by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jan 12, 2017 | Christian Life, Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership
When I think about a great ministry or a great minister, I think of John the Baptist. Jesus Himself called John and his ministry great: “For I say unto you, Among those that are born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist…” (Luke 7:28). John...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jan 9, 2017 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership, Ministry News
Each year at Lancaster Baptist Church, we introduce a new theme for the year to our church family on Vision Sunday. Primarily we do this through the Sunday messages in which the theme is shared from a biblical text and then, in Sunday evening’s message, developed into...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jan 7, 2017 | Christian Life, Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership
If you’re looking for encouraging, yet intensely-practical and thoroughly-biblical, resources to help you move forward for God in this New Year, here are five completely free resources that I believe could be a help to you: Daily in the Word devotions—Every day,...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jan 5, 2017 | Christian Life
I love the New Year for the fresh start it gives us on setting goals and making life adjustments. But in all our preparing and planning, it’s good to remember that our lives belong to God, and we are simply stewards—managers—of what He has entrusted to us. How do New...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 31, 2016 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
At the start of a new year, we make goals, resolutions, or commitments. And we sincerely want to transform them into reality over the coming months. Very often, however, there is a disconnect between the internal commitments we’ve made and our everyday living. This...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 29, 2016 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
Over the years, I’ve made it a practice to read regularly and on a variety of subjects. Reading not only gives information, but it gives inspiration too. A well-written book can challenge you to think, inspire you to use your life for God, and (particularly with books...