Eight Considerations for Decision Making in Covid-19
Anyone who tells you that they have local church ministry during Covid-19 figured out is either delusional or far wiser than I am. Because after thirty-four years of pastoring, I am finding this season the most challenging—by far. I have never seen anything like it....
Leading through Times of Delusion: Spiritual Leadership Podcast
As spiritual leaders, we often see the fruit of a problem that has an unseen root. In our world right now, we see a lot of hurt, division, hate, and anarchy. There is political and emotional upheaval on every side. But rather than rushing to address the surface...
Keeping a Christ-Centered Mind in the Midst of Psychological Warfare
Our society right now is filled with negativity. There is health and economic uncertainty. News channels—social and traditional—are filled with anger and hostility. Sometimes it feels like we are being bombarded with unrelenting sources of discouragement. You turn on...
Pandemics, Racism, and a Biblical Perspective
After serving as a pastor of the same church in Los Angeles County for thirty-four years, I can say that I have never seen such a combination of trying circumstances in ministry as we now see. Rarely has our nation needed the message of Christ as it does now, yet...
The Resilient Life
Overcome the Crises and Anxieties of Life through Christ
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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.
