The Devil’s Plan for Your Life
The devil does have a plan for your life. And it can be expressed pretty fully with five words: Doubt—He wants you to question God’s Word and His goodness. Discouragement—He wants you to look at your problems rather than at God. Diversion—He attempts to make the wrong...
Book Review: Prayer for Revival
I’m burdened for my country—on many levels. I don’t believe there are any quick fixes, but I do believe there is one foundational fix that would change everything—revival. A genuine, Spirit-sent revival of God’s people. Actually, most Christians I know are burdened...
3 Fundamentals to Carry into a Weekend of Ministry
When you think of the basics of solid, biblical ministry, what comes to mind? Perhaps you consider what we do in ministry—preaching, soulwinning, baptizing, teaching. Perhaps you consider the facets of ministry—the preaching service, the bus ministry, Sunday school...
5 Skills for Healthy Communication
This is a guest post by Dr. Jim Schettler, Vice President of Student Affairs at West Coast Baptist College. Dr. Schettler is known for his positive, constructive communication skills. In this post, he shares practical principles for communication. I once heard a story...
Are We Reaching the Lost? 4 Reminders for Making Soulwinning a Priority
Jerry Ferrso is an associate pastor at Lancaster Baptist Church. He and his wife, Bonnie, have been serving with me in ministry for almost twenty-five years. I appreciate their faithfulness and the opportunity to labor together with them. Jerry directs the soulwinning...
The Resilient Life
Overcome the Crises and Anxieties of Life through Christ
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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.
Adoration, worship, and obedience are all found in a life being changed into His image.
"But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord." (2 Corinthians 3:18)
"And…