Renewal at the Starting Line
We sometimes think of renewal as a shot in the arm we need in the last stages of our race—when we’re weary, worn, and battle-scared. Biblically, however, renewal is something we need every day and at every stage of the journey. (“The inward man is renewed day by...
10 Ways to Know if You Should Read Out of Commission
As I wrote my newest book, Out of Commission, I had a specific audience in mind—you! Seriously, I wrote this book for both pastors and laypeople with the goal of encouraging and equipping all of us in making Christ’s last command our first priority. If you’re...
My 3 Goals for Spiritual Leadership Conference
Spiritual Leadership Conference 2014 is fast approaching! Our staff and church family are daily making preparations for this event and are anticipating this being the most refreshing and renewing conference we have ever had. As we approach the conference, I have three...
When Your Hand Is to the Plow…
No one would question the diligence of the Apostle Paul. He labored with faithful tenacity and with loving diligence. When Paul wrote his final letter to Timothy, he included a request for Timothy to come to him. Notice his wording: “Do thy diligence to come shortly...Growth Points 51: Technology in Ministry
To properly use any tool, you must first understand the task which you are attempting to accomplish. This has never been more true than in relation to using technology in ministry. It appears to me that there are two extreme ideals in how to help people come along in...
Book Review: The Making of a Man of God
In churches today there is a dearth of men of God—men whose hearts follow after the Lord and who are spiritual leaders in their homes. But this dearth is not unique to our time period or culture. In 1 Samuel 13:14, Scripture notes that God had to search for such a man...
Are You a Servant Leader or Simply a Ministry Manager?
It is all too easy to allow the responsibilities of leadership to morph into the routines of management. Management, of course, is necessary for leaders. We manage projects and coordinate efforts to match them. Good leadership includes wise structures of management....
Starting the Summer Right
It’s hard to believe that we are already entering another summer season of ministry. Depending on your occupation and age, the word summer likely holds varying connotations for you. If you are a student, it means vacation! If you are a teacher, it means preparation....
Read Out of Commission before It Ships
Hard copies of my newest book, Out of Commission, will be available May 27. But beginning this week, Striving Together has opened the book for presales with bonuses for purchasing early. One of these presale bonuses is a free ebook copy—available for immediate...
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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.
