Four Ways American Christians Should Approach the 2020 Election
As Christians, we have a unique vantage point on American politics. On one hand, our primary citizenship is in Heaven (Philippians 3:20, Hebrews 11:13). On the other hand, our earthly privilege is to exercise the great liberty we have in this country to vote. For...
Set Apart for Gospel Ministry
A wonderful event took place at Lancaster Baptist Church this past Sunday night as our church family had the privilege of ordaining four men to the gospel ministry. All four of these men graduated from West Coast Baptist College, and all four have served on the staff...
Considerations When Voting
As Americans, we are blessed to live in a nation where we choose our own leaders and where we have freedom of speech in the process of doing so. Although the candidate choices presented to us in any given election or for any given position may not be our favorite...
Passing the Faith to the Next Generation: Spiritual Leadership Podcast
Several weeks ago, God greatly touched my heart during the Homegoing service of Dr. Roland Rasmussen. As I listened to one person after another share testimonies of his faithfulness as a pastor over the decades, I was encouraged and blessed. I’ll never forget the...
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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.
“The only reason we don't have revival is because we are willing to live without it.”—Leonard Ravenhill