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...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 17, 2025 | Ministry News
When Jesus gave the Great Commission, it was not for one country alone. He said, “Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature” (Mark 16:15). One of the great joys of ministry is seeing that command carried out and watching the gospel advance...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Oct 9, 2025 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
Some events are so significant, so shaping of history, that their dates deserve to be remembered. The Protestant Reformation was such an event, and when its five hundredth anniversary arrived, the Christian world buzzed with reflections on its significance. (I...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Aug 13, 2025 | Ministry News
It is with great sadness that I share our friend and co-laborer, Dr. Toby Weaver, has been called Home to be with the Lord. If you had the honor of knowing Dr. Toby Weaver, even for a day, you knew the honor of his friendship. He genuinely loved people and delighted...