by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 7, 2011 | Christian Life
When I look at my December calendar, I just about break into a cold sweat. You probably feel the same way. It seems there is no end to how many wonderful activities can be packed into this special time of year! And yet, one of the decisions that I make early every...
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...
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...
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...
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...