Spiritual Leadership Podcast with Pastor Jeff Amsbaugh
How does a spiritual leader finish his course with joy? How do you navigate the numerous detours in doctrine and ministry philosophy and stay true to your call and your biblical position? I enjoyed sitting down this past week with my friend, Jeff Asmbaugh, who...
5 Ways to Let Grace Loose!
God’s grace has to be the greatest gift of the Christian life. It is by grace that we are saved (Ephesians 2:8), by grace that we grow (2 Peter 3:18), by grace that we have access to the presence of God (Romans 5:2), and by grace that we are motivated in service...
What’s behind a Name?
In a post last week, I listed the Baptist distinctives, using the acrostic BAPTISTS, and suggested that if you believe these, you should not be ashamed of the name Baptist or of your heritage. B—Biblical Authority in all matters of faith and practice. (See 2 Timothy...
Foolish and Unlearned Questions: A Plea for Gospel Focus
I don’t read a lot of blogs, but I use social media enough to notice an excess of what 2 Timothy 2:23 refers to as “foolish and unlearned questions.” The online world provides a perfect platform for these kinds of questions because there are so many...
Spiritual Leadership Podcast with Pastor Dean Miller
How does a spiritual leader continue to grow? In this episode of the Spiritual Leadership podcast, I have a fun and helpful discussion with my friend, Pastor Dean Miller from Hattiesburg, Mississippi, as we discuss how vital it is to continue growing in grace. I...
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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.
