leadership | Paul Chappell

Before You Finalize Your Goals

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 27, 2011 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership

Every December, I set goals for the New Year. You probably do too. Goals not only direct our efforts, but they stimulate them as well. As the adage says, “If you aim at nothing, you will hit it every time.” Before you finalize your goals however, just one question:...

New Podcast Posted: Helping Your Staff Reach Their Full Potential

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 30, 2011 | Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership, Spiritual Leadership Podcast

One of the most exciting aspects of ministry for a pastor is the privilege of seeing other leaders developing in the church—whether they be staff or lay leaders. As a pastor, I embrace my responsibility to equip the saints for the work of the ministry (Ephesians...

A Shovel of Faith

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 28, 2011 | Ministry Leadership, Ministry News

For the eleventh time in the history of Lancaster Baptist Church, we thrust our silver shovel in the ground, beginning a new building project by faith. Yesterday morning we broke ground for our West Wing Tower—the first in a three-phase expansion project for our...

Leadership Is Influence—You Can Make a Difference

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 21, 2011 | Christian Life, Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership

Do you think of yourself as a leader? Whether you are a parent, grandparent, pastor, coach, teacher, student, or friend, you exert influence on those around you. Leadership is not a position on a flowchart; leadership is influence. One of the greatest threats to our...

The Best Advice I Ever Received

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 5, 2011 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership

Early in my pastoral ministry at Lancaster Baptist Church, the Lord allowed me to preach at a meeting in Northern California with Dr. Lee Roberson. He was the pastor of Highland Park Baptist Church for many years, and the founder of Tennessee Temple University in...