The Influence Landscape
Perhaps you have heard the maxim, “Leadership is influence.” There’s truth to that statement—which is why it is so important that we carefully choose the leaders we follow. I was blessed early in my ministry with godly leaders whose influence shaped my life in...
Marks of a Spirit-Led Leader: Spiritual Leadership Podcast
Local church leadership is fundamentally different from leadership in any other sphere. Why? Because true spiritual leadership can only happen through the power and direction of the Holy Spirit. As Charles Spurgeon once said, “Without the Spirit of God we can do...
A Movement of God in the 10/40 Window—And How You Can Be a Part
Over the next few days, pastors, missionaries, and Christian workers from over sixty countries will begin their journeys to Manila for Spiritual Leadership Conference Asia 2025. Some will come from places where following Christ is costly—where the gospel is illegal,...
Remembering Dr. Daniel Kim—A Mentor, Friend, and Prayer Partner
Please join me in praying for the family and church family of Dr. Daniel Kim, who went to be with the Lord today. Earlier this week, the Lord laid on my heart to be with Dr. Kim and his family as we knew he would soon be in Heaven. Just today I landed in Seoul,...
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.
