Growth Points 67: How to Rebuild Your Joy
If your experience is like mine, you’ve discovered that Satan does everything he can to rob you of your joy in the ministry. But it’s not just ministry. In every area of life, we face ongoing pressure and the potential for a loss of joy. We have to be wise to sense...Growth Points 66: A Biblical Response to Changes in Our Culture, Part 2
Most of us recognize a general culture shift against Bible-believing Christianity in America, making Christians who believe and practice the Bible a minority. How do we respond to these changes in our culture? In the previous Growth Points video, I highlighted three...Growth Points 65: A Biblical Response to Changes in Our Culture
In recent days, particularly through the Supreme Court ruling of June 26 concerning same-sex marriage, we have seen the rejection of biblical revelation around us. The results of this ruling and of the corresponding changes in our culture are yet unfolding, and I...Growth Points 64: Are We Making Disciples or Developing Superficial Converts?
Jesus told us in John 15:16 that He has ordained us—set us apart for a purpose—to bring forth fruit that remains. As pastors and Christian leaders, it’s fair that we occasionally ask ourselves, “Are we making disciples here? Or are we simply developing superficial...
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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.
