Celebrate Liberty
Over two hundred years ago, our forefathers signed the Declaration of Independence—a document that shaped the future of the American colonies, setting their destiny as a mighty nation. By signing this document, courageous men boldly stated the value they placed on...
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...
Focus
Learn to identify distractions, realign priorities, cultivate Christ-centered habits, and press forward with joy in Christ.
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.
"And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed." (Mark 1:35)