Church Planting in Asia
One of the great highlights of our recent trip to Asia was seeing West Coast Baptist College graduates who are serving in ministry and planting churches across Asia. Throughout Spiritual Leadership Conference Asia, we had the privilege of visiting with graduates who...
5 Ways Christians Can Encourage and Engage Their Elected Officials
This week I have the privilege of joining other pastors and Christian leaders in Washington D.C. for the Capitol Connection meeting. Our goal is not to lobby but to be a witness for Christ and an encouragement to those in leadership. Each pastor will visit the elected...
Answered Prayer: How God Worked at Spiritual Leadership Conference Asia
The theme of Spiritual Leadership Conference Asia last week was “Striving Together for Asia and Beyond.” And this was more than a tagline—it was a phenomenal reality. From the moment we landed in Manila, I could sense the spirit of unity and heart for...
Developing Disciples Who Continue: Spiritual Leadership Podcast
One of the themes I often ponder is how to be faithful to the Lord and His calling on my life throughout my entire life. We hear often about attrition in the ministry and Christians who fall out of their race. And none of us want that. Not only do I want to be finish...
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)