6 Ways Leaders Lose Focus in Soulwinning
A passion for souls must be the norm for every biblical pastor, spiritual leader, and local church. It should be the focus of our entire life and ministry. Christ’s last command emphasized His priority for the church: “And Jesus came and spake unto them,...
Healthy and Unhealthy Fears of a Leader
Leadership can be a scary position, but not all fear is dangerous. There are healthy and and unhealthy fears of leaders. Let’s examine them briefly: We must fear the Lord. Psalm 111:10 tells us, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding...
3 Types of Intervening Leaders
Every leader, whether he serve as a parent, teacher, supervisor, pastor, or in another capacity, will be faced with situations that need his intervention, prevention, or correction. Often the determining factor in the outcome of these situations is rooted in the...New Podcast Posted: The Cost of Pastoring a Growing Church
Every person that will have a fruitful ministry for the cause of Christ will pay some price along the way. Many Christians want the blessings without being willing to bear the burdens; they want the crown without carrying the cross. Yet whenever there was a great work...
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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.
If God could use the Corinthian Church, He can use you!
"And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work" (2 Corinthians 9:8).
(Full message: https://www.lancasterbaptist.org/sermons/pastor-paul-chappell-he-is-able)