by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jun 27, 2011 | Christian Life
One of the best events on our church calendar over the past twenty-five years has been our annual Men and Boy’s Campout. Each year, we head up to the Sierra Mountains for a weekend of preaching and growth. Over the years, this weekend has truly been a time of revival...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jun 15, 2011 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
Summer is one of the best times for making memories and becoming more productive. The longer evening hours make for great family and ministry time, and the changes in our routines that happen around this time of year, are the perfect opportunity to take a fresh look...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | May 30, 2011 | Christian Life
Today we remember. We remember sacrifice. Bravery. Courage. We remember heroes—laid in graves around the world—who paid the ultimate price for our freedom. And we thank God for their sacrifice. Let us never forget that freedom isn’t free. That which requires...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | May 6, 2011 | Christian Life, Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership
One of the most exciting projects for me of this past year has been my newest book, In Desert Places. The subtitle—what happens when unlikely people in unlikely places encounter the presence of God—is actually a summary of what I have firsthand seen God do here in the...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | May 2, 2011 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
Several months ago, I wrote a three-series post on “Baptist Distinctives.” (You can read part 1 here.) But as a shorter read, I just want to highlight a few reasons why I am a Baptist and why I cherish this title. Although independent Baptist churches have no...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Apr 29, 2011 | Christian Life, Ministry News
King James Bible facts: The King James Version is the most popular Bible translation; an estimated 1 billion or more copies have been published. A recent USA Today article reported that of the 89% of adult Americans who own a Bible, 67% own a King James. The...