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...
Keeping It Fresh: Summer Bible Study
I asked Rick Houk, chairman of the Bible department at West Coast Baptist College, to write this guest post. Rick has a genuine love for God’s Word and passion to thoroughly study and rightly divide it. Nothing is more refreshing in the summer than a dinner with...Growth Points 34: Three Characteristics of a Lukewarm Church
If there is a recurring theme I see in the modern day church—the seeker church—it is the “I want my rights” theme: I want my rights to drink, to party, to watch whatever I want, to go to church or not go to church—I want my rights. This attitude is sometimes seeping...
God is Able
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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.
