by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jan 6, 2016 | Ministry Leadership, Ministry News
There are many styles of leadership—some biblical and some unbiblical. But there is no question that the world needs spiritual leaders today as never before—men and women of God who are Spirit-filled and reaching the world with the gospel. We’re asking the Lord to use...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 11, 2015 | Ministry Leadership, Ministry News
You’ve heard of the 10/40 window—the relatively small section of the Eastern Hemisphere between 10 degrees south and 40 degrees north of the equator. You’ve probably prayed for people in the 10/40 window—over four billion, 95 percent of which are unreached with the...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 16, 2015 | Ministry Leadership, Ministry News
We don’t have formal commitment contracts for staff at Lancaster Baptist Church. I’ve always felt like I wanted the people who serve on our staff to be here because they want to be, not because they signed a commitment to be. That said, before someone comes on staff,...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Aug 28, 2015 | Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership, Ministry News
One of the highlights every year for me at Spiritual Leadership Conference is the pre-conference Church Planter’s Luncheon on Monday afternoon. All church planters and their wives are invited for a complimentary meal, great fellowship with other church planters...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Aug 13, 2015 | Christian Life, Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership
God has not only called us to build with Him. He has called us to build with one another as well. We’re “labourers together with God” (1 Corinthians 3:9) and are called to “stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel”...