The Truth about Joy in Ministry
Jesus must have been the most joyful person ever. Psalm 45:7 says of Him, “…thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.” Although a “man of sorrows, and aquainted with grief” (Isaiah 53:3), Jesus had a sustaining joy in His spirit. As...
7 Practices to Balance Your Schedule
Developing balance is an ongoing pursuit in the life and heart of every spiritual leader. In fact, it’s been a quest in my life and ministry for over thirty years. I definitely have not arrived, but here are a few guidelines that I have tried to practice in balancing...
You Pick Five
Some of the most impressionable memories are those of personal encouragement. Most of us can easily remember timely words or actions of encouragement that took place even years ago. So, who have you intentionally encouraged lately? If you want to make a difference in...
A Hidden Message in Jesus’ Genealogy
If you think it’s difficult to read through biblical genealogies, try preaching through one! My text for this Sunday morning’s message is Luke 3:23–38—a full sixteen verses listing the genealogy of Jesus. If it weren’t for the fact that when I began the Journey with...
A Short Directory of Free Resources
Among the blessings of living in the twenty-first century is the ability to easily and quickly share ministry resources. Over the past few years, our ministry has been able to develop a variety of web sites to provide such resources. But if you’re anything like me,...
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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.
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