Church | Paul Chappell

Four Convictions that Keep You in the Ministry

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jun 4, 2019 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership

This coming Sunday, Terrie and I will celebrate thirty-three years of ministry at Lancaster Baptist Church. I’m looking forward to Anniversary Sunday and the Spiritual Leadership Conference following. (And I hope you’re planning to join us!) Before guests arrive for...

Four Ways to Pray for First Responders

by Dr. Paul Chappell | May 10, 2019 | Christian Life

The month of May holds several special days to remember our fire service, law enforcement, and emergency medical services personnel. Early in the month (May 3) is International Firefighters Day. The second week is National Police Week. And the third week is National...

Seven Attributes of an Effective Youth Worker

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Apr 5, 2019 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership

This week, we’ve have the privilege of hosting several hundred teens for the annual Higher Call Youth Conference. I’m always mindful during this conference of the incredible potential of teenagers to make a difference in their generation. I’m also especially mindful...

Balancing Creativity and Our Biblical Heritage

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Apr 3, 2019 | Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership, Spiritual Leadership Podcast

Sometimes there can be a healthy tension between a honoring our heritage and being creative in ministry and outreach. For this episode of the Spiritual Leadership Podcast, I sat down to discuss how we manage that tension with Pastor Dave Delaney. Dave pastors the...

Five Ways Pastors Can Intentionally Invest in Their Staff

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Feb 25, 2019 | Ministry Leadership

It has been said, “Leaders know the way, go the way, and show the way.” While I agree with that statement, I have discovered that it only takes place if it happens intentionally. In other words, leaders don’t automatically know, go, and show the way—especially all at...