by 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...
by Paul Chappell | Apr 23, 2018 | Ministry Leadership
When I first became a pastor, I faced fewer administrative responsibilities than I do today. It’s not that my schedule wasn’t full. (In those early days, I preached three times per week, taught Sunday school and soulwinning, and knocked on a minimum of...
by Paul Chappell | Apr 6, 2018 | Ministry Leadership
One of the blessings of teamwork in local church ministry is the opportunity to invest in those who serve. God specifically calls leaders to transfer truth to others. And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men,...
by Paul Chappell | Mar 27, 2018 | Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership, Spiritual Leadership Podcast
Every pastor is an interim pastor. We are undershepherds of Christ’s flock, and we need to be training leaders with tomorrow in mind. And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach...
by Paul Chappell | Feb 28, 2018 | Christian Life, Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership, Spiritual Leadership Podcast
One of the themes I often ponder is how to be faithful to the Lord and His calling on my life throughout my entire life. We hear often about attrition in the ministry and Christians who fall out of their race. And none of us want that. Not only do I want to be finish...