by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 11, 2015 | Ministry Leadership, Ministry News
You’ve heard of the 10/40 window—the relatively small section of the Eastern Hemisphere between 10 degrees south and 40 degrees north of the equator. You’ve probably prayed for people in the 10/40 window—over four billion, 95 percent of which are unreached with the...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 16, 2015 | Ministry Leadership, Ministry News
We don’t have formal commitment contracts for staff at Lancaster Baptist Church. I’ve always felt like I wanted the people who serve on our staff to be here because they want to be, not because they signed a commitment to be. That said, before someone comes on staff,...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 7, 2015 | Ministry News
I’m so thrilled to announce that Dr. and Mrs. Bryan Stensaas will be joining our missions faculty at West Coast Baptist College. Our church began supporting Bryan and Cheri as missionaries in Africa many years ago, and I was always encouraged to read their reports....
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Oct 23, 2015 | Christian Life, Current Events, Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership
Do you ever wonder how a nation that carved the words of Scripture into its stone monuments and inscribed “In God We Trust” on its currency could come to the place where the Bible is openly scorned and its truth is disregarded? Although there have been concerning...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Sep 29, 2015 | Ministry News
Terrie and I arrived one day ahead of our group in the Holy Land and were privileged to attend a luncheon for supporters of Israel. The luncheon was primarily designed to encourage Christian and political leaders from America and Europe to continue their education...