by Paul Chappell | Mar 14, 2014 | Ministry Leadership, Ministry News
The statistics for pastors aren’t good: Fifty percent of pastors starting out will not last five years. One out of every ten pastors will actually retire as a pastor in some form. Over 1,700 pastors left the ministry every month last year. Over 1,300 pastors were...
by Paul Chappell | Feb 5, 2014 | Christian Life, Media/Resources, Ministry News
I’m thrilled to announce that my wife, Terrie, has launched a personal blog! For over thirty years, Terrie has invested in ladies through personal, local church ministry. Her blog—the overflow of these years of ministry—is sure to be a blessing, help, and...
by Paul Chappell | Oct 14, 2013 | Ministry News
When we began the Love Works outreach a few weeks ago, we weren’t sure what the response would be. After twenty-seven years of our fall outreach being doorknocking alone, it was exciting to see what would happen when we combined doorknocking with serving our...
by Paul Chappell | Oct 10, 2013 | Ministry News
Thirty-five years ago, my parents went to South Korea as missionaries. I was a young teenager at the time, and this was a difficult transition for me. I missed America, and I wasn’t excited about living in Korea. As time unfolded, however, this move proved to be one...
by Paul Chappell | Oct 2, 2013 | Christian Life, Ministry News
Our church is involved this month in a Love Works emphasis. The “works” part of this title highlights two meanings of the word works: First, works refers to the fact that true love labors. If you love someone, you will demonstrate that love. Thus, since...
by 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...