by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jan 9, 2017 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership, Ministry News
Each year at Lancaster Baptist Church, we introduce a new theme for the year to our church family on Vision Sunday. Primarily we do this through the Sunday messages in which the theme is shared from a biblical text and then, in Sunday evening’s message, developed into...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jan 5, 2017 | Christian Life
I love the New Year for the fresh start it gives us on setting goals and making life adjustments. But in all our preparing and planning, it’s good to remember that our lives belong to God, and we are simply stewards—managers—of what He has entrusted to us. How do New...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 31, 2016 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
At the start of a new year, we make goals, resolutions, or commitments. And we sincerely want to transform them into reality over the coming months. Very often, however, there is a disconnect between the internal commitments we’ve made and our everyday living. This...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 29, 2016 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
Over the years, I’ve made it a practice to read regularly and on a variety of subjects. Reading not only gives information, but it gives inspiration too. A well-written book can challenge you to think, inspire you to use your life for God, and (particularly with books...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 26, 2016 | Ministry Leadership
If planning counts as productivity, the week between Christmas and New Year’s is my most productive! This is my week for setting goals and planning out the “big rocks” in my calendar for the coming year. I have found that if I am to wisely steward the multiple roles...