When Your Hand Is to the Plow…
No one would question the diligence of the Apostle Paul. He labored with faithful tenacity and with loving diligence. When Paul wrote his final letter to Timothy, he included a request for Timothy to come to him. Notice his wording: “Do thy diligence to come shortly...
Book Review: The Making of a Man of God
In churches today there is a dearth of men of God—men whose hearts follow after the Lord and who are spiritual leaders in their homes. But this dearth is not unique to our time period or culture. In 1 Samuel 13:14, Scripture notes that God had to search for such a man...
Are You a Servant Leader or Simply a Ministry Manager?
It is all too easy to allow the responsibilities of leadership to morph into the routines of management. Management, of course, is necessary for leaders. We manage projects and coordinate efforts to match them. Good leadership includes wise structures of management....
Starting the Summer Right
It’s hard to believe that we are already entering another summer season of ministry. Depending on your occupation and age, the word summer likely holds varying connotations for you. If you are a student, it means vacation! If you are a teacher, it means preparation....
The Resilient Life
Overcome the Crises and Anxieties of Life through Christ
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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.
True freedom comes by the Spirit. "For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death" (Romans 8:2). #LedbyHisSpirit