Mrs. Em Wallis
This past week, Mrs. Em Wallis, a dear member of Lancaster Baptist Church, went home to be with the Lord after a long battle with cancer. Though she struggled with her health for many years now, she has always kept her eyes focused on Jesus. This past week, I stopped...National Sword of the Lord Conference
I was first asked to serve as a speaker at the National Sword of the Lord Conference by my dear friend, Dr. Curtis Hutson. Dr. Hutson was called home to be with the Lord thirteen years ago and I have missed him greatly ever since. I will never forget hearing Dr....
Dr. James Rushing
Dr. James Rushing has been a faithful minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ for several decades. He pastored the Lake Cities Baptist Church in the Atlanta area for more than twenty years. A number of years ago he began serving the Lord in the field of evangelism. ...Teen Missions Trip
Last Wednesday night Terrie and I drove to the church and took some time to have prayer and devotions with the team heading to El Salvador for a week of ministry. The team is lead by our oldest son, Larry, and his wife, Ashley, and they will be helping with two new...
2008 Spiritual Leadership Conference
Each year I am amazed by how the Lord works during the Spiritual Leadership Conference. Although months of labor by our staff and lay people go into this one week, we realize that we cannot manufacture the presence of God. I am especially thankful for the...
This is the Lord's Doing
Twenty-two years ago, my family and I arrived in Lancaster to begin our work here for the Lord. Generally, when people think of Lancaster Baptist Church, they think of the thriving work that it is today, but it wasn’t always this way. Those first few days in...
Fourth of July Celebration
This past Friday, as we celebrated the Fourth of July, I spent time thanking God for our freedoms as a nation. Although, at times it is disheartening to think where our country is headed, I am still thankful for the freedoms we enjoy and for those who paid for them...
The Integrity Crisis
Several years ago, Dr. Rod Bell, then the president of the Fundamental Baptist Fellowship, gave me a copy of the book entitled The Integrity Crisis. I read this book again this summer and was greatly encouraged and helped by its contents. Wiersbe speaks of the...
Missionary Rick Martin and Family
On June 21, the Philippine Islands became severely overwhelmed with the flooding brought by Typhoon Frank. As a result of this storm, hundreds of people have been declared dead and hundreds are still missing. The Island of Panay was at the center of Typhoon...
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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)