Ten Practical Ways to Advance the Gospel
Declaring the gospel is not just an idea, nor is it simply a desire; it’s an action. When Jesus gave the Great Commission, He stated it as a command: “Go ye.” So how can we actively declare the gospel? Here are ten practical ways: 1. Pray for a burden for souls. Do...
Ministry Moment: The Joy of Sustained Outreach
When Terrie and I first came to Lancaster in the summer of 1986, we immediately began reaching into our community with the gospel of Christ. For the first eighteen months, I knocked on at least five hundred doors every week—giving invitations to church and sharing the...
Why I Believe Local Churches Can Flourish in 2021
A new Gallup survey reports that for the first time in American history, church membership nationwide has dropped below 50 percent. This past year has been a challenging one for pastors and churches. Although there are multiple factors that have contributed to...
Do Government Policies Matter to Pro-Life Christians?
I have long said that the most important ways Christians can uphold the sanctity of life are by teaching their children and church families what the Bible says about the value of human life and by being present to support single mothers in need. At the same time, I...
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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.
If God could use the Corinthian Church, He can use you!
"And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work" (2 Corinthians 9:8).
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