A Look Ahead—the Next 25 Years
Over the past few weeks, as we’ve celebrated our church’s 25th anniversary, a few people have asked me, “What will the next twenty-five years be like?” I think they understand our philosophy of ministry enough to know that the basics—biblical preaching, soulwinning,...
A Glimpse of God’s Goodness
Spiritual Leadership Conference has already held so many blessings. My heart has been stirred through the preaching, sharpened through the fellowship, and touched through the testimonies of others. But the watershed moment for me happened yesterday afternoon when I...
25 Years of Blessing
Today we celebrate our twenty-fifth anniversary at Lancaster Baptist Church. How the time has flown! The past weeks have been somewhat of a reflective journey for Terrie and me. So many people have been a part of these twenty-five years, and so many special events...
Spiritual Leadership Conference Live Stream
Good news for those unable to attend this year’s Spiritual Leadership Conference! We will be live streaming the evening services and all of the daytime sessions taking place in the main auditorium. Additionally, there will be some special features and interviews...
Terrie’s New Book—The Choice Is Yours
This spring, my wife wrote a new book that I know will be a tremendous blessing and help to ladies. It is titled The Choice Is Yours and encourages ladies to purposefully live with a strong and joyful walk with the Lord. It will be a help to Christian ladies of all...
The Patriotism We Need Today
I’ve never been more thankful to be an American. I’m thankful for the men who pledged their “lives, fortunes, and sacred honor” to sign the Declaration of Independence and then gave of themselves in unspeakable sacrifice to birth this great nation. These men...
A Bustling Campus
One week from tomorrow we celebrate our 25th anniversary at Lancaster Baptist Church. And our campus is filled with busy people! Over the past several weeks, much work has been done in preparation for this special day and the Spiritual Leadership Conference beginning...
Great Weekend on the Mountain
One of the best events on our church calendar over the past twenty-five years has been our annual Men and Boy’s Campout. Each year, we head up to the Sierra Mountains for a weekend of preaching and growth. Over the years, this weekend has truly been a time of revival...
3 Prayer Requests for Spiritual Leadership Conference
Spiritual Leadership Conference is less than three weeks away, and I’m praying for God to do a mighty work in all of our lives through this week. Please pray with us that God would accomplish these three things through this conference: 1. The glorification of...
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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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