The Devil’s Plan for Your Life
The devil does have a plan for your life. And it can be expressed pretty fully with five words: Doubt—He wants you to question God’s Word and His goodness. Discouragement—He wants you to look at your problems rather than at God. Diversion—He attempts to make the wrong...
5 Practical Ways to Invest in Your Team
The greatest assets of ministry are not tools or computer programs. They are people—the people who serve and work alongside you. Over the years, the Lord has assembled a truly awesome team in our staff at Lancaster Baptist Church, Lancaster Baptist School, West Coast...
3 Fundamentals to Carry into a Weekend of Ministry
When you think of the basics of solid, biblical ministry, what comes to mind? Perhaps you consider what we do in ministry—preaching, soulwinning, baptizing, teaching. Perhaps you consider the facets of ministry—the preaching service, the bus ministry, Sunday school...
Unplugged
For years, I’ve taught that we must take time to “come apart” (for replenishment) before we “come apart” (from overwhelmment). And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no...
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.
