Growth Points 009—Making Marriage and Ministry Work
The pace and demands of ministry add a unique dimension to marriage! Speaking from the standpoint of a husband and pastor, here are three suggestions to help you strengthen your marriage as you serve the Lord together. (If you cannot see this video in your RSS reader...
Tech or Touch
One of my pet peeves is email. More specifically, it is email that is used as a substitute for a personal touch. Ministry is people work. It involves building real relationships and nurturing spiritual growth. Hebrews 10:24 instructs us to, “consider one another to...Growth Points 008—Keep it Real
(If you cannot see this video in your RSS reader or email, you can watch it here.) This past week, I was encouraged by spending time with one of our college graduates who is personally investing in lives—leading people to the Lord and nurturing new Christians in their...
What Are Growth Points?
Several weeks ago, I began recording weekly “Growth Points” video blogs. These videos were initially birthed from a desire to stay in touch with our West Coast Baptist College graduates who are now pastoring and in ministry. But they are also a greeting to our pastor...
Focus
Learn to identify distractions, realign priorities, cultivate Christ-centered habits, and press forward with joy in Christ.
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.
