Integrity and the Name of Christ: Grace and Truth for Balanced Ministry, part 2
In part 1 of this post, we saw ten indicators of imbalanced ministry. We noted that our ultimate goal is to serve like Christ—full of grace and truth. As we walk in humble sincerity before the Lord, we will insist on godly integrity. Our purpose in ministry is to...
Humility in Baptist Churches: Grace and Truth for Balanced Ministry, part 1
Being an independent Baptist in the 1970s was exciting. Elmer Towns published The Ten Largest Sunday Schools in America in 1969, and we occupied a majority of the spots. People were being saved, and churches were growing exponentially through aggressive soulwinning...Growth Points 26: Leading with an Attitude
Everything we do begins with an attitude. We can approach ministry in the new year with an attitude of faith and expectancy, or we can approach it with an attitude of defeat. As a pastor, I want to always respond to Jesus’ direction in willing faith. And, just as...
7 Traits of a Spiritual Leader’s Vision
What do you envision your sphere of leadership and ministry looking like twelve months from now? If you desire for it to be different in any way than it is now, you must plan for it. Vision is an often-misunderstood concept. When a spiritual leader seeks to develop...
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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.
