Launch Out: an Interview with Kevin Folger
As we approach Spiritual Leadership Conference, I’ve asked a few of the conference speakers to participate in brief interviews regarding what is involved in launching out by faith. I believe you’ll find their perspectives both helpful and faith-building. This first...Growth Points 31: The Difference Spiritual Leadership Makes
When we first launched the Spiritual Leadership Conference twenty years ago, it was obvious to me that there was a need for emphasis on a biblical model of leadership. Not the kind of leadership where pastors write and circulate mean letters about one another. Not the...Growth Points 30: Liberty, Pragmatism, and the Next Generation
There is no doubt that God’s grace is amazing and that His liberty to believers is abundant. But what happens when we mix the truth of liberty with the spirit of pragmatism? (If you cannot see this video in your RSS reader or email, you can watch it here.) We live in...
Ten Marks of Imbalance in Ministry: an Infographic
Leading in ministry is like walking a tightrope. Not only does it require delicate balance, but the stakes are high if we slip. As spiritual leaders, it is our responsibility to walk with balance. Ephesians 5:15 puts it succinctly—“walk circumspectly.” But if we were...
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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.
