5 Consequences of a Critical Spirit
Anyone who attempts anything for God will be criticized. Although untrue criticism is hurtful and discouraging, it goes with the territory of leadership. Worse than being criticized, however, is developing a critical spirit. We’re called to be discerning (Philippians...
The Role of Grace in Giving
You’ve read the testimony of the Macedonian Christians who gave sacrificially to the Apostle Paul: Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia; How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and...
7 Practical Ways to Strengthen Your Hands for the Work
What spiritual leader hasn’t drawn encouragement from Nehemiah 2:18? Then I told them of the hand of my God which was good upon me; as also the king’s words that he had spoken unto me. And they said, Let us rise up and build. So they strengthened their hands for...
15 Real Ways to Honor Your Wife
I’ve read 1 Peter 3:7 hundreds—if not thousands—of times. Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.—1...
5 Building Supplies for a Soulwinning Church
We’re in the midst of constructing the largest building to date on our campus. Every foot of construction progress represents multiplied hours of preparation and planning. Buildings don’t just happen. And neither do churches. As spiritual leaders, undershepherds of...
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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.
Four practical ways to follow the Holy Spirit's leading in your life: