by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jul 29, 2011 | Ministry Leadership
The United Methodist Church strayed many years ago from the fundamentals of the faith and has long been ecumenical in affiliations. But a recent tragedy (reported in the Los Angeles Times) is a $40 million gift designated and being used by a United Methodist seminary...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jul 26, 2011 | Christian Life, Family
Perhaps it was ingrained into our minds during elementary school, but there is something about summertime that seems to change people’s thinking. Even adults seem to develop a kind of “recess mentality” that focuses on self and lets responsibility slide. As a pastor,...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jul 19, 2011 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership, Ministry News
Over the past few weeks, as we’ve celebrated our church’s 25th anniversary, a few people have asked me, “What will the next twenty-five years be like?” I think they understand our philosophy of ministry enough to know that the basics—biblical preaching, soulwinning,...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jul 14, 2011 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership, Ministry News
Spiritual Leadership Conference has already held so many blessings. My heart has been stirred through the preaching, sharpened through the fellowship, and touched through the testimonies of others. But the watershed moment for me happened yesterday afternoon when I...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jul 10, 2011 | Ministry News
Today we celebrate our twenty-fifth anniversary at Lancaster Baptist Church. How the time has flown! The past weeks have been somewhat of a reflective journey for Terrie and me. So many people have been a part of these twenty-five years, and so many special events...