by Paul Chappell | Aug 23, 2010 | Ministry Leadership, Ministry News
Yesterday marked what could be a day of celebration for thousands of churches around our country—Dr. David Gibbs’ birthday. Our staff was privileged to celebrate this special event during our annual staff training last week. Dr. Gibbs was born August 22, 1944, in...
by Paul Chappell | Jul 19, 2010 | Christian Life, Media/Resources
What a joy it was during Spiritual Leadership Conference to be able to serve the many pastors, missionaries, and churches who attended. Many have expressed the services and workshops were a monumental help to them, and they are already letting us know how they are...
by Paul Chappell | May 11, 2010 | Christian Life, Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership, Spiritual Leadership Podcast
God works through partnerships in ministry. The local church is a body, and God intends for it to function in unity. Those who serve in the local church must walk together in the Spirit to accomplish the work of God—serving the Lord, reaching the community, and...
by Paul Chappell | Aug 19, 2009 | Christian Life
The close friendships I have shared with men like Dr. David Gibbs, Dr. Don Sisk, Dr. R.B. Ouellette, and others have taught me what an incredible treasure godly friends are. The Lord has often used them to encourage, strengthen, inspire, challenge, and sometimes...
by Paul Chappell | Feb 23, 2009 | Christian Life, Family
In the early years of our ministry here at Lancaster Baptist, we did not always have the budget to provide a hotel room for our guest speakers, so Terrie and I often hosted these men in our home. One of the men I looked forward to spending time with was Dr. John...