by Dr. Paul Chappell | Oct 15, 2018 | Ministry Leadership
A few weeks ago, I preached at a church for a younger pastor. After the service, as we fellowshipped, he shared with me how the Lord is working in their church and some things they are doing as part of their outreach. And then he asked a key question: “Is there...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Oct 11, 2018 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership, Spiritual Leadership Podcast
How does a spiritual leader finish his course with joy? How do you navigate the numerous detours in doctrine and ministry philosophy and stay true to your call and your biblical position? I enjoyed sitting down this past week with my friend, Jeff Asmbaugh, who...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Sep 13, 2018 | Ministry Leadership
Just this Sunday, I had the blessing of teaching a new group of adults in the CORE class at Lancaster Baptist Church. I teach this class several times each year for those who are new to our church. Often it is filled with newly-saved, first-generation Christians who...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Aug 23, 2018 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
Life and ministry can be depleting. It seems that the pace is as fast as ever and the expectations on us are higher than ever. Servant leadership can be stretching. Seasons of fruit bearing have their ups and downs. None of this, however, means that we are unable to...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Aug 8, 2018 | Family, Ministry Leadership
Perhaps you’ve heard the phrase, “You must make time to come apart before you fall apart.” It refers to Mark 6:31 where Jesus told his disciples, “Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no...