by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 26, 2018 | Ministry Leadership
The Great Commission of Christ is to share the gospel and make disciples. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and,...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 15, 2018 | Christian Life, Family, Ministry Leadership
All of us who are passionate about ministry recognize that we can have competing interests when it comes to balancing our ministry and family responsibilities. If we’re not careful, we can yield to the addiction of busyness in ministry to the neglect of our own...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Oct 29, 2018 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
I grew up in the independent Baptist movement, and I appreciate my heritage for many reasons. But if there is ever a time when I’m especially thankful to be an independent Baptist, it’s during times of missions emphasis—such as our World Impact Conference at Lancaster...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Oct 25, 2018 | Ministry Leadership
The heart-felt desire of every godly pastor is to do the work God has called him to do—preach the gospel, disciple new Christians, study God’s Word, prepare biblical messages, equip the church family for the work of the ministry, and serve as an undershepherd of...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Oct 22, 2018 | Ministry Leadership
The local church belongs to Christ. He gave Himself for it (Ephesians 5:25), He is the head of it (Colossians 1:18), and He is the one who adds to it (Acts 2:47). But those of us who serve as undershepherds want to be part of encouraging momentum in the ministry of...