The Blessings and Pitfalls of Social Networking
Several months ago, I posted an article about social networking on “The Pastor’s Perspective.” As social networking gains popularity and usage, the need for Christians to apply biblical principles to online communication has exponentially increased....
Ministry Idea: Love Your Neighbor Week
In Mark 12:31, Jesus told His audience, “Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.” In fact, the command to love one’s neighbor appears ten different times in the Scriptures. At Lancaster Baptist Church, we have set aside a special week to devote special attention to...
Go Lady Eagles!
We’re praying for our West Coast Baptist College ladies’ volleyball team today as they play their first NCCAA national tournament game in Kissimmee, Florida. This year was the Eagle’s first season in the NCCAA, and the team is currently ranked...
Thankful for…God's Grace
This past week has been an amazing week that has reminded me of how much I have to be thankful for. This time last week I was visiting my daughter, Danielle, in the hospital—she had just had a blood transfusion. We were so thankful that Danielle and baby Camden were...
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.
