Does He Think I’m Some Kind of Sluggard?
In the early years of our ministry here at Lancaster Baptist, we did not always have the budget to provide a hotel room for our guest speakers, so Terrie and I often hosted these men in our home. One of the men I looked forward to spending time with was Dr. John...
Patch the Pirate
Ron Hamilton has done much in the way of promoting Christ-honoring music in fundamental Baptist churches across the nation. Each time Brother Hamilton has the opportunity to visit our ministry, I am encouraged by his testimony as well as his godly philosophy of...
The West Coast Eagles
I had the opportunity to meet up with our college basketball team this past Friday as they traveled on a two-game road trip. My son, Matthew, is enjoying his second season of basketball with the West Coast Eagles, so I have tried to be at the games to cheer him and...Making a Difference in the Next Generation
One of the greatest blessings of recent days has been watching young couples, many of whom were once children of Lancaster Baptist, now raising a families of their own. I am thankful that in the nearly 23 years that I have pastored, the vast majority of young people...
The Resilient Life
Overcome the Crises and Anxieties of Life through Christ
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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.
