The Devil’s Plan for Your Life
The devil does have a plan for your life. And it can be expressed pretty fully with five words: Doubt—He wants you to question God’s Word and His goodness. Discouragement—He wants you to look at your problems rather than at God. Diversion—He attempts to make the wrong...
5 Practical Ways to Invest in Your Team
The greatest assets of ministry are not tools or computer programs. They are people—the people who serve and work alongside you. Over the years, the Lord has assembled a truly awesome team in our staff at Lancaster Baptist Church, Lancaster Baptist School, West Coast...
Book Review: Prayer for Revival
I’m burdened for my country—on many levels. I don’t believe there are any quick fixes, but I do believe there is one foundational fix that would change everything—revival. A genuine, Spirit-sent revival of God’s people. Actually, most Christians I know are burdened...
3 Fundamentals to Carry into a Weekend of Ministry
When you think of the basics of solid, biblical ministry, what comes to mind? Perhaps you consider what we do in ministry—preaching, soulwinning, baptizing, teaching. Perhaps you consider the facets of ministry—the preaching service, the bus ministry, Sunday school...
5 Skills for Healthy Communication
This is a guest post by Dr. Jim Schettler, Vice President of Student Affairs at West Coast Baptist College. Dr. Schettler is known for his positive, constructive communication skills. In this post, he shares practical principles for communication. I once heard a story...
Unplugged
For years, I’ve taught that we must take time to “come apart” (for replenishment) before we “come apart” (from overwhelmment). And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no...
9 Marks of Excellence in Church Leadership
Excellence—it’s important in any area, and it’s vital in leadership, particularly spiritual leadership. The quality of a work is unlikely to rise above the quality of the leader. This is why—when it comes to local church ministry—spiritual leaders must maintain a...Growth Points 36: Summer Staff Challenge—Honoring the Great Commission
Not long ago, I was talking with a staff member of another church. In our conversation, he asked, “What can I, as a staff member, do to help bear the burden of my pastor?” His question was a blessing to me, and I’m sure the heart behind his question is a blessing to...
Are We Reaching the Lost? 4 Reminders for Making Soulwinning a Priority
Jerry Ferrso is an associate pastor at Lancaster Baptist Church. He and his wife, Bonnie, have been serving with me in ministry for almost twenty-five years. I appreciate their faithfulness and the opportunity to labor together with them. Jerry directs the soulwinning...
The Resilient Life
Overcome the Crises and Anxieties of Life through Christ
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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.
