Reaching Generation Z with the Gospel: Spiritual Leadership Podcast
Those of us in ministry read a lot of statistics about young adults who grew up in church and then leave the church. At the same time, we see youth ministries that, rather than effectively equipping teens to stand up for truth in their generation, have centered around...
Four Elements in Effective Transition
How would you finish the sentence, “A growing church is…”? Anyone who has been at Lancaster Baptist longer than six months could answer, “…always in transition.” A growing church is always in transition. A growing church is always in transition. Share on X From...
The Secret to Authentic, Healthy Church Growth
Churches today seem to “grow” in proportion to which church has the better programing, clearest messaging, or even sometimes the most edgy worship style. What this growth often reflects, however, is Christians as sheep going from church to church. In other words,...
4 Ways to Invite God’s Word into Your 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...
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.
No system of laws can change hearts. We hold the world’s only answer, but we must be faithful to share it. #DailyDevotion https://vist.ly/3n4mhfc