Social Distancing Versus Gospel Ministry
In recent days, we have been wisely encouraged by medical professionals to practice social distancing to help avoid the spread of the novel coronavirus COVID-19. Social distancing, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) involves “remaining...
Three Reasons to Set Ministry Goals for the New Year
I’ve written in the past about setting goals for the new year and about vision casting for your church family. But sometimes people question setting ministry goals in particular out of a concern that they are presuming upon the power of God. Although the concern can...
Ten Ways to Prepare for Sunday as a Pastor
One of the first discoveries I made as a pastor is that Sunday’s always coming. If you’re a pastor, you know exactly what I mean. In one sense, Sunday is a repeated deadline—for sermon preparation, ministry details, and administrative obligations. And as soon as you...
Why We Haven’t Reached the World with the Gospel
The Great Commission of Christ is, in fact, the mission of the local church. As Christians, and especially as local churches, Christ’s last command must be our first priority. And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and...
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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.
