by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 25, 2019 | Christian Life, Media/Resources
It is an interesting fact that the people we give thanks for today were often hated in their own lifetimes. More interesting still, is that they are often forgotten in our lifetime. For instance, what do you know about Peter Waldo? Felix Manz? Patrick Hamilton?...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jun 7, 2019 | Christian Life, Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership, Ministry News
Spiritual Leadership Conference 2019 begins this Monday. The day before, we celebrate Anniversary Sunday at Lancaster Baptist Church. I’m excited about this upcoming week and am asking the Lord to work in a great way in all of our lives as we focus on the theme...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 4, 2018 | Christian Life, Media/Resources
Faith is a pretty incredible resource for the Christian life. Not only are we saved through faith, but faith is the way we grow in our relationship with God. (For we walk by faith, not by sight:)—2 Corinthians 5:7 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | May 7, 2018 | Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership
For over three decades as the pastor of Lancaster Baptist Church, I have had the joy of preaching verse by verse through books of the Bible. Typically, these book studies have been our practice on Sunday evening, but a few years ago, I sensed the Holy Spirit leading...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 29, 2017 | Family, Media/Resources
As both a dad and a pastor, one of the areas I believe is most crucial, and perhaps most often lacking, in Christian homes is to have a daily time when families come together around God’s Word. From the time our children were young, Terrie and I began this practice,...