Six Places to Rediscover Your Joy
There is no question that we live in challenging times. The geopolitical situation is alarming. The political situation of our own country is disheartening. And in the midst of it all, each of us face personal situations that sometimes bring heaviness of heart. In...
Six Biblical Criteria for Selecting Ministry Leaders
I am convinced that large numbers of godly lay men and women who want to be used of God exist in many New Testament Baptist churches today. Unfortunately, inefficient or nonexistent strategies in churches often hinder these people from discovering and developing their...
How to Have a Great Mentoring Relationship
Mentoring may be a corporate buzzword, but when you think about it, the whole idea of mentoring is a biblical process. From Jesus mentoring His disciples to Paul mentoring Timothy and Titus, we see these kinds of relationships throughout the Bible, including the New...
10 Qualities That Build Strong Ministry Teams
Part of leadership is the continual development of others. This is as true in ministry staffs as in any other area of leadership. And this is true whether your team is paid or volunteer. Some ministry teams develop a chemistry and camaraderie that make ministry itself...
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.
