5 Ways Christians Can Encourage and Engage Their Elected Officials
This week I have the privilege of joining other pastors and Christian leaders in Washington D.C. for the Capitol Connection meeting. Our goal is not to lobby but to be a witness for Christ and an encouragement to those in leadership. Each pastor will visit the elected...
Answered Prayer: How God Worked at Spiritual Leadership Conference Asia
The theme of Spiritual Leadership Conference Asia last week was “Striving Together for Asia and Beyond.” And this was more than a tagline—it was a phenomenal reality. From the moment we landed in Manila, I could sense the spirit of unity and heart for...
Developing Disciples Who Continue: Spiritual Leadership Podcast
One of the themes I often ponder is how to be faithful to the Lord and His calling on my life throughout my entire life. We hear often about attrition in the ministry and Christians who fall out of their race. And none of us want that. Not only do I want to be finish...
Let Us Not Be Weary—Growth Points 75
As leaders, we easily mis-measure success. We tend to believe that success is all about our attendance number or an offering number or some other statistic. But God has called His servants to one measurement of success—faithfulness. Several days ago, through the...
Five Ways Dr. Bobby Roberson Influenced Me
Dr. Bobby Roberson, a faithful servant, great pastor, and a friend to pastors across America, went home to be with the Lord this past Monday. To say that he will be greatly missed is an understatement. Over the years, I’ve been privileged to spend time and...
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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.
