8 Indicators of an Unraveling Culture
I don’t think any serious, observant American Christian denies that our culture is on a fast downhill slide. But I’m afraid we don’t often study our society, especially the communities where we live and serve, carefully enough to gain specific understanding and...
Grace for the Growing Church
One of the results of church growth is problems. I don’t mean that negatively, just factually. Think of the first-century church in Jerusalem. In a time of great growth and great grace, they encountered a significant problem (Acts 6). In fact, their problem was...
10 Secrets to a Joyful Christian Life
When I think of someone who models the joy of the Lord in ministry, I think of Dr. Don Sisk. What is so remarkable about Dr. Sisk is that he has been serving the Lord for nearly sixty-five years and still has the joy of the Lord. This year at Spiritual Leadership...
73 Free Resources and 7 Ways to Use Them
Each year at Spiritual Leadership Conference, there are dozens of split sessions covering a wide range of practical topics for local church ministry and personal growth. Of course, with this many sessions, delegates miss some great material—while they are attending...
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.
