Celebrating the Past & Reaching toward the Future
This past Sunday I was privileged to preach the 50th anniversary services of the Grace Baptist Church in Columbia, South Carolina. What an honor it was for me to stand in the pulpit of the great men of God who started and have pastored this church—Moody Roberts,...
Help Wanted: Servant
If you were to advertise in the classified section of a newspaper in search of a leader, what qualifications would you ask for? Knowledge? People skills? Ability to assume and maintain control? One person suggested the following classifieds ad: HELP WANTED:...
4 Priorities for Mentors
Most mature Christians know 2 Timothy 2:2 by heart: “And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.” We recognize the importance of training and mentoring young...
Healthy and Unhealthy Fears of a Leader
Leadership can be a scary position, but not all fear is dangerous. There are healthy and and unhealthy fears of leaders. Let’s examine them briefly: We must fear the Lord. Psalm 111:10 tells us, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding...
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.
