by Paul Chappell | Sep 15, 2017 | Family, Ministry Leadership
This is the final installment of a three-part post on ministry families. Part one was on parenting in ministry and part two on marriage and ministry. I’ve always believed the Bible is true. But it wasn’t until my two grown sons were in ministry that I experienced the...
by Paul Chappell | Sep 11, 2017 | Family, Ministry Leadership
Terrie will never let me forget our first couples retreat at Lancaster Baptist Church. Trying to save on cost, I rented a large house by a lake, rather than reserving hotel rooms. And I was such a rookie pastor that I literally had the men sleep on the first floor and...
by Paul Chappell | Sep 5, 2017 | Christian Life, Family, Ministry Leadership
I remember as a young father hearing stories about pastors’ kids not turning out and being afraid that my children could be among the statistics. I wanted with everything in me to love and nurture my family while at the same time to be faithful to God’s calling on my...
by Paul Chappell | Aug 18, 2017 | Christian Life, Family
If you could only remember about six to ten Bible verses, what would you want them to be? What if you could only remember about ten minutes worth of material, what would you want that to be? My mom, who is battling Alzheimer’s, is in this position. When I had the...
by Paul Chappell | Aug 7, 2017 | Christian Life, Family
The summer has flown by, and the beginning of a new school year is just around the corner. Although kids are still enjoying the summer moments, wise parents will make a few basic preparations that will ready their children for a profitable school year. Below are ten...