3 Characteristics of Unashamed Christians
Many of us are familiar with Paul’s great declaration in Romans 1:16. For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. (Romans 1:16) Paul lived out those...
Suggested Summer Reading for the Whole Family
One of the activities I really look forward to each summer is some extra time for reading. I read throughout the year, but summertime typically affords me the opportunity to read more. I typically read a couple dozen books from June through August. When our children...
Waiting Well: Nine Lessons from an International Quarantine
Just over two weeks ago, our church hosted Spiritual Leadership Conference Egypt. The Lord blessed the conference in amazing ways. We were able to see nearly fifty people come to Christ through outreach in conjunction with the conference. And the Lord used the...
Essential Principles for the Journey of Ministry
When the Lord first brought me into the pastorate, I was twenty-four years old and had a great desire to reach people in our community with the gospel of Jesus Christ. It’s hard to believe that a few weeks ago, I celebrated my sixtieth birthday, and in a few more...
Three Characteristics of a Church That Bears Fruit That Remains
Hours before Jesus was arrested, He gave His disciples—and us—an imperative to glorify God: Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples. (John 15:8) We can’t always see the fruit that God is bringing about through our...
Three Ways Christians Should Prepare for Resurrection Sunday
I love the week leading into Easter Sunday for many reasons, not the least of which is that I know how the story ends! Truly, it is a joy to serve a risen Savior and to celebrate His resurrection. New Testament churches celebrate the resurrection of Jesus every...
Hide Me behind The Cross: Four Ways Pride Creeps into Our Lives
Ask anyone in ministry, and they will tell you that they want to glorify God—that glorifying God is, in fact, their chief desire for serving in ministry. But ask anyone in ministry who is honest, and they will also tell you that the chief obstacle to glorifying God...
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.
THE RESILIENT LIFE
OVERCOMING THE CRISES AND ANXIETIES OF LIFE THROUGH CHRIST
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Dr. Paul Chappell
Lancaster Baptist Church
In 1986, the Lord brought me to Lancaster Baptist Church, and I have been blessed to serve as the senior pastor here for these past thirty-one years.
West Coast Baptist College
As the president of West Coast Baptist College, we have established our mission as “Training Laborers for His Harvest.” The Lord has allowed us to see over two thousand graduates serving today on harvest fields around the world.
