New Podcast Posted: Developing an Annual Plan
Ten years ago, I taught a Spiritual Leadership Lesson on “Developing an Annual Plan.” This lesson details how to wisely steward your time and ministry resources by long-range planning for your church. It also includes ideas for sharing this plan with your...
A Baby Changes Everything
My new grandson, Camden, has reminded me just how much a baby changes things. This one little person has the incredible ability to change the schedule, plans, and budget of every adult in our family. And he doesn’t even realize the stir he has created! Every...
Christmastime is Family Time
Because of the goodness of our Lord Jesus Christ, we have the privilege of enjoying special times of remembrance, worship, and celebration with our families this month. Today, more than ever, I am so grateful for my family and recognize each member as a gift from the...
A Word Fitly Spoken
If there has ever been a time in my life when I needed a word of encouragement, it was yesterday morning. God graciously provided just what I needed through my friend, Evangelist Paul Schwanke. We had actually scheduled Brother Schwanke a few years ago to preach at...
3 Acknowledgements of Thankful People
This Thanksgiving season, I’ve been meditating on Psalm 100 and finding much encouragement through its basic truths. With Larry’s surgery this past Saturday and these days of waiting for further test results, the Lord has used this Psalm to remind me that the most...
Asking Prayer for Our Son
This past Saturday I received a call from my son Larry, who presently serves as one of our youth pastors at Lancaster Baptist Church. He had received a call from his doctor indicating the need for emergency surgery. A few hours later, we sat with Ashley, Larry’s...
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...
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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.
No system of laws can change hearts. We hold the world’s only answer, but we must be faithful to share it. #DailyDevotion https://vist.ly/3n4mhfc