5 Benefits of a Leadership Retreat
During a particularly pressing season of ministry, Jesus invited His disciples, “Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while” (Mark 6:31). I have not always executed this command well, and at times I have even felt guilty when I pulled away from my...
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A post-Christian culture questions everything related to Scripture, and the church certainly hasn’t escaped its scrutiny—or its dismissal. Some claim that the church was man’s idea. Others suggest that it has deviated so far from the first century that it is no longer...Growth Points 24: Teamwork in God’s Work
You can learn more about a man in ten minutes of basketball than in ten hours of interviewing. As I spoke this morning to our West Coast Baptist men’s basketball team, I shared with them a lesson about teamwork and character, both on and off the court. The local...
Vote=Voice
It is my conviction that Americans should exercise their right to vote. And it is especially my conviction that American Christians should vote for the candidate whom will most uphold the biblical values of our nation. Why? Because voting is a patriotic privilege—and...
The Resilient Life
Overcome the Crises and Anxieties of Life through Christ
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Pastor Paul Chappell
Dr. Paul Chappell is the senior pastor of the Lancaster Baptist Church and president of West Coast Baptist College in Lancaster, California. His biblical vision has led the church to become one of the most dynamic independent Baptist churches in the nation. He has been married to his wife, Terrie, for over forty years and is the father of four married children all serving in Christian ministry.
