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This is the Lord's Doing

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jul 14, 2008 | Ministry Leadership, Ministry News

Twenty-two years ago, my family and I arrived in Lancaster to begin our work here for the Lord. Generally, when people think of Lancaster Baptist Church, they think of the thriving work that it is today, but it wasn’t always this way. Those first few days in...

Fourth of July Celebration

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jul 7, 2008 | Christian Life

This past Friday, as we celebrated the Fourth of July, I spent time thanking God for our freedoms as a nation. Although, at times it is disheartening to think where our country is headed, I am still thankful for the freedoms we enjoy and for those who paid for them...

The Integrity Crisis

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jul 4, 2008 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership

Several years ago, Dr. Rod Bell, then the president of the Fundamental Baptist Fellowship, gave me a copy of the book entitled The Integrity Crisis. I read this book again this summer and was greatly encouraged and helped by its contents. Wiersbe speaks of the...

Missionary Rick Martin and Family

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jul 1, 2008 | Current Events

On June 21, the Philippine Islands became severely overwhelmed with the flooding brought by Typhoon Frank. As a result of this storm, hundreds of people have been declared dead and hundreds are still missing. The Island of Panay was at the center of Typhoon...

Jon and Kristine's Engagement

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jun 30, 2008 | Family

These past couple years have brought about many changes to the Chappell household. We have seen many graduations, engagements, and weddings. And it has been a joy for my wife and I to see God’s plan for each of our children unfold in their lives. In the fall of...