Avoiding the Extreme-Makeover Version of Church Philosophy Part 2
In my last post I shared my burden for young men in ministry who are tempted to look outside the Bible for answers regarding local church philosophy. While there are many voices and many attractive models—the fact is, God still blesses the biblical model. It is vital...
Avoiding the Extreme-Makeover Version of Church Philosophy Part 1
Over the course of a week I am often asked to speak to pastors regarding local church work. Many times it is to younger pastors who are in the process of forming a biblical philosophy of ministry. I always attempt to lead the conversation toward biblical principles,...
Leaders Who Make a Difference – Joseph
A Leader Who Finished Well If there was ever a man who could have justified quitting, it was Joseph. It seemed that with every choice Joseph made to honor God, his difficulties increased. Yet, in the last chapter of Genesis, Joseph finishes his race with a...
Faithful Church Planters
One of the highlights of Leadership Conference this year for me was honoring Pastor Jason Herring on Tuesday evening with the Faithful Church Planter Award—the first we have ever presented. Jason and Suzie Herring moved to Eagle, Idaho, in 2004 and planted the North...
23 Years of Ministry at Lancaster Baptist
Today we celebrate our twenty-third anniversary at Lancaster Baptist Church. We stand amazed and humbled at all God has accomplished in our midst through these years, and today we joyfully offer the sacrifice of praise for His goodness. I’m reminded of David’s...
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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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