Cultivating a Grateful Spirit
Month after month, we have heard the daily news reports affirming the weakness and instability of our economy. Many have lost life savings in the stock market; the government continues to bailout banks; and automotive giants hover on the brink of bankruptcy. Now as we...The Information Age
The information age has brought with it a world of great possibilities, as well as a host of potential problems to the ministry and to the lives of individual people. As a pastor, I have seen firsthand many lives ruined because of something said or done on the...
Lady Eagles Win National Championship
Just a few days ago, the WCBC girls volleyball team headed to Omaha, Nebraska, to compete in the National Championship Tournament of the American Association of Christian Athletics. Under the direction of their coach, Miss Melodie Shaw, who just completed her first...
Striving Together in Great Falls, MT
Throughout the year, the Lord has given our ministry the opportunity to conduct several Striving Together Conferences across the country. Earlier this week, we conducted our final Striving Together Conference of the year in Great Falls, Montana. The meeting was held...
Catholic-Muslim Summit
As I read the newspaper on November 4th, it was interesting to me to note that on the same day as our nation headed to the polls to cast their ballot for President, Catholic and Muslim leaders met together at the Vatican to discuss their two religions. These leaders,...Regarding the Election
Last week citizens of California and America went to the polls to cast their votes for elected officials and various propositions in their states. As a Christian, a husband, a parent, and a pastor, I am thankful that California voted to amend our Constitution to state...
The Effect of the Economy
As I have traveled across the country this past year, I have often been approached by pastors whose churches are struggling financially. For many churches, low offerings have resulted in financial stress and in some cases, has brought the ministry to a halt. The...
Seeker Sensitive Voters
By now, most every American Christian has heard of the Seeker Sensitive church movement. This movement, which began approximately twenty-five years ago, was a stated attempt to develop church programs and adapt church philosophy through the “felt needs” of those...Recommended Reading
Every summer, I strive to read as many books as possible. It is imperative to constantly be growing and developing in a spiritual walk with Christ, and I believe godly books can certainly help in that endeavor. It is a personal goal of mine to glean from good books in...
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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