Dr. Paul Chappell

Book Review—David Livingstone: One Who Followed Christ

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 18, 2010 | Christian Life, Media/Resources

One hundred seventy years ago this month David Livingstone sailed for the continent of Africa. As I read the biography of Livingston this summer, I was struck by the appropriateness of the book’s subtitle: One who followed Christ. As a missionary-explorer,...

Sounding Out the True Voice of Christmas

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 14, 2010 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership, Ministry News

What a joy it was to see our church packed both Saturday and Sunday evenings with hundreds of visitors for the Christmas musical. On Sunday evening, we had many extra chairs set up, and there were still people in the lobby watching by video. The musical presentation...

Voices of Christmas

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 11, 2010 | Christian Life, Ministry News

The annual Christmas musical at Lancaster Baptist Church is our Christmas gift to our community. Our choir, orchestra, and drama team work tirelessly every year to produce a musical that highlights the birth of Christ and the gift of salvation. Our church family works...

’Tis the Season…for Soulwinning!

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 8, 2010 | Ministry Leadership

Christmas is one of the easiest times to invite people to church! But in the busyness of the Christmas parties, programs, and preparation, it’s all too easy to lose this golden opportunity to lead others to Christ. As you help your children with their church Christmas...

3 Hindrances to Prayer

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 1, 2010 | Christian Life

Incredibly, God invites us to bring any need we face directly to His throne: “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God” (Philippians 4:6). This invitation is especially remarkable...