Five Reasons Pastors Should Grow in Administrative Skills
When I first became a pastor, I faced fewer administrative responsibilities than I do today. It’s not that my schedule wasn’t full. (In those early days, I preached three times per week, taught Sunday school and soulwinning, and knocked on a minimum of...
Bear Ye One Another’s Burdens
Do you ever get discouraged? Do you ever get weighed down with the burdens of ministry? If you’re in ministry, the answers to both of those questions are identical and obvious. Why, then, do we find it so easy to criticize others who become discouraged in the...
The Validation Trap
When I was a younger pastor, I loved serving the Lord. I lived full out for Christ and for the church the Lord allowed me to shepherd. Although I knew I was serving as unto the Lord, there were darker motives too—ones that I didn’t recognize, let alone...
Five Ways to Convey Biblical Ministry Philosophy to Church Staff
One of the blessings of teamwork in local church ministry is the opportunity to invest in those who serve. God specifically calls leaders to transfer truth to others. And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men,...
Five Ways to Celebrate the Resurrection
If there is anyone in the world who has reason to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, it is a born again Christian. Although we actually commemorate the Resurrection as we worship as a local church body every Sunday, I appreciate a day—and a week...
Three Investments for Developing Continuing Leaders: Spiritual Leadership Podcast
Every pastor is an interim pastor. We are undershepherds of Christ’s flock, and we need to be training leaders with tomorrow in mind. And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach...
Church Planting in Asia
One of the great highlights of our recent trip to Asia was seeing West Coast Baptist College graduates who are serving in ministry and planting churches across Asia. Throughout Spiritual Leadership Conference Asia, we had the privilege of visiting with graduates who...
5 Ways Christians Can Encourage and Engage Their Elected Officials
This week I have the privilege of joining other pastors and Christian leaders in Washington D.C. for the Capitol Connection meeting. Our goal is not to lobby but to be a witness for Christ and an encouragement to those in leadership. Each pastor will visit the elected...
Answered Prayer: How God Worked at Spiritual Leadership Conference Asia
The theme of Spiritual Leadership Conference Asia last week was “Striving Together for Asia and Beyond.” And this was more than a tagline—it was a phenomenal reality. From the moment we landed in Manila, I could sense the spirit of unity and heart for...
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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.
