New Resources Available
One of the annual aspects of Spiritual Leadership Conference that I most anticipate is the large release of new resources from our publications ministry. We release materials throughout the year, but the Striving Together team works especially hard to have a large...
7 Principles of Grace-Givers (an infographic)
If there was ever a time that Christians and local churches needed to strive together for the faith of the gospel (Philippians 1:27), it’s now! This is not the time for independent Baptists to divide and splinter; it is the time to reach out and turn the world upside...
The Road Ahead: 10 Steps to Authentic Ministry for Independent Baptists
Over the past several months, I’ve been writing a book for independent Baptist pastors and leaders—The Road Ahead. This book shares personal midcourse adjustments the Lord has worked in my spirit and ministry philosophy. Particularly, it addresses the needs I see in...
Launch Out: an Interview with Tom Farrell
As we approach Spiritual Leadership Conference, I’ve asked a few of the conference speakers to participate in brief interviews regarding what is involved in launching out by faith. I believe you’ll find their perspectives both helpful and faith-building. This...
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.
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