Dr. Paul Chappell

Before You Click “Send”

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 2, 2011 | Christian Life

Or publish… Or tweet… Or share… THINK! Remember when your mother taught you to “think before you speak”? It’s good advice for when you speak electronically, too. God commands us, “Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is...

New Podcast Posted: Helping Your Staff Reach Their Full Potential

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 30, 2011 | Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership, Spiritual Leadership Podcast

One of the most exciting aspects of ministry for a pastor is the privilege of seeing other leaders developing in the church—whether they be staff or lay leaders. As a pastor, I embrace my responsibility to equip the saints for the work of the ministry (Ephesians...

A Shovel of Faith

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 28, 2011 | Ministry Leadership, Ministry News

For the eleventh time in the history of Lancaster Baptist Church, we thrust our silver shovel in the ground, beginning a new building project by faith. Yesterday morning we broke ground for our West Wing Tower—the first in a three-phase expansion project for our...

One Turkey Thank-You

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 26, 2011 | Christian Life

Terrie’s and my first Thanksgiving together was sure to be slim. I was a nineteen-year-old Bible college student, and I wasn’t exactly what you would call wealthy! At the time, I worked for Caterpillar Inc. in City of Industry, California. I was thankful for my job...

3 Expressions of a Thankful Heart

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 23, 2011 | Christian Life

How do you say “thank you” for God’s goodness? Really, it’s impossible to fully express our thanks. But when your heart is overflowing with gratitude, it will find an outlet. Psalm 100 is the outpour of a heart focused on God’s abundant blessings to His people. In...