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4 Ways to Invite God’s Word into Your Life

by Paul Chappell | Aug 9, 2019 | Christian Life

We know that God’s Word is profitable in every area of life and ministry (2 Timothy 3:16). But how often do we purposefully give it entrance into our lives? Colossians 3:16 invites us to let it “dwell in you richly.” Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all...

Developing a Church Staff: Spiritual Leadership Podcast

by Paul Chappell | Aug 1, 2019 | Ministry Leadership

I thank God for the wonderful team of staff that He has brought to Lancaster Baptist Church and West Coast Baptist College. It’s amazing how God gives different gifts to different people within a church family to work together to meet the needs of the local...

The Blessings and Burden of Social Media

by Paul Chappell | Jul 25, 2019 | Christian Life, Media/Resources

Technology is interesting in that the more integrated into your life a particular aspect of it becomes the more likely you are to take it for granted. And perhaps the less likely you are to consider its impact on your life—for good or for bad. In the early days of...

The Battle Is the Lord’s

by Paul Chappell | Jul 17, 2019 | Christian Life

Sometimes, given the overwhelming nature of ministry, we tend to default to one of two extremes: giving up or pushing forward in our own strength. Both are doomed to failure. God does call us to fight: Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life,...

Unplugging and Recharging

by Paul Chappell | Jun 24, 2019 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership

It’s hard to believe that it was just two weeks ago we were beginning Spiritual Leadership Conference 2019. The Lord blessed the conference tremendously. I can’t remember a better spirit than at this year’s conference. (All of the services and the sessions are...