by Dr. Paul Chappell | Aug 7, 2009 | Ministry Leadership
A Leader Who Finished Well If there was ever a man who could have justified quitting, it was Joseph. It seemed that with every choice Joseph made to honor God, his difficulties increased. Yet, in the last chapter of Genesis, Joseph finishes his race with a...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Feb 25, 2009 | Ministry Leadership
Last week I had the privilege of meeting with a twenty-six year old man in our church who is a graduate of a liberal arts college in the Midwest and has recently been working for an accounting firm here on the West Coast. As we sat in my office, he shared his...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 25, 2008 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
Month after month, we have heard the daily news reports affirming the weakness and instability of our economy. Many have lost life savings in the stock market; the government continues to bailout banks; and automotive giants hover on the brink of bankruptcy. Now as we...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | May 28, 2008 | Christian Life
The past couple of months have been a busy time for Lancaster Baptist Church. Four graduations, three weddings, several conferences and a few retreats have filled the calendar. Although it’s been busy, it has been great to be a part of this ministry. God has...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Apr 5, 2008 | Ministry Leadership
I love this time of year. Around the campus of Lancaster Baptist, the trees are blossoming, the weather is warming, and another great year of ministry is well under way. Of course, with springtime comes the March Madness college basketball games leading to the Final...