When Seventh Graders Surrender to the Ministry
Last night was a highlight for Terrie and me and our church family as we had the ordination service for our youngest son, Matthew. I remember almost fifteen years ago, as I prayed through a stack of decision cards from teens at our youth conference who had surrendered...
7 Ways to Show Church Guests You Care
We invite guests to church precisely because we care. We care that they hear the gospel or grow as a Christian. We care that God works in their lives through the preaching of His Word and that they are ministered to through the body of Christ. But knowing we care and...
How to Avoid Common Pitfalls of Church Staff
If you’ve served the Lord any length of time, you know that the outward expressions of service don’t guarantee a consistent heart for the Lord. The same is true of serving on a church staff. Being in the ministry is not a guarantee that you will be strong as a...
7 Ways to Engage a Church in Regular Outreach
Special days, such as Easter Sunday, are a great time for extensive soulwinning in your community. But sharing the gospel is not just a once-or-twice-a-year responsibility for the local church. It is to be our great priority. It is the mission with which Christ left...
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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.
