by Dr. Paul Chappell | Aug 21, 2026 | Ministry Leadership
After forty years of pastoral ministry, I remain convinced that the greatest need in any local church is biblical, Christ-exalting preaching. Programs matter, planning matters, and leadership matters; but nothing shapes a congregation more deeply than what happens...
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 10, 2026 | Ministry News
If one picture is worth a thousand words, then I have enough words to fill a book with memories of Dr. Don Sisk. As I’ve looked through hundreds of pictures this week since Dr. Don Sisk’s Homegoing, I’ve been filled with gratitude for his friendship over...
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...