7 Principles of Grace-Givers (an infographic)
If there was ever a time that Christians and local churches needed to strive together for the faith of the gospel (Philippians 1:27), it’s now! This is not the time for independent Baptists to divide and splinter; it is the time to reach out and turn the world upside...
The Least We Can Do Is Remember
How do you thank those who willingly place themselves “between their loved home and the war’s desolation”? And especially, how do you thank those who never returned to their loved home, because they paid the ultimate price for our freedom? We owe these heroes a...
America Tomorrow
The “progressive” America taking shape around us is digressing in almost every way. Morally, politically, financially, socially, and spiritually, we long ago untied our beliefs and practices from our early faith and values. To say that our nation is speeding down a...
Launch Out: an Interview with Wayne Van Gelderen
As we approach Spiritual Leadership Conference, I’ve asked a few of the conference speakers to participate in brief interviews regarding what is involved in launching out by faith. I believe you’ll find their perspectives both helpful and faith-building. This...
The Road Ahead: 10 Steps to Authentic Ministry for Independent Baptists
Over the past several months, I’ve been writing a book for independent Baptist pastors and leaders—The Road Ahead. This book shares personal midcourse adjustments the Lord has worked in my spirit and ministry philosophy. Particularly, it addresses the needs I see in...Growth Points 32: What Motivates Your Observations?
Why do we observe men in ministry? Ultimately, the answer to that question rests in the heart of the observer. Scripture expressly tells us why the Pharisees observed Jesus—for the sole purpose of finding fault: “And the scribes and Pharisees watched him, whether he...
Launch Out: an Interview with Andrew Reed
As we approach Spiritual Leadership Conference, I’ve asked a few of the conference speakers to participate in brief interviews regarding what is involved in launching out by faith. I believe you’ll find their perspectives both helpful and faith-building. This...
Investments of Joy
There are many ways to use your life, but there are only a few ways to invest it. One of the greatest joys of my life is training young men and women in the ministry through West Coast Baptist College. Today we had the privilege of graduating almost two hundred new...
Leadership for the Birds: 5 Thoughts on Twitter and Leadership
Most of us who use Twitter would like to think of our tweets as resembling eagles—majestic, timeless, strong. In reality, we probably sound more like ravens—noisy, incessant, perhaps annoying. (If you’ve lived in Southern California, particularly Lancaster, for any...
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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.
