More than My Two Front Teeth
How would you finish this sentence: “All I want for Christmas is ________.” I already have my two front teeth (got them when I was about six), so I’m asking God for something much, much bigger this year. To know Him. It’s too easy for Christmas to simply be about...New Podcast Posted: Local Church Stewardship in Tough Economic Times
Through the economic challenges our country has faced, churches have needed—more than ever before—to understand biblical principles of faith, stewardship, and compassion. In this podcast, we discover fourteen principles that should shape our church budgets, stretch...
Celebrate Christmas via Livestream
Christmastime at Lancaster Baptist is encouraging and festive, and I’m looking forward to our upcoming services. Our special Christmas services will be livestreamed, available at lbclive.tv. Below is a schedule for these events (times given are Pacific Time): December...
Soulwinning Knows No Seasons
When I look at my December calendar, I just about break into a cold sweat. You probably feel the same way. It seems there is no end to how many wonderful activities can be packed into this special time of year! And yet, one of the decisions that I make early every...
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.
