A Sad Day to Be a Californian
California takes a bad rap almost every day because of Hollywood and the liberal agendas for which our state is known. On Monday, many of us were grieved and ashamed of Governor Schwarzenegger’s signing a bill to make a day of special recognition for a...
7 Blessings of Special Days in the Local Church
This past Sunday, we conducted our annual Open House Sunday at Lancaster Baptist Church. (See new photos in gallery at right.) Over the course of a year, we have three or four special days that are designed for the specific purpose of reaching out into our community...
Effective Soulwinning Tips for Busy Christians
Every actively engaged Christian who loves the Lord desires to be a better soulwinner. Following are some tips that I have found make my soulwinning more effective and fruitful: 1. Recognize your responsibility. Christ commanded us “Go ye into all the world, and...
A Tool for Managing Your Prospect List
For many years I have maintained an active soulwinning prospect list. On this list I collect names and addresses of people I have met or visited who have shown an interest in visiting church or in hearing the Gospel. I strive to call, visit, or write every person on...
Redesigned Website and New Radio Stations
We have just launched a complete redesign to the Daily in the Word website. I’m thrilled with this newly designed, easy to navigate site, and I believe it will be a blessing to you. Since beginning the Daily in the Word radio ministry with one local station...
20 Characteristics of a Christ-like Leader
Almost everyone is called to lead in some capacity. A father spiritually leads the home; parents lead their child; a teacher leads the class; an employer leads employees; a pastor leads the church; a senior leads younger students. Everyone leads someone. In whatever...
Thoughts about Friendship
Many Christians are not prayerful and intentional about the friendships in their lives. Some just “happen” into “fun” relationships without considering the great potential for good or bad in every relationship. This is a dangerous way to approach something so vital....
5 Quick Ways to Be a Better Husband
The home, specifically marriage, is under attack like at no other time in history. A good marriage requires continuous attention, and constant personal growth. We husbands must constantly work to be the best husband we can possibly be. Here are five quick ways to be a...
Los Angeles Baptist Church—10th Anniversary
Ten years ago this week, Los Angeles Baptist Church opened its doors to the inner-city of downtown Los Angeles. And yesterday evening, I had the privilege of preaching for the church’s tenth anniversary celebration. As I looked around at the faces of joyful, growing...
Focus
Learn to identify distractions, realign priorities, cultivate Christ-centered habits, and press forward with joy in Christ.
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.
"He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him." (Psalm 126:6)