Dedicating My Grandson
I had the joyous privilege of joining Peter and Danielle in dedicating my grandson, Camden, to the Lord during our Sunday evening service at church two weeks ago. I like to choose a verse for each baby at our church baby dedications. For Camden, I chose my own...
Celebrating the Resurrection
As we approach Resurrection Sunday, I am thrilled for a number of reasons. I’m thankful, first of all, for a resurrected Saviour; I love celebrating His victory. And I especially love celebrating His victory by telling others about Him and the salvation He...
Our Heritage of Prayer
There are ongoing efforts today to remove every semblance of God from our society. Ironically, those who are pushing these efforts from a platform of “tolerance” are increasingly intolerant of Judeo-Christian values and beliefs. Historical precedence,...
Introducing Ministry127.com
Encouraging, Equipping, and Engaging Ideas for Local Church Leaders I’m excited to finally be able to introduce to you a new resource for local church leaders—Ministry127.com! For many years, God has placed a passion in my heart for independent Baptist leaders...
New Podcast Posted: Scheduling Your God-Given Priorities
Life is full of opportunities, and ministry multiplies these exponentially! The question of how to get it all done and avoid burnout is huge, especially for those constantly engaged in ministry. In the March edition of the Striving Together Podcast, we look at one of...
Thoughts about Time
God has given us an incredible commission: “Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature” (Mark 16:15). He’s given us many resources to see this accomplished, but we are prone to forget one of the most basic—time. Each of us has...
Which Kind of Parent Are You?
As parents, we have an awesome responsibility to raise our children for the Lord. Parenting is so much bigger than providing basic necessities of life; it requires nurturing young hearts in the ways of the Lord. Our culture pressures us to assume false methods of...
10 Indicators of a Spirit-Filled Leader
Our 2010 theme for Lancaster Baptist Church is “By His Spirit.” Truly, the Holy Spirit’s filling is a “must have” for every spiritual leader. Without His ministry in and through our lives, we will not properly fill the leadership roles in...
The Spirit God Blesses
An excellent spirit attracts people. When found in a young lady, it attracts a young man. When found in a dad, it attracts his children’s loyalty. When found in a wife, it attracts her husband’s heart. When found in a soulwinner, it attracts an unsaved...
Founded on Faith
Discover the inspiring story of America’s biblical foundations and why they still matter today.
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.
"Worry is nothing but practical infidelity. The person who worries reveals his lack of trust in God."—Lee Roberson