My Favorite Blog of All Time
I’m thrilled to announce that my wife, Terrie, has launched a personal blog! For over thirty years, Terrie has invested in ladies through personal, local church ministry. Her blog—the overflow of these years of ministry—is sure to be a blessing, help, and...
Cultivating Joy, Growth, and a Passion for Excellence in Your Staff
We often use the expression, “Teamwork makes the dream work.” And it does. Teamwork in ministry is essential—especially between the pastor and his staff. Most pastors and churches that are a little larger have the privilege of having staff who help in the ministry and...
7 Disciplines of Highly Renewed Life Stewards
The first week of January holds a great success rate for new goals. The last week of January? Not so much. Setting goals and wisely stewarding our time and priorities is vital. But we all too easily lose our first-of-the-year focus and revert to old patterns. To stay...
Gaining Biblical Perspective through Adversity
When the winds of adversity come upon us, it’s easy to become overwhelmed and lose our perspective amidst the swirling dust. David experienced this sense of overwhelmed uncertainty, and he knew where to look for help. From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee,...
An Update on the Homegoing of Jeremy Whitman
Early this past Monday morning I made the most difficult pastoral visit of my life. Telling a dear family that their husband and father is no longer with us is heart-wrenching. Although we sorrow deeply, we thank God for the promised hope of Heaven: Blessed be the God...
Walking through the Valley
Over the years as a Christian and as a pastor, there have been seasons of difficult, painful valleys. And these days have been one of those seasons. The valley is a difficult place to be. Yet, through the years, I’ve learned that God often speaks the most clearly in...
Remembering a Dear Friend, Jeremy Whitman
This past week has been one of the most difficult weeks for me personally and in over thirty years of pastoral ministry. Jeremy Whitman, a dear friend and co-laborer for many years, has gone home to be with the Lord. His wife Alicia, and his children Derek, Paige,...
How to Be Refreshed in Ministry
Serving people necessitates giving of ourselves. Paul put it well in 2 Corinthians 12:15: “I will very gladly spend and be spent for you.” We are not infinite, however. Every expenditure must be replenished, or eventually we run dry. Many suggest the answer to this...
Book Review: Rescuing Ambition
Type As like me rarely need to be encouraged to develop ambition. But we do need to be encouraged to purify our ambition. Conversely, Type Bs often need to be encouraged to pursue godly ambition. Rescuing Ambition by Dave Harvey addresses both ends of the spectrum....
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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.
