by Dr. Paul Chappell | Mar 10, 2009 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership, Ministry News
One of the exciting changes in our ministry this year has been the addition of a New Members’ Class. When we began the class three weeks ago, it was thrilling to see over ninety people in attendance who have either recently joined or who are interested in...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Feb 25, 2009 | Ministry Leadership
Last week I had the privilege of meeting with a twenty-six year old man in our church who is a graduate of a liberal arts college in the Midwest and has recently been working for an accounting firm here on the West Coast. As we sat in my office, he shared his...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jan 31, 2009 | Family
Years ago when our kids were elementary age, Terrie and I planned a day to get away in order to articulate the purpose of our family. After much prayer and Scripture reading, I took out a blank sheet of stationary and wrote these words: The mission of our family is to...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jan 5, 2009 | Ministry Leadership
The increased mockery toward the name of Jesus Christ, although disheartening, should not come as a surprise to the believer. In fact, Jude 18 warns us that in the last times there will be mockers who walk after their own ungodly lusts. Recently even lawsuits have...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Sep 2, 2008 | Christian Life, Ministry News
Today began the opening week of West Coast Baptist College. We are truly thankful for the number of students the Lord has brought to us this year. We are thankful to the Lord for His blessings and the privilege we have to enter into the labors of hundreds of pastors...