Right in Every Relationship
Paul’s ministry in every city was validated partly by his sterling testimony and carefully nurtured relationships. Particularly in the city of Ephesus, when Paul gave his final goodbyes to the church leaders, he was able to part with a clear conscience and...
7 Blessings of Special Days in the Local Church
This past Sunday, we conducted our annual Open House Sunday at Lancaster Baptist Church. (See new photos in gallery at right.) Over the course of a year, we have three or four special days that are designed for the specific purpose of reaching out into our community...
Effective Soulwinning Tips for Busy Christians
Every actively engaged Christian who loves the Lord desires to be a better soulwinner. Following are some tips that I have found make my soulwinning more effective and fruitful: 1. Recognize your responsibility. Christ commanded us “Go ye into all the world, and...
A Tool for Managing Your Prospect List
For many years I have maintained an active soulwinning prospect list. On this list I collect names and addresses of people I have met or visited who have shown an interest in visiting church or in hearing the Gospel. I strive to call, visit, or write every person on...
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)