Trends and Truths: Evaluating Current Congregational Trends with Biblical Truth
Every Christ-centered pastor desires to make a difference for eternity and to build a Christ-honoring, Spirit-led, and gospel-centered church family. Yet, there are several trends in our culture today that bring some unique challenges to church life and church...
Trends and Truths: Evaluating Current Contextualization and Interpretation Trends with Biblical Truth
As we move through this information age, it can be a challenge just to keep up with the trends and terms of our culture and of ministry. It seems that the trends are many, the terms are changing, and the conversations can be daunting…even confusing. Ironically, in the...
Spiritual Leadership Conference Preview
As we enter Spiritual Leadership Conference, our overwhelming prayer and heart’s cry is for God’s reviving work in every one of our hearts and, by extension, in every church represented at the conference. Last week, I posted a schedule for the conference...
#SLC18 Live Stream and Conference App
The 2018 Spiritual Leadership Conference begins this Sunday. I’m praying for the Lord to bless and use every moment of this conference for His glory and for the encouragement of His servants. Our conference theme is one word, taken from Isaiah 57:15—Revive. For thus...
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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.
