Baptists and the Holy Spirit
Over the years, I’ve had Christians ask me if Baptists believe in the ministry of the Holy Spirit. I always answer with a resounding “YES!” Not only do we believe in the ministry of the Holy Spirit, but we recognize that no Christian can function properly without the...
10 Ways to Prepare Your Children for a Great School Year
The summer has flown by, and the beginning of a new school year is just around the corner. Although kids are still enjoying the summer moments, wise parents will make a few basic preparations that will ready their children for a profitable school year. Below are ten...Growth Points 021: Developing a Spiritual Family in the Midst of a Fervent Ministry
Some people say it’s impossible. Others are quick to blame the ministry when the family fails. But is a spiritual family and a fervent ministry incompatible? I believe the two can complement and complete one another. In this Growth Points video, I share a few...
No More Excuses
[Today’s post is a guest post by Dr. Rick Flanders. Dr. Flanders is an evangelist sent out of First Baptist Church of Bridgeport, Michigan. He has been in full time ministry since 1973 and preaches revival meetings around the country.] One great obstacle to progress...
Why We Cannot Be Silent on Same-Sex Marriage
I believe there are times when the leadership and direction of Bible-believing pastors is desperately needed in our flocks and for our country. And I believe we are in the midst of such a time. While we are commanded to respect and pray for our elected officials (1...Growth Points 020: The Trail of Blood
I wonder sometimes, with all the church growth philosophies that bring more and more of the world into the church, and with the prevalence of watered-down preaching in our pulpits today, how many Christians even know what we stand for? And I wonder how many of us...
Book Review: The Promise
I not only reread The Promise, but I highlighted it heavily both times through. This encouraging book illuminates one of the most often quoted promises in the Bible—Romans 8:28. Author Robert Morgan has divided this book into two parts. Beginning with a word-by-word...
What Vacation Time Means to a Pastor
Terrie and I recently enjoyed some vacation time with our children and grandchildren. This trip was the generous gift of our church family last summer when we celebrated our twenty-fifth anniversary at Lancaster Baptist Church. As we returned home, I jotted down a...
Leading a Church through Transition
A growing church is always in transition. From building programs to classroom changes to staff adjustments to schedule flexes to responsibility changes to added ministries, a growing church must constantly prepare for the transitions that come with growth. Transitions...
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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.
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