by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jul 29, 2026 | Ministry Leadership, Ministry News
There are few things that expose human insufficiency like the work of the ministry. Whether you are a pastor, children’s Sunday school helper, Christian school teacher, or parent, you know that we can pray, plan, work, and give our best, yet still frequently come...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jul 6, 2026 | Ministry Leadership, Ministry News
It is with both deep sadness and profound gratitude that I share our dear friend, Dr. Don Sisk, went Home to be with the Lord today. It is impossible to put into words what Dr. Sisk has meant to me. For thirty-five years, he has been one of my dearest friends, most...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Apr 28, 2026 | Ministry Leadership, Ministry News
For forty years, the Lord has allowed me the privilege of serving as pastor of Lancaster Baptist Church. Through every season, my desire has been simple—to faithfully preach the gospel, strengthen the local church, and help shine the light of Christ from this place to...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jan 5, 2026 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
There’s something about the start of a new year—and the routines that come with it—that feels like a reset. Schedules fill, activities regain momentum, and families settle back into familiar rhythms. Before the pace takes over, however, it’s worth pausing to regain a...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Apr 10, 2025 | Ministry Leadership
Perhaps you have heard the maxim, “Leadership is influence.” There’s truth to that statement—which is why it is so important that we carefully choose the leaders we follow. I was blessed early in my ministry with godly leaders whose influence shaped my life in...