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...
Considering His Harvest
In Matthew chapter 9, we find Jesus going about His father’s business. He was teaching, preaching and healing the sick among the people. He then pauses for a moment, and the Bible records these words: “But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with...
Open House at Lancaster Baptist
The fall months are perhaps my favorite time of year at Lancaster Baptist Church. The weather is changing, school is well underway, and the festivities of Thanksgiving and Christmas are just around the corner. Most importantly, however, this time of year reminds me...
California Proposition 8
In November, we will not only have the opportunity to elect the next president of the United States of America, but in California we will once again have the opportunity to vote for the sanctity of marriage in our state. Proposition 22 was authored by our friend,...
Missions Trip Update
Last week Terrie and I had the privilege of ministering to our missionaries and pastors in Ireland. It was a great joy for us to join Dr. Paul Kingsbury and his wife Dianne as we preached in the churches pastored by Missionary Jerome Pittman and Missionary David...
Heaven's Secure Bank
It seems that one story is at the forefront of every news report—the economic bailout bill. After companies like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac went bankrupt, the economy began to falter. In order to stabilize it, the President and many Congressmen and women want to pass...
Heaven's Secure Bank
It seems that one story is at the forefront of every news report—the economic bailout bill. After companies like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac went bankrupt, the economy began to falter. In order to stabilize it, the President and many Congressmen and women want to pass...
LBHS Varsity Football Team
Praise the Lord for the great start He has given to us this year at Lancaster Baptist School. One exciting new development for our high school was the addition of an eight-man tackle football team. For several months now, the high school boys have been practicing and...
Pastor Dan Hampton
One of my dear pastor friends has been in the hospital for the last week with heart trouble and has had a pacemaker installed. Brother Dan Hampton has pastored the Barstow Baptist Temple for many years and has truly been faithful to the Lord. The soulwinning spirit...
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.
"And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed." (Mark 1:35)