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Biblical Goals for Local Church Discipleship

by Dr. Paul Chappell | May 13, 2015 | Christian Life, Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership

Do you have clear objectives for your discipleship program? If so, do you have a road map to accomplish these goals? Today I’m continuing the discipleship training at Striving Together Publications as we look at four biblical priorities for what should be included in...

Why Discipleship?

by Dr. Paul Chappell | May 11, 2015 | Christian Life, Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership

Does organized discipleship in the local church matter? Does it make a difference? My answer is a resounding YES! And in this four-minute video, I explain why. Watch the video at Striving Together Publications to join the discussion on the benefits of a structured...

Prayerful Distinction of a WCBC Graduate

by Dr. Paul Chappell | May 6, 2015 | Ministry News

There was no way I could have known twenty years ago, when we welcomed the first group of students to West Coast Baptist College, what a joy it would be years down the road to see WCBC graduates serving the Lord in fruitful ministry. It seems now that wherever I...

The Leo Walther Legacy

by Dr. Paul Chappell | May 4, 2015 | Ministry News

You know who I wish could be at the twentieth commencement exercise for West Coast Baptist College this week? Leo Walther. And even though in my head I know that Heaven is infinitely better than college graduations, in my heart, I sort of think Leo would like to be...

3 Traits of Leaders Who Build

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Apr 30, 2015 | Ministry Leadership

In every work of God, there comes a point when a leader must ask, “Am I content to move forward in maintenance mode, or will I continue to build?” In theory, this question sounds simple. Who wouldn’t want to continue building, especially when you are co-laboring with...