Dr. Paul Chappell | Ministry127

Dr. Paul Chappell is the Pastor of Lancaster Baptist Church and president of West Coast Baptist College in Lancaster, CA. He was called to Lancaster Baptist in 1986 by twelve members. Over the past twenty-four years God has blessed, and the congregation has grown from an average attendance of twenty to become one of the largest Baptist churches in the country.

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Articles by Dr. Paul Chappell

Religion, Grace, and the Local Church

Growth Points—6

Perhaps the subject most near the heart of Christ is that of the local church. He gave His life for the church (Ephesians 5:25) and purchased it with His own blood (Acts 20:28).

Growth Points, Local Church, Media, Video

Voluntary Pain

Growth Involves Discomfort

One of the side effects of growth is discomfort. I’m challenging our church this year to be “Rooted in Christ” to experience growth in Him. But I’m also challenging myself. I want 2012 to be a year of growth in every area of my life.

Christian Living, Leadership, Spiritual Growth

Thoughts on Separation

Growth Points—5

What instruction does Scripture provide concerning other Christian ministries that are not like us? Are we to separate from them? Here are some thoughts regarding separation and stewarding the influence God has given us.

Christian Living, Growth Points, Pastoral Leadership, Separation, Video

Sunday School Teacher Visitation

Growth Points—4

The Sunday school is the church organized to fulfill the purpose of the church. Here at Lancaster Baptist Church, we state our purpose in three phrases: loving God, growing together, serving others.

Adult Classes, Growth Points, Pastoral Leadership, Video

What Christians Need in January

Growth Points—3

January is a unique time of the year—one of my favorites. I love the momentum started on the first of the year and carried throughout the month. As a pastor, I strive to take advantage of this momentum not only in my own life, but also in the lives...

Growth Points, Pastoral Leadership, Spiritual Growth, Video

Rooted in Christ Email Devotions

An Updated Free Resource for You and Your Church Family

I'm writing to share with you a free resource that you may want to make available to your church family. Often times church members and new Christians are looking online for devotional resources and scripture reading websites. While there are...

Idea, Resources

Preparing for a New Year

Growth Points—2

I always feel like a new year is an opportunity to have a fresh start in so many areas: with my Lord, my family, and our church family. Here are a few things that I have been pondering, and I trust that you will take these to heart and use them in...

Growth Points, Pastoral Leadership, Video

Five Priorities in December

Growth Points—1

This is the time of year that we get caught up in the business of the Christmas season, but we don’t want to lose sight of the priorities that God blesses. I wanted to share with you five things that I try to focus on in December.

Growth Points, Planning, Video

The Missing Gift

God’s Gracious Gifts—Part 4

Sermon outline: This is an abbreviated outline with the complete sermon downloadable at the bottom of the post. Introduction: Today we’re going to learn about the Missing Gift. Have you ever lost a gift? Amazingly, many people who receive Christ,...

Christmas, Outline, Sermon, Sermon Helps

The Majestic Gift

God’s Gracious Gifts—Part 3

Sermon outline: This is an abbreviated outline with the complete sermon downloadable at the bottom of the post.