A Free Toolbox—Spiritual Leadership Conference Session Downloads
As laborers together with God (1 Corinthians 3:9), it is imperative that we, as spiritual leaders, are not simply maintaining the work of God, but that we are building. At Spiritual Leadership Conference 2015, our theme was from Jesus’ words, “I will build my church”...
What the Supreme Court’s Ruling on Same-Sex Marriage Means to Christians
By now, you’ve heard of the landmark 5-4 ruling by the United States Supreme Court in favor of same-sex marriage. As a Christian pastor, I’m deeply grieved at the Court’s decision to ignore biblical revelation and redefine God’s institution. Indeed, marriage is God’s...Growth Points 64: Are We Making Disciples or Developing Superficial Converts?
Jesus told us in John 15:16 that He has ordained us—set us apart for a purpose—to bring forth fruit that remains. As pastors and Christian leaders, it’s fair that we occasionally ask ourselves, “Are we making disciples here? Or are we simply developing superficial...
3 Ways the Church Can Help the Christian Home
There’s no question about it: the home is under attack today. And I’m not just talking about subtle attacks that cautiously undermine biblical values. I’m talking about a full on, vicious, satanic attack that is shaking the very definition of the family itself. How...
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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.
