4 Needs a Church Connection Group Should Meet
Most Baptist churches have adult Sunday school classes. But sometimes churches think of them only as a teaching ministry of the church. They are that. But they can be so much more. We’ve called our classes by different titles over the years—Sunday school, Adult Bible...
The Missing Element in Our Witness
We could list many reasons we don’t share the gospel as we should. Fear of rejection Misplaced priorities Lack of training Lack of leadership Bloated church calendars But I believe most of the time it goes deeper than all of these. We don’t share the gospel because we...
Two Sins Common to Spiritual Leaders
It’s common to human nature—we want surface fixes. Pastors know this from counseling. You meet with someone who has major needs in his life, but all he really wants is a quick fix to the immediate crisis—not the help to deal with the root causes. Pastors are guilty of...
Virginia Sisk, Shirley Bianco, and the Legacy of Influence
In our heads, we know there is a ripple effect to our influence. But in reality, we tend to forget it. Terrie and I have been especially reminded this year of the incredible power of influence as we have said goodbye to two godly ladies who have gone to...
Grace for the Growing Church
One of the results of church growth is problems. I don’t mean that negatively, just factually. Think of the first-century church in Jerusalem. In a time of great growth and great grace, they encountered a significant problem (Acts 6). In fact, their problem was...
6 Reoccurring Needs in Every Ministry
Listening and assessing are two characteristics found in wise spiritual leaders. Even as you seek to move forward by faith, you must have an awareness of the current needs surrounding you and in the lives of those you lead. Be thou diligent to know the state of thy...
Engaging a Corrupt Culture with the Gospel
None of us preach in a vacuum. We live “in this present world” and have been commissioned by God to declare His gospel in it. It seems to me that, when it comes to the present-day culture, there are two extremes preachers tend toward: embracing the culture to the...
Where Freedom Rings
Two hundred forty-one years ago, our forefathers signed the Declaration of Independence—a document that shaped the future of the American colonies, setting their destiny as a mighty nation. By signing this document, courageous men boldly stated the value they placed...
A Four-Step Process to Assimilate People in Church
A dream without a plan is a wish. So, as a pastor or local church ministry leader, it’s not enough to simply have a dream to make a big impact for Christ in your community and to see many people come to Christ. You need a developed plan. Of course, we know that when...
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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.
