Five Ways Dr. Bobby Roberson Influenced Me
Dr. Bobby Roberson, a faithful servant, great pastor, and a friend to pastors across America, went home to be with the Lord this past Monday. To say that he will be greatly missed is an understatement. Over the years, I’ve been privileged to spend time and...
Ten Ways Every Christian Can Strengthen Their Church
In the early days at Lancaster Baptist Church, I gave a “Visit with the Pastor” almost every Sunday night in which I tried to infuse our young church with the DNA of New Testament Christianity. Usually these were a brief topical lesson on topics ranging from how to...
10 Reasons I Love Being a Pastor
Someone told me on Sunday that October is “Pastor Appreciation Month.” I know this isn’t what they had in mind, but it got me thinking about what I appreciate about being a pastor. Unfortunately, it’s not difficult to find people in ministry who poormouth the...
Virginia Sisk, Shirley Bianco, and the Legacy of Influence
In our heads, we know there is a ripple effect to our influence. But in reality, we tend to forget it. Terrie and I have been especially reminded this year of the incredible power of influence as we have said goodbye to two godly ladies who have gone to...
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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.
