 2013 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
One of the dangers to which spiritual leaders are particularly susceptible is that we would teach the truths of God’s Word while exempting ourselves from those very truths. Take, for instance, the lawyer in Luke 10 who asked Christ how to inherit eternal life....
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Sep 17, 2013 | Ministry News
The fall season has historically been our greatest outreach season in Lancaster. We host Open House Sunday in October, and in a few-weeks’ window of time, we systematically knock on every door in our greater community. This fall we’re launching a new outreach...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Sep 13, 2013 | Family
Just three days ago, our youngest son and daughter-in-law welcomed their first child into the world—Alivia Love Chappell. Alivia is our fifth grandchild. Her arrival marks the last of our children to have their first child. Matt is the youngest of our children, and...