5 Ways Spiritual Leaders Can Increase Their God-Given Influence
Without a doubt, our greatest resources for Christian servant leaders are the indwelling Holy Spirit and the Word of God. But a leader’s greatest commodity (something useful that when in plentiful supply diminishes the importance of other factors) is influence....
Why We Haven’t Reached the World with the Gospel
The Great Commission of Christ is, in fact, the mission of the local church. As Christians, and especially as local churches, Christ’s last command must be our first priority. And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and...
Echo Chamber or Ministry Partnership?
An echo chamber is a lousy place to serve. Isolating ourselves to hear only an echo of our own opinions keeps us from growth. This is because part of the process of growth is for our thinking to be challenged. When we discuss truth or ideas with people with whom we...
Keeping Young Adults in Church: Spiritual Leadership Podcast
Recent studies show that, across Protestant denominations, roughly two-thirds of teens stop attending church after graduation. In this episode of the Spiritual Leadership Podcast, I talk with our youth pastor, Larry Chappell, and the young adults ministry director of...
Three Characteristics of Consistent Encouragers
Our recent Journeys of Paul tour was full of highlights for me. But perhaps the most impactful locations we visited were on the island of Crete, where Paul left Titus to “set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city” (Titus 1:5). Shortly...
Journeys of Paul Tour—Mamertine Prison
It was in from the Mamertine prison that Paul, as he faced martyrdom for Christ, penned these words: For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth...
Journeys of Paul Tour— Puteoli
As Paul sailed to Rome for his trial, he entered the harbor at Puteoli, Italy, where he spent a week with fellow Christians. And from thence we fetched a compass, and came to Rhegium: and after one day the south wind blew, and we came the next day to Puteoli: Where we...
Journeys of Paul Tour—Mars’ Hill
When Paul stood to preach the gospel on Mars’ Hill, just outside of Athens, he faced a pluralistic society, much as we face today. Acts 17:22–34 records Paul’s message and the response he received. Some mocked. Some showed a little interest. But others believed. ...
Journeys of Paul Tour—Athens
As we have been following the journeys of Paul—and especially here in the olympic stadium at Athens—I have been mindful of the fact that the apostle Paul constanly lived with a determination to finish his race strong for Christ. Indeed, as he approached the end of his...
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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.
