Church | Paul Chappell

The #1 Way Younger Pastors Can Get Good Advice

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Oct 15, 2018 | Ministry Leadership

A few weeks ago, I preached at a church for a younger pastor. After the service, as we fellowshipped, he shared with me how the Lord is working in their church and some things they are doing as part of their outreach. And then he asked a key question: “Is there...

Spiritual Leadership Podcast with Pastor Jeff Amsbaugh

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Oct 11, 2018 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership, Spiritual Leadership Podcast

How does a spiritual leader finish his course with joy? How do you navigate the numerous detours in doctrine and ministry philosophy and stay true to your call and your biblical position? I enjoyed sitting down this past week with my friend, Jeff Asmbaugh, who...

What’s behind a Name?

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Sep 20, 2018 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership

In a post last week, I listed the Baptist distinctives, using the acrostic BAPTISTS, and suggested that if you believe these, you should not be ashamed of the name Baptist or of your heritage. B—Biblical Authority in all matters of faith and practice. (See 2 Timothy...

What’s in a Name?

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Sep 13, 2018 | Ministry Leadership

Just this Sunday, I had the blessing of teaching a new group of adults in the CORE class at Lancaster Baptist Church. I teach this class several times each year for those who are new to our church. Often it is filled with newly-saved, first-generation Christians who...

Four Ways to Keep Yourself Encouraged in the Lord—Growth Points 77

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Aug 23, 2018 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership

Life and ministry can be depleting. It seems that the pace is as fast as ever and the expectations on us are higher than ever. Servant leadership can be stretching. Seasons of fruit bearing have their ups and downs. None of this, however, means that we are unable to...