Remembering a Dear Friend, Jeremy Whitman
This past week has been one of the most difficult weeks for me personally and in over thirty years of pastoral ministry. Jeremy Whitman, a dear friend and co-laborer for many years, has gone home to be with the Lord. His wife Alicia, and his children Derek, Paige,...
How to Be Refreshed in Ministry
Serving people necessitates giving of ourselves. Paul put it well in 2 Corinthians 12:15: “I will very gladly spend and be spent for you.” We are not infinite, however. Every expenditure must be replenished, or eventually we run dry. Many suggest the answer to this...
Book Review: Rescuing Ambition
Type As like me rarely need to be encouraged to develop ambition. But we do need to be encouraged to purify our ambition. Conversely, Type Bs often need to be encouraged to pursue godly ambition. Rescuing Ambition by Dave Harvey addresses both ends of the spectrum....Growth Points 47: Leadership that Moves Forward
I see two prevalent types of leadership styles among growing leaders—causative leadership and reactionary leadership. And there are definite differences between the two. A causative leader is one who moves from scriptural principle and Holy Spirit direction forward. A...
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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.
