Integrity and the Name of Christ: Grace and Truth for Balanced Ministry, part 2
In part 1 of this post, we saw ten indicators of imbalanced ministry. We noted that our ultimate goal is to serve like Christ—full of grace and truth. As we walk in humble sincerity before the Lord, we will insist on godly integrity. Our purpose in ministry is to...
Takeaways from Spiritual Leadership Conference 2012
I’m still reflecting on what God did in my heart through Spiritual Leadership Conference. This year’s conference was so full of blessings. Here are a few of mine: Preaching The highlight of the conference for me is always the preaching services. As a pastor who is...
2 Ways to Engage in Spiritual Leadership Conference
I’m as excited about this year’s Spiritual Leadership Conference as any we’ve hosted. And I’m praying for and anticipating God to do a special work in all of our hearts and ministries through these upcoming days. Whether you are here in Lancaster for the conference or...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...
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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.
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)