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Distinctives of Baptists

by Dr. Paul Chappell | May 2, 2011 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership

Several months ago, I wrote a three-series post on “Baptist Distinctives.” (You can read part 1 here.) But as a shorter read, I just want to highlight a few reasons why I am a Baptist and why I cherish this title. Although independent Baptist churches have no...

A Clean Name or a New Name?

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Apr 27, 2011 | Current Events, Ministry Leadership

Thoughts for Independent Baptists Over the past several years, there has been an increase of internet dialog and major network reporting on various types of scandals and abuse in religion. A recent television program carried a story on such occurrences in some...

3 Roles in Local Church Leadership

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Feb 23, 2011 | Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership

Our 25th Anniversary and Spiritual Leadership Conference is fast approaching. We’ve already spent many hours preparing for these days, and I’m looking forward to the rich fellowship and preaching. When we started this conference over ten years ago, we...

New Podcast Posted: Striving Together in Spiritual Leadership

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Feb 18, 2011 | Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership, Spiritual Leadership Podcast

[mp3]http://lbc-downloads.com/podcasts/slp/striving_together_in_spiritual_leadership_part_1.mp3[/mp3] Podcast: Download I believe that the truths in this podcast lesson are near the Lord’s heart, because they not only deal with ministry itself, but with the spirit of...

2011 Striving Together Regional Conferences

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jan 15, 2011 | Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership, Ministry News

One of our highlights of the year at Lancaster Baptist Church is hosting the annual Spiritual Leadership Conference on our campus in July. Pastors from across America and around the world have visited this conference, and the Lord has used this time to inspire and...