Growth Points 020: The Trail of Blood
I wonder sometimes, with all the church growth philosophies that bring more and more of the world into the church, and with the prevalence of watered-down preaching in our pulpits today, how many Christians even know what we stand for? And I wonder how many of us...
Leading a Church through Transition
A growing church is always in transition. From building programs to classroom changes to staff adjustments to schedule flexes to responsibility changes to added ministries, a growing church must constantly prepare for the transitions that come with growth. Transitions...
What We’ve Learned in 26 Years
Twenty-six years ago, at the invitation of twelve people, Terrie and I packed our belongings in the back of a Ryder truck and moved to Lancaster, California. I’ll never forget pulling into Lancaster with the truck following our car. Terrie was beside me, Danielle and...
Spiritual Leadership Podcast: The Soulwinning Church…By His Spirit
Without the anointing of the Holy Spirit, biblical church growth doesn’t take place. We may be able to increase numbers or inflate emotions, but without the power of the Holy Spirit, we have no true growth. This month’s spiritual leadership podcast is not a lesson...
Founded on Faith
Discover the inspiring story of America’s biblical foundations and why they still matter today.
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.
