by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jan 9, 2017 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership, Ministry News
Each year at Lancaster Baptist Church, we introduce a new theme for the year to our church family on Vision Sunday. Primarily we do this through the Sunday messages in which the theme is shared from a biblical text and then, in Sunday evening’s message, developed into...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jun 23, 2016 | Christian Life, Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership, Ministry News
One of the miracles of last week was how the Lord anointed every service of Spiritual Leadership Conference. Because of Chandler’s hospitalization, I wasn’t as able to tend to the details of the conference as normal, yet, God, in His own way, touched this conference...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jun 11, 2016 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership, Ministry News
The 2016 Spiritual Leadership Conference begins in less than twenty-four hours. I am praying for the Lord to empower every moment of this conference for His glory and for the encouragement of His servants. Our conference theme is one word, taken from 2 Timothy...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Apr 25, 2016 | Family, Ministry Leadership, Ministry News
Last night was a highlight for Terrie and me and our church family as we had the ordination service for our youngest son, Matthew. I remember almost fifteen years ago, as I prayed through a stack of decision cards from teens at our youth conference who had surrendered...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Mar 21, 2016 | Ministry Leadership, Ministry News
By now, preparations for Spiritual Leadership Conference in June are underway at a weekly—even daily—level. But even as we prepare the conference details and logistics, I’m asking the Lord to work in this conference this year in three very specific ways: Repentance...