The Battle Is the Lord’s
Sometimes, given the overwhelming nature of ministry, we tend to default to one of two extremes: giving up or pushing forward in our own strength. Both are doomed to failure. God does call us to fight: Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life,...
Unplugging and Recharging
It’s hard to believe that it was just two weeks ago we were beginning Spiritual Leadership Conference 2019. The Lord blessed the conference tremendously. I can’t remember a better spirit than at this year’s conference. (All of the services and the sessions are...
Grandmother Chappell in Heaven
Just after Spiritual Leadership Conference concluded in Lancaster last week, Terrie and I got a call that my 100-year-old grandmother was nearing Heaven, and we should come see her soon. We came as quickly as we could, and she entered the presence of Christ last...
Reaching the 10/40 Window for Christ: New Spiritual Leadership Podcast
I recently sat down with Niranjan Sundararaj to discuss the challenges and opportunities of reaching the 10/40 window with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Niranjan is a former vice president of American Express International. In his business role, he has traveled much...
Three Ways to Engage in #SLC19 (even if you can’t be here)
Spiritual Leadership Conference 2019 begins this Monday. The day before, we celebrate Anniversary Sunday at Lancaster Baptist Church. I’m excited about this upcoming week and am asking the Lord to work in a great way in all of our lives as we focus on the theme...
Four Convictions that Keep You in the Ministry
This coming Sunday, Terrie and I will celebrate thirty-three years of ministry at Lancaster Baptist Church. I’m looking forward to Anniversary Sunday and the Spiritual Leadership Conference following. (And I hope you’re planning to join us!) Before guests arrive for...
Why Bible-Believing Christians Should Oppose the Equality Act
If there is any group of people who should believe in the dignity of every human because they are created in the image of God (Genesis 1:27), it is Christians. Indeed, Bible-believing Christians believe that regardless of any physical, national, or social differences,...
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 thirty years and is the father of four married children all serving in Christian ministry.
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Dr. Paul Chappell
Lancaster Baptist Church
In 1986, the Lord brought me to Lancaster Baptist Church, and I have been blessed to serve as the senior pastor here for these past thirty-one years.
West Coast Baptist College
As the president of West Coast Baptist College, we have established our mission as “Training Laborers for His Harvest.” The Lord has allowed us to see over two thousand graduates serving today on harvest fields around the world.
