Philosophical Compassion
One of the dangers to which spiritual leaders are particularly susceptible is that we would teach the truths of God’s Word while exempting ourselves from those very truths. Take, for instance, the lawyer in Luke 10 who asked Christ how to inherit eternal life....
Love Works
The fall season has historically been our greatest outreach season in Lancaster. We host Open House Sunday in October, and in a few-weeks’ window of time, we systematically knock on every door in our greater community. This fall we’re launching a new outreach...
The Miraculous Blessings of God
Just three days ago, our youngest son and daughter-in-law welcomed their first child into the world—Alivia Love Chappell. Alivia is our fifth grandchild. Her arrival marks the last of our children to have their first child. Matt is the youngest of our children, and...
On the Twelfth Anniversary of 9/11
Today marks the twelfth anniversary of a date etched into the memory of every American old enough to remember—9/11/01. I’m so thankful to be an American. I love my country, and I’m thankful for God’s grace upon her. As I reflect on this tragic day, five thoughts come...
Focus
Learn to identify distractions, realign priorities, cultivate Christ-centered habits, and press forward with joy in Christ.
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.
