by Paul Chappell | May 9, 2020 | Current Events, Ministry Leadership, Ministry News
Our last “normal” Sunday at Lancaster Baptist was March 8—two months ago. The following Sunday, we met in small groups, and days later, the shelter-in-place order moved all of our services online—temporarily. Over these past two months, our church has patiently...
by Paul Chappell | Apr 23, 2020 | Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership, Spiritual Leadership Podcast
In this “coronavirus edition” of the Spiritual Leadership Podcast, we are joined by three pastor guests: Pastor Steve Chappell from Coastline Baptist Church in Oceanside, California Pastor Dave Delaney from First Baptist Church in Long Beach, California Pastor Chris...
by Paul Chappell | Apr 20, 2020 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
Many of us live without truly enjoying spiritual, emotional, and sometimes even physical rest. Here in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, however, we are finding ourselves forced to take a different pace. For some, the change of pace has actually increased stress...
by Paul Chappell | Apr 14, 2020 | Christian Life, Current Events, Ministry Leadership
When medical professionals and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) first began encouraging us to practice social distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19, I had two thoughts as a pastor: obedience to Christ and the safety of our members. Early in...
by Paul Chappell | Mar 25, 2020 | Ministry Leadership, Spiritual Leadership Podcast
Very few things challenge your efficiency and process like a nation-wide crisis. In this bonus episode of Spiritual Leadership Podcast, I discuss seventeen efficiency management principles that I have been reflecting on and asking the Lord to help me to use. I hope...