Five Graces of Servant Leadership
The military boasts of its ability to build leaders “from the ground up.” But God is interested in building leaders from Heaven down. Jesus Himself exercised the downward mobility that modeled the highest form of spiritual leadership (Philippians 2:5–8). And His Holy...
Trends and Truths: Evaluating Current Congregational Trends with Biblical Truth
Every Christ-centered pastor desires to make a difference for eternity and to build a Christ-honoring, Spirit-led, and gospel-centered church family. Yet, there are several trends in our culture today that bring some unique challenges to church life and church...
Trends and Truths: Evaluating Current Contextualization and Interpretation Trends with Biblical Truth
As we move through this information age, it can be a challenge just to keep up with the trends and terms of our culture and of ministry. It seems that the trends are many, the terms are changing, and the conversations can be daunting…even confusing. Ironically, in the...
Three Investments for Developing Continuing Leaders: Spiritual Leadership Podcast
Every pastor is an interim pastor. We are undershepherds of Christ’s flock, and we need to be training leaders with tomorrow in mind. And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach...
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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.
