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...
WCBC Granted Accredited Status
Since West Coast Baptist College opened its doors in the fall of 1995, the Lord has allowed us to graduate over 2,500 students. It is our privilege to partner with sending pastors and parents in training young people for local church ministry, and we praise the Lord...
Five Practical Tips for Sharing Your Faith
Most Christians know that God has called them to be witnesses for Him and to share the gospel with others. But sometimes—perhaps out of fear, perhaps out of preoccupation—we miss opportunities to do so. Below are five practical tips that point us to dependence on the...
Biblical vs. Pragmatic Leadership: A Comparison
Last week, I had the privilege of speaking at the Standing Together Summit, held this year in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. It was a refreshing meeting with a tremendous spirit. It was a blessing to me to see many younger and older pastors who want to rightly divide the...
Seven Attributes of an Effective Youth Worker
This week, we’ve have the privilege of hosting several hundred teens for the annual Higher Call Youth Conference. I’m always mindful during this conference of the incredible potential of teenagers to make a difference in their generation. I’m also especially mindful...
Balancing Creativity and Our Biblical Heritage
Sometimes there can be a healthy tension between a honoring our heritage and being creative in ministry and outreach. For this episode of the Spiritual Leadership Podcast, I sat down to discuss how we manage that tension with Pastor Dave Delaney. Dave pastors the...
The Kind of Christians Who Bear Burdens
Have you ever known a Christian who seemed to just naturally be a burden-bearer? In over thirty-two years as a pastor, I’ve known many burden-bearing Christians. But I’ve discovered that, while some people may do this initially because of their natural temperament,...
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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.
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