Growth Points 017: Set Apart for Bearing Fruit
I remember when I was ordained into the Gospel ministry in 1983. Pastors and deacons laid hands on me and prayed for me, and I was set apart for the purpose of preaching the Gospel. Ordained simply speaks of being set apart for a purpose. John 15:16 says that Jesus...Growth Points 016: Roots Revived
If you garden or farm, you know that growth requires tending. A good harvest requires attention to the plants themselves. Strong, healthy plants produce abundant fruit. Likewise, a deeply rooted and spiritually healthy Christian needs personal growth and renewal....Growth Points 015: How to Help People Who Don’t Want to Be Helped
(If you cannot see this video in your RSS reader or email, you can watch it here.) As a spiritual leader, you have probably discovered that not everyone who needs your help comes to you for it. When it comes to receiving counsel and direction, I’ve noticed three...Growth Points 014: A Servant Leader Has One Altar
Servant leadership has been one of the three cornerstones of our emphasis at the Spiritual Leadership Conference. True servant leadership can only take place when the heart is, as Hebrews 13:9 puts it, “established with grace.” Such a heart has room in its worship for...
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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.
