by Dr. Paul Chappell | Sep 5, 2009 | Christian Life
Twenty-two years ago Bob and Joyce Lane visited our church. Their grandchildren had recently started riding our church bus, and they wanted to see the church the children were attending. Bob (a World War II veteran) and Joyce were already saved, but after they joined...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Sep 4, 2009 | Christian Life, Current Events
This past Sunday I began the ten week sermon series “Times Are Changing: Prophetic Truths You Cannot Afford to Miss.” Study for this series has been fascinating—so fascinating that I had to work diligently to cut my notes for last Sunday down to 28 pages! The Lord...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Aug 21, 2009 | Ministry Leadership
As a pastor, I desire to motivate my people to achieve spiritual goals. I desire to motivate my staff to strive fore continuous improvement. Yet motivation itself is not enough, for all methods of motivation are not equal. I’ve learned over the years that there are...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jul 12, 2009 | Ministry Leadership, Ministry News
Today we celebrate our twenty-third anniversary at Lancaster Baptist Church. We stand amazed and humbled at all God has accomplished in our midst through these years, and today we joyfully offer the sacrifice of praise for His goodness. I’m reminded of David’s...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Apr 1, 2009 | Christian Life
I remember as a young boy working many summers on our family farm in Colorado. I enjoyed working, driving the tractors, and hoeing the bean field. But what I really loved was dinnertime at grandmother’s house! We would sit down and have a meal of roast beef,...