Cultivating Joy, Growth, and a Passion for Excellence in Your Staff
We often use the expression, “Teamwork makes the dream work.” And it does. Teamwork in ministry is essential—especially between the pastor and his staff. Most pastors and churches that are a little larger have the privilege of having staff who help in the ministry and...
7 Disciplines of Highly Renewed Life Stewards
The first week of January holds a great success rate for new goals. The last week of January? Not so much. Setting goals and wisely stewarding our time and priorities is vital. But we all too easily lose our first-of-the-year focus and revert to old patterns. To stay...
Walking through the Valley
Over the years as a Christian and as a pastor, there have been seasons of difficult, painful valleys. And these days have been one of those seasons. The valley is a difficult place to be. Yet, through the years, I’ve learned that God often speaks the most clearly in...
How to Be Refreshed in Ministry
Serving people necessitates giving of ourselves. Paul put it well in 2 Corinthians 12:15: “I will very gladly spend and be spent for you.” We are not infinite, however. Every expenditure must be replenished, or eventually we run dry. Many suggest the answer to this...
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.
