Dr. Paul Chappell

How Is a Biblical Christian to Respond in This Election?

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 5, 2016 | Christian Life, Current Events

This has been an incredibly difficult election season. In fact, recent polls indicate that 82 percent of Americans are disgusted with it. Sometimes as Christians, we wonder how we can make a difference in a time like this. How do we respond to the vitriol and rhetoric...

7 Truths I Shared with Future Pastors Last Week

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 2, 2016 | Ministry Leadership

I meet once or twice each year with the senior men of West Coast Baptist College to discuss ministry philosophy and personal growth. As we met last week, I was encouraged by their sense of anticipation and eagerness for getting into the ministry. These are exciting...

How to Vote When This World Is Not Your Home

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Oct 31, 2016 | Christian Life, Current Events

I don’t know that I’ve ever been so weary of politics as I am this election season. This year has certainly been one of the most negative and difficult in American history. Often when voting, we look for “the lesser of two evils.” Perhaps a better way to say it is...

7 Ways Parents Undermine Their Own Influence

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Oct 27, 2016 | Christian Life, Family

All children have moments or seasons when they struggle with obedience—just like their parents. But some young people, particularly in their teenage years, become defiant and overtly disrespectful. Why? There are many contributing reasons—including the freewill of...

10 Ways to Be a Blessing to Your Missionaries

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Oct 24, 2016 | Ministry Leadership

It is impossible for any local church to carry out the Great Commission without missionaries. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have...