by Dr. Paul Chappell | Aug 5, 2013 | Ministry Leadership, Spiritual Leadership Podcast
Not long ago, I was talking with a staff member of another church. In our conversation, he asked, “What can I, as a staff member, do to help bear the burden of my pastor?” His question was a blessing to me, and I’m sure the heart behind his question is a blessing to...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Aug 2, 2013 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
Jerry Ferrso is an associate pastor at Lancaster Baptist Church. He and his wife, Bonnie, have been serving with me in ministry for almost twenty-five years. I appreciate their faithfulness and the opportunity to labor together with them. Jerry directs the soulwinning...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jun 5, 2013 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
If you were choosing men to turn the world upside down, who would you pick? What vocation would you draw from? I might pick lawyers (they know how to press a point), political activists (they engage fully), writers (their pens triumph even the sword), investors (they...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Apr 2, 2013 | Christian Life, Family, Ministry News
The ministry schedule here at Lancaster Baptist seems to sometimes bring periods when multiple events happen in back to back succession. This is one of those seasons. Resurrection Sunday took place two days ago, and tomorrow begins the West Coast Baptist Youth...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Feb 20, 2013 | Ministry Leadership
One word: encouragement. It’s true. There are few tools that have the power to multiply your ministry like encouragement. Soulwinning and evangelism is the main thing. Discipleship is no less important. And encouragement is indispensable for both. As a Christian, my...