by Dr. Paul Chappell | Apr 28, 2026 | Ministry Leadership, Ministry News
For forty years, the Lord has allowed me the privilege of serving as pastor of Lancaster Baptist Church. Through every season, my desire has been simple—to faithfully preach the gospel, strengthen the local church, and help shine the light of Christ from this place to...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Mar 10, 2026 | Christian Life
Five hundred years ago this spring, printed copies of the first English New Testament translated from Greek reached English soil. Hidden in sacks of flour, bales of cloth, and barrels of oil, they passed quietly up the River Thames. Carried ashore by faithful...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Feb 11, 2026 | Christian Life, Family
Terrie and I celebrated forty-five years of marriage this past December. For those who are married, it will not come as a surprise to learn that over four and a half decades, we have experienced our share of conflicts and disagreements. Conflict is an inevitable part...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jan 5, 2026 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
There’s something about the start of a new year—and the routines that come with it—that feels like a reset. Schedules fill, activities regain momentum, and families settle back into familiar rhythms. Before the pace takes over, however, it’s worth pausing to regain a...