by Dr. Paul Chappell | Oct 19, 2012 | Christian Life, Family
It’s a parent’s greatest fear—and if it actually happens, their greatest heartbreak—a wayward child. How do you respond during this crisis? Whether your child is a fifteen-year-old who is struggling or a twenty-two-year-old who is questioning their faith, it is vital...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Oct 18, 2012 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
Did you ever have to eat your words? Pull a stuck foot out of your mouth? It’s too bad that the part of us that most often gets us into trouble is the part that is most often the quickest to respond—the tongue. No wonder James 1:19 admonishes, “…let every man be swift...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Oct 15, 2012 | Ministry Leadership, Spiritual Leadership Podcast
It’s amazing to me how in ministry, without ever intending for it to happen, our love shifts—from pure love for God to love for what we do for God. In the hurried pace and appearance-driven mindset of our culture—even of our ministry culture—we become human doings...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Oct 13, 2012 | Christian Life
People do not trust Christ as their Saviour by reading our critiques of evangelism strategies. Nor do they get saved in response to discussions about our busy schedules. They don’t even respond to the Gospel through our clearly articulated articles and blogs on the...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Oct 11, 2012 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
Pride is the number one reason that Christians quit serving the Lord, and it is the number one reason that spiritual leaders fall out of the ministry. Pride can produce an angry spirit, immorality, secret sin, marital strife, excessive debt, and a host of other...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Oct 9, 2012 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
I believe that every adult Sunday school class should be a greenhouse of dynamic spiritual growth. Our church recently hosted our annual Open House and saw a large number of people saved. Whenever there is a surge of new Christians it is a great time to put renewed...
by Dr. 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 Dr. Paul Chappell | Sep 29, 2012 | Ministry Leadership
Tomorrow we dedicate a wonderful new building here at Lancaster Baptist Church. As I walked past the building today and saw all the last minute details being attended to, I had several thoughts flow through my mind. First, I am grateful to the Lord for His provision,...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Sep 24, 2012 | Ministry News
(If you cannot see this video in your RSS reader or email, you can watch it here.) I recorded the video update above for our Lancaster Baptist church family yesterday. I’m currently in another country, and I will not be updating on our meetings here. But I asked my...
by Dr. 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...