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Cultivating Joy, Growth, and a Passion for Excellence in Your Staff

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Feb 3, 2014 | Ministry Leadership

We often use the expression, “Teamwork makes the dream work.” And it does. Teamwork in ministry is essential—especially between the pastor and his staff. Most pastors and churches that are a little larger have the privilege of having staff who help in the ministry and...

Growth Points 46: Better before Bigger

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jan 8, 2014 | Ministry Leadership, Spiritual Leadership Podcast

Before God gives growth, we must remove the obstacles to growth. We see this principle clearly in the Titus 1:5: “…that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting….” On our annual vision night at Lancaster Baptist Church last Sunday, I shared with our...

An Accountability Tool for Life Stewardship

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 20, 2013 | Christian Life, Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership

I’m excited about the release of the Stewarding Life Planner because it addresses a core set of every spiritual leader’s greatest needs—personal balance, time management, and life stewardship. In a previous post I described the core components of this resource...

Do You Have a Vision or a To Do List?

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 18, 2013 | Ministry Leadership

We’re just a couple of weeks out from our annual church vision night, when I share with our church family opportunities to serve the Lord as a church in the coming year. It’s always an exciting time as I attempt to cast vision for what God has placed on my heart and...

Discretionary Priorities

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Oct 28, 2013 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership

One of the first budget categories financial counselors tell their clients to identify is “discretionary spending.” Whether you are overseeing personal, business, corporate, or ministry expenses, you need to know what is discretionary and what is essential. (The...