Six Places to Rediscover Your Joy
There is no question that we live in challenging times. The geopolitical situation is alarming. The political situation of our own country is disheartening. And in the midst of it all, each of us face personal situations that sometimes bring heaviness of heart. In...
Six Biblical Criteria for Selecting Ministry Leaders
I am convinced that large numbers of godly lay men and women who want to be used of God exist in many New Testament Baptist churches today. Unfortunately, inefficient or nonexistent strategies in churches often hinder these people from discovering and developing their...
Cultivating a Church Culture that Engages in Gospel Outreach
It’s easy to create church outreach programs. Just plan the details and add it to the church calendar. It’s more challenging—and needful—to pastorally cultivate a church culture that prioritizes compassionate gospel outreach to unsaved people. So often, the...
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.
Every day, we can look for ways to bless to others, or we can look for disagreements to inflame. Proverbs 3:27–35 teaches us to bless.
Watch more on today’s “Waking in Wisdom” devotion from Proverbs: