The Effect of the Economy
As I have traveled across the country this past year, I have often been approached by pastors whose churches are struggling financially. For many churches, low offerings have resulted in financial stress and in some cases, has brought the ministry to a halt. The...Recommended Reading
Every summer, I strive to read as many books as possible. It is imperative to constantly be growing and developing in a spiritual walk with Christ, and I believe godly books can certainly help in that endeavor. It is a personal goal of mine to glean from good books in...
California Proposition 8
In November, we will not only have the opportunity to elect the next president of the United States of America, but in California we will once again have the opportunity to vote for the sanctity of marriage in our state. Proposition 22 was authored by our friend,...
Pastor Dan Hampton
One of my dear pastor friends has been in the hospital for the last week with heart trouble and has had a pacemaker installed. Brother Dan Hampton has pastored the Barstow Baptist Temple for many years and has truly been faithful to the Lord. The soulwinning spirit...
Focus
Learn to identify distractions, realign priorities, cultivate Christ-centered habits, and press forward with joy in Christ.
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.
If God could use the Corinthian Church, He can use you!
"And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work" (2 Corinthians 9:8).
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