by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jun 29, 2015 | Christian Life, Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership, Ministry News
As laborers together with God (1 Corinthians 3:9), it is imperative that we, as spiritual leaders, are not simply maintaining the work of God, but that we are building. At Spiritual Leadership Conference 2015, our theme was from Jesus’ words, “I will build my church”...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jun 15, 2015 | Christian Life, Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership, Ministry News
Over the past few weeks, Striving Together Publications has released several new resources that we believe will be tremendously helpful for Christians and local church ministry. The resources below will be featured at Spiritual Leadership Conference this week, but for...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jun 14, 2015 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership, Ministry News
Today we celebrate twenty-nine years of ministry at Lancaster Baptist Church. (Wow, that’s hard to believe!) It’s been a journey of faith, growth, and, in general, complete awe at God’s greatness. He’s done more than we ever dreamed He would, and we give Him glory for...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jun 13, 2015 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership, Ministry News
There are some things you can’t learn via YouTube videos. Significant construction would be one of those. I mean, you could probably find a YouTube video on building a dog house, but beyond that, I’m not sure your best place for construction instruction is going to be...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jun 4, 2015 | Ministry Leadership, Ministry News
You’ve heard the famous quote attributed to Abraham Lincoln: “Give me six hours to chop down a tree, and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” Time and life management experts have likewise pointed out the value of “sharpening the saw” for maximum effect in...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jun 2, 2015 | Christian Life, Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership, Ministry News
There are some phrases we’ve turned into something like cliché prayers. That is, we say them without really giving thought to the specifics of what we’re asking or the practical ramifications of what they may entail. “Bless all the missionaries” is a good for...