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 | Nov 9, 2015 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
In our society today, everything is constantly shifting. We see the mobility in all areas—families in and out of churches, pastors in and out of pulpits, leaders changing their positions. I think of the Apostle Paul’s statement in Acts 20:24, “But none of these things...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Sep 10, 2015 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
Relationships are vital to ministry. Whether you are a pastor, a church staff member, or serve as a leader in any area of church ministry, cultivating strong relationships is a necessary investment. Relational-less ministry is both ineffective and harmful. It is...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Aug 31, 2015 | Ministry Leadership
I firmly believe that Christ’s last command must be our first priority. I believe that every Christian individually as well as corporately with their church family should be actively engaged in sharing the gospel year round. As a pastor, I take seriously our...
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...