How to Respond to an Impossible Situation
I’ll never forget hearing Dr. Tom Malone say, “When God wants to do something great, He starts with the difficult. But when He wants to do something miraculous, He starts with the impossible.” To me, as a twenty-four-year-old pastor, just getting started at a...
Woke or Awake? The Real Shame of American Christians
Black Friday typically heralds the beginning of the Salvation Army bellringer season. The familiar red kettles outside of stores provide opportunities for shoppers to give to those in need. But this year, the start of Salvation Army red kettle campaign was...
Trust God Anyway
One of the things I love about the Christmas season is its many reminders to focus our attention on Christ. To be sure, there is much these days to call our attention away from the Lord. Just this past week as we celebrated Thanksgiving, there were several challenging...
Five Keys to Longevity in Ministry
One of the great blessings of my life has been to pastor one church for thirty-five years and counting. To still be in the ministry and fulfilling God’s calling on my life over forty years after I started is a great blessing—a far greater blessing than the weight of...
Three Benefits of Practicing Hospitality
One of the most rewarding areas of ministry my wife Terrie and I have shared over the years is practicing hospitality. We’ve had the privilege of leading people to Christ at our dining room table, hosing new members classes in our living room, encouraging guest...
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.
