Biblical Goals for Local Church Discipleship
Do you have clear objectives for your discipleship program? If so, do you have a road map to accomplish these goals? Today I’m continuing the discipleship training at Striving Together Publications as we look at four biblical priorities for what should be included in...
Why Discipleship?
Does organized discipleship in the local church matter? Does it make a difference? My answer is a resounding YES! And in this four-minute video, I explain why. Watch the video at Striving Together Publications to join the discussion on the benefits of a structured...
3 Traits of Leaders Who Build
In every work of God, there comes a point when a leader must ask, “Am I content to move forward in maintenance mode, or will I continue to build?” In theory, this question sounds simple. Who wouldn’t want to continue building, especially when you are co-laboring with...
Helping Teens Hear God’s Call
Every year, as we host West Coast Baptist Youth Conference, we have several top prayer requests. One of these is to see young people called by God into full time Christian service. I know that God has a plan for every life and that His plan is not for every young man...
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).
(Full message: https://www.lancasterbaptist.org/sermons/pastor-paul-chappell-he-is-able)