by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jun 25, 2018 | Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership
As we move through this information age, it can be a challenge just to keep up with the trends and terms of our culture and of ministry. It seems that the trends are many, the terms are changing, and the conversations can be daunting…even confusing. Ironically, in the...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jun 11, 2018 | Ministry Leadership, Ministry News
As we enter Spiritual Leadership Conference, our overwhelming prayer and heart’s cry is for God’s reviving work in every one of our hearts and, by extension, in every church represented at the conference. Last week, I posted a schedule for the conference...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jun 8, 2018 | Ministry Leadership, Ministry News
The 2018 Spiritual Leadership Conference begins this Sunday. I’m praying for the Lord to bless and use every moment of this conference for His glory and for the encouragement of His servants. Our conference theme is one word, taken from Isaiah 57:15—Revive. For thus...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jun 4, 2018 | Ministry Leadership
As a pastor, when God begins to stir the heart of a staff member to another place of ministry, my heart is always to help them clearly discern God’s will, support them in following it, and guide our church family through any transition that may be involved....
by Dr. Paul Chappell | May 24, 2018 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
At the beginning of this week, I had the privilege of meeting with our Connection Group leaders here at Lancaster Baptist Church. Over the years, we’ve called our Connection Groups by various names—Sunday school and Adult Bible Fellowships are two—but whatever they...