Remembering a Friend, Mentor, and Uncle
The Lord called my uncle, Steve Chappell, to Heaven last week. He has been a real mentor, friend, and burden bearer for me, and I already miss him. He suffered a severe stroke and went to Heaven less than a week later. When I was with his family while he was...
Three Characteristics of True Trust in God
For many years, it has been my habit in the spring or early summer to prayerfully select a theme for our church in the coming new year. Choosing the theme early allows me and our staff time to develop preaching messages, ongoing emphasis, and church events around that...
What to Do While You Wait
There’s something about waiting that tends to bring out our impatience. Remember what it was like waiting for Christmas as a child? It seemed like the more you focused on it, the longer it took to arrive! But there is also something about waiting that can bring out...
Christmas Gifts to Jesus: Four Ways to Honor Christ in Sacrificial Worship
Many Christians have a limited view of worship. They think of it primarily in terms of a feeling, often facilitated through music. To be sure, our worship of Christ should be driven by a true love for God that includes feelings. And yes, music is a incredibly...
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.
