Three Earmarks of Faith-Filled Biblical Vision
Considering how crazy 2020 turned out to be, the “20-20 Vision” goal-setting and planning puns that were going on this time last year are almost humorous. In reality, if there is anything 2020 has taught us about biblical vision, it is that it must be developed in...
Flexible Faithfulness: 5 Ways to Exercise Faith While Leading through Covid-19
In a recent meeting with our pastoral staff via zoom, I encouraged our team to embrace the concept of “flexible faithfulness.” The men on our staff team are wonderful leaders. Like you, we have all been challenged this year with maintaining effective ministry in the...
Three Christmas Truths for Your New Year’s PlanningÂ
Most years, December finds me in a whirlwind of preparing messages, preaching church services and special events, and hosting various Christmas celebrations. This year has been different. Partly it is because Covid-19 has reshaped the past nine months for everyone....
Developing an Effective Weekly Schedule: Spiritual Leadership Podcast
Time is one of God’s greatest gifts. He gives it to all of us equally, and how we use it is our gift back to Him. We often speak of managing our time, but I have learned you really can’t manage time—you can only manage yourself. You can't manage your time—you...
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Learn to identify distractions, realign priorities, cultivate Christ-centered habits, and press forward with joy in Christ.
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.
