by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jul 16, 2012 | Ministry Leadership
A growing church is always in transition. From building programs to classroom changes to staff adjustments to schedule flexes to responsibility changes to added ministries, a growing church must constantly prepare for the transitions that come with growth. Transitions...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jun 10, 2012 | Ministry News
Twenty-six years ago, at the invitation of twelve people, Terrie and I packed our belongings in the back of a Ryder truck and moved to Lancaster, California. I’ll never forget pulling into Lancaster with the truck following our car. Terrie was beside me, Danielle and...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jun 7, 2012 | Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership, Spiritual Leadership Podcast
Without the anointing of the Holy Spirit, biblical church growth doesn’t take place. We may be able to increase numbers or inflate emotions, but without the power of the Holy Spirit, we have no true growth. This month’s spiritual leadership podcast is not a lesson...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jun 6, 2012 | Ministry News
One of the most memorable moments of our recent building constructions has been the “steel signing.” For our West Wing expansion, this event took place this past Sunday evening. At the close of the evening service, our church family toured both floors of the West Wing...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Apr 25, 2012 | Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership, Spiritual Leadership Podcast
In the early days of Lancaster Baptist Church, our new members orientation consisted of an afternoon reception at the Chappell home. Terrie and I would set up chairs in the living room and provide food for the time of fellowship. We would both share our testimonies,...