by Dr. Paul Chappell | Oct 13, 2009 | Ministry Leadership
This past Sunday, we conducted our annual Open House Sunday at Lancaster Baptist Church. (See new photos in gallery at right.) Over the course of a year, we have three or four special days that are designed for the specific purpose of reaching out into our community...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Oct 10, 2009 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
Every actively engaged Christian who loves the Lord desires to be a better soulwinner. Following are some tips that I have found make my soulwinning more effective and fruitful: 1. Recognize your responsibility. Christ commanded us “Go ye into all the world, and...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Oct 7, 2009 | Christian Life, Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership
For many years I have maintained an active soulwinning prospect list. On this list I collect names and addresses of people I have met or visited who have shown an interest in visiting church or in hearing the Gospel. I strive to call, visit, or write every person on...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Oct 1, 2009 | Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership
We have just launched a complete redesign to the Daily in the Word website. I’m thrilled with this newly designed, easy to navigate site, and I believe it will be a blessing to you. Since beginning the Daily in the Word radio ministry with one local station...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Sep 28, 2009 | Ministry Leadership
Almost everyone is called to lead in some capacity. A father spiritually leads the home; parents lead their child; a teacher leads the class; an employer leads employees; a pastor leads the church; a senior leads younger students. Everyone leads someone. In whatever...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Sep 25, 2009 | Christian Life
Many Christians are not prayerful and intentional about the friendships in their lives. Some just “happen” into “fun” relationships without considering the great potential for good or bad in every relationship. This is a dangerous way to approach something so vital....
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Sep 21, 2009 | Christian Life, Family
The home, specifically marriage, is under attack like at no other time in history. A good marriage requires continuous attention, and constant personal growth. We husbands must constantly work to be the best husband we can possibly be. Here are five quick ways to be a...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Sep 9, 2009 | Ministry Leadership, Ministry News
Ten years ago this week, Los Angeles Baptist Church opened its doors to the inner-city of downtown Los Angeles. And yesterday evening, I had the privilege of preaching for the church’s tenth anniversary celebration. As I looked around at the faces of joyful, growing...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Sep 5, 2009 | Christian Life
Twenty-two years ago Bob and Joyce Lane visited our church. Their grandchildren had recently started riding our church bus, and they wanted to see the church the children were attending. Bob (a World War II veteran) and Joyce were already saved, but after they joined...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Sep 4, 2009 | Christian Life, Current Events
This past Sunday I began the ten week sermon series “Times Are Changing: Prophetic Truths You Cannot Afford to Miss.” Study for this series has been fascinating—so fascinating that I had to work diligently to cut my notes for last Sunday down to 28 pages! The Lord...