Growth Points 38: Restoration
The local church has to be the place for broken lives to be put back together. That’s what restoration is all about. Restoration is a large word. Its application ranges from a minimal situation involving a slight offense to someone who has delved into deep sin...Growth Points 37: Ministry with Discernment
As we draw nearer to our Lord’s return, our need for discernment in ministry grows with every passing hour. The New Testament highlights this need, especially in Colossians 4:5 and James 1:5: Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time. If any of...
Unplugged
For years, I’ve taught that we must take time to “come apart” (for replenishment) before we “come apart” (from overwhelmment). And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no...Growth Points 35: Two Resources for Baptist Pastors
Striving Together has recently published quite a few new resources. But there are two in particular that I want to ask you to consider. The first is a free resource: America Tomorrow. You can hear the entire material taught and download the companion book here. The...
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.
