Four Ways to Pray for First Responders
The month of May holds several special days to remember our fire service, law enforcement, and emergency medical services personnel. Early in the month (May 3) is International Firefighters Day. The second week is National Police Week. And the third week is National...
Neo Calvinism, Progressive Sanctification, and More
In this episode of the Spiritual Leadership Podcast, I am joined by Pastor Jeff Amsbaugh and West Coast Baptist College professor Tobi England. We discuss a number of contemporary issues including Calvinism, progressive sanctification, the Gospel-centered movement,...
How to Fight Three Common Enemies of the Soul
We easily name the world, the flesh, and the devil as the three primary enemies of the Christian life—and rightly so. Ephesians 2:2–3, 1 John 2:15–16, and dozens of other passages deal with these three enemies of the soul. But rarely do these present themselves...
On the Day after Easter…
No doubt about it, Resurrection Sunday is a highlight of the year. I thank God for the opportunity it provides many churches for extended outreach and gospel preaching, and I praise Him for every soul saved around the world this weekend. It is always a blessing to me...
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 thirty years and is the father of four married children all serving in Christian ministry.
