Considering His Harvest
In Matthew chapter 9, we find Jesus going about His father’s business. He was teaching, preaching and healing the sick among the people. He then pauses for a moment, and the Bible records these words: “But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with...
Open House at Lancaster Baptist
The fall months are perhaps my favorite time of year at Lancaster Baptist Church. The weather is changing, school is well underway, and the festivities of Thanksgiving and Christmas are just around the corner. Most importantly, however, this time of year reminds me...
California Proposition 8
In November, we will not only have the opportunity to elect the next president of the United States of America, but in California we will once again have the opportunity to vote for the sanctity of marriage in our state. Proposition 22 was authored by our friend,...
Missions Trip Update
Last week Terrie and I had the privilege of ministering to our missionaries and pastors in Ireland. It was a great joy for us to join Dr. Paul Kingsbury and his wife Dianne as we preached in the churches pastored by Missionary Jerome Pittman and Missionary David...
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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.
