Fellowship, Separation, and the Local Baptist Church
This is developed from a blog I originally posted several months ago but have edited to include additional Scripture, illustrations, charts, and a letter from Dr. Curtis Hutson. When I was growing up in the 70s, the watchword among independent Baptists was separation....
Five Ways to Incorporate a Church Theme throughout the Year
Each year at Lancaster Baptist Church, on the first Sunday of January, we reveal to our church family a new scriptural theme for the coming year. This theme flows out of much prayer and preparation that has taken place for six or seven months in advance of the new...
Six Ways to Maintain Personal Equilibrium during Busy Ministry Seasons
Christmas might very well be the most wonderful time of the year…but it is also the busiest! I know for our ministry, the next three weeks are packed with activity—extra Christmas outreach, special Christmas services, and unique opportunities for ministry. On top of...
3 Aspects of Healthy Church Rhythm
This past Sunday evening, we had a service specially themed around worship and the importance of the home in setting the direction of a child’s worship. In the early part of the service, families played and sang, and two of our staff men gave tips on involving...
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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.
