One Thing People: The Answer to Clarity in a Distracted World
There is much to admire about the Apostle Paul—his tireless dedication, his bold preaching, his endurance through suffering. But one of the most striking statements he ever made is found in Philippians 3:13: “This one thing I do…” One thing. One. That’s startling when...
Saying Goodbye to a Dear Friend, Dr. Toby Weaver
It is with great sadness that I share our friend and co-laborer, Dr. Toby Weaver, has been called Home to be with the Lord. If you had the honor of knowing Dr. Toby Weaver, even for a day, you knew the honor of his friendship. He genuinely loved people and delighted...
AB 495: Parental Rights on the Chopping Block in California
Update – September 11, 2025 On September 10, AB 495 passed the California Senate (22–10) and now returns to the Assembly for a final concurrence vote. Since this article was first published, AB 495 has been amended twice (August 29 and September 5). Supporters claim...
How to Build Spiritual Habits that Last
I’m a strong proponent of setting goals. But goals without habits don’t make progress. Perhaps you began this summer with goals for your spiritual growth—plans to spend more time in God’s Word, to pray more consistently, or to deepen your walk with Christ. But if...
A Word about California
Shocking pictures and video clips of the recent rioting in Los Angeles have highlighted the failed policies of Democratic lawmakers in California for the nation to see. Indeed, there are significant issues in our state resulting from misguided policies and poor...
Celebrating Thirty Years of Training Laborers for His Harvest
Thirty years ago, in the spring of 1995, a young church voted unanimously to begin a Bible college with one purpose: “training laborers for Christ’s harvest.” (Watch a brief video that includes this history.) The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few;...
10 Biblical Principles for Raising Godly Teenagers
Raising teens in today’s world is a high calling and a daunting challenge. As Christian parents, our goal isn’t merely to keep our kids alive or raise them to be respectable adults. Our heart’s desire is to train up young people who love the Lord with all their hearts...
The Influence Landscape
Perhaps you have heard the maxim, “Leadership is influence.” There’s truth to that statement—which is why it is so important that we carefully choose the leaders we follow. I was blessed early in my ministry with godly leaders whose influence shaped my life in...
Marks of a Spirit-Led Leader: Spiritual Leadership Podcast
Local church leadership is fundamentally different from leadership in any other sphere. Why? Because true spiritual leadership can only happen through the power and direction of the Holy Spirit. As Charles Spurgeon once said, “Without the Spirit of God we can do...
The Resilient Life
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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.
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