A Word about An Evangelist
I am thankful for godly evangelists who labor for souls and for revival. The Bible mentions evangelism three different times: And the next day we that were of Paul’s company departed, and came unto Caesarea: and we entered into the house of Philip the...Growth Points 40: Characteristics of a Healthy Church, Part 1
Since God has placed me as an undershepherd of His flock, and since the church belongs to Christ—it is His husbandry, His building (1 Corinthians 3:9), it is important to me that I am laboring with God to encourage health in the local church. I suppose we could list...
Government Shutdown, World War II Memorial, & First Amendment Rights
The iconic focal point of the partial government shutdown on Tuesday has become the World War II Memorial in Washington. As you are probably aware, the National Park Service was instructed to erect barricades and keep armed guards around the memorial’s perimeter....Growth Points 39: Why Don’t We Evangelize?
Do you see any disconnect between the incredible news of the gospel and the effectiveness of biblical Baptist churches in reaching our communities with it? Jesus commanded us, “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations” (Matthew 28:19). And He clearly said, “As my Father...
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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.
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