When Godly Leaders Differ
We all know there are plenty of situations in which good people differ. But why do good people differ? And how can we understand and benefit from these differences? This is by no means an exhaustive list, but below are five areas which can easily account for many of...Growth Points 56: Growing through Adversity
After twenty-nine years in the pastorate, I can tell you I have faced difficulties I never thought I’d face in ministry. (Of course, I’ve also had more blessings than I anticipated too!) When you think about the reality of adversity, we probably should be more...
5 Best Practices for Handling Stress
I think the Apostle Paul would laugh at some of our goals of “stress-free living.” Not because he would have had a desire for stress, but because of the lengths we go to avoid it! We see stress as an enemy, but in reality, it is part and parcel of life—especially life...
An A-B-C for Fruitful Sanity in Busy Times
You know those seasons when you are so busy you hardly feel you have time to even look at your to do list? And you consider what would happen to your family if you actually lost your mind? We can get so caught up in tasks, that not only do we lose our focus, but we...
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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.
