Three Keys to Contentment in Ministry
Incredible as it may be, it is easy to become discontent in ministry. That’s not a reflection on the challenges of ministry so much as it is a reflection on the fickle nature of our hearts. We start out eager to serve the Lord and others, but then, perhaps...
Five Reasons I Appreciate the Missions Emphasis of Independent Baptists
I grew up in the independent Baptist movement, and I appreciate my heritage for many reasons. But if there is ever a time when I’m especially thankful to be an independent Baptist, it’s during times of missions emphasis—such as our World Impact Conference at Lancaster...
7 Ways Pastors Should Protect Their Church Families
The heart-felt desire of every godly pastor is to do the work God has called him to do—preach the gospel, disciple new Christians, study God’s Word, prepare biblical messages, equip the church family for the work of the ministry, and serve as an undershepherd of...
5 Ways to Maintain Momentum in the Church
The local church belongs to Christ. He gave Himself for it (Ephesians 5:25), He is the head of it (Colossians 1:18), and He is the one who adds to it (Acts 2:47). But those of us who serve as undershepherds want to be part of encouraging momentum in the ministry of...
Three Relationships Vital to Healthy, Biblical Leadership
Each year, our deacons insist that I go in for a thorough health examination. Usually the doctor will greet me with a statement like, “Deacons sent you again, huh?” He gets it. A day or two after the exam, the doctor sends me his baseline evaluation that...
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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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