ministry | Paul Chappell

Walking through the Valley

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jan 24, 2014 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership

Over the years as a Christian and as a pastor, there have been seasons of difficult, painful valleys. And these days have been one of those seasons. The valley is a difficult place to be. Yet, through the years, I’ve learned that God often speaks the most clearly in...

How to Be Refreshed in Ministry

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jan 18, 2014 | Ministry Leadership

Serving people necessitates giving of ourselves. Paul put it well in 2 Corinthians 12:15: “I will very gladly spend and be spent for you.” We are not infinite, however. Every expenditure must be replenished, or eventually we run dry. Many suggest the answer to this...

Growth Points 47: Leadership that Moves Forward

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jan 13, 2014 | Ministry Leadership, Spiritual Leadership Podcast

I see two prevalent types of leadership styles among growing leaders—causative leadership and reactionary leadership. And there are definite differences between the two. A causative leader is one who moves from scriptural principle and Holy Spirit direction forward. A...

4 Eternal Priorities of a Renewed Church

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jan 11, 2014 | Christian Life

Our theme at Lancaster Baptist Church for this year is one word: Renew. I shared this theme with our church family on the first Sunday of January as I preached from 2 Corinthians 4—one of the greatest chapters for understanding renewal. One of the most apparent truths...

Thoughts for Young Men

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jan 9, 2014 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership

Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded. In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity, Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil...