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...
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.
