Sheriff's Academy Graduation
A few days ago, I had the privilege of attending the graduation ceremony for the Antelope Valley Sherriff’s Academy. It was a thrill to see dozens of young men finish the rigorous course requirements and become official deputy sheriff’s for the Los Angeles...
Fellowship with Korean Students of WCBC
During my teenage years, my father was called to the mission field of Korea. At first, it was a difficult time of transition, but God taught me many lessons, gave me new friends, and blessed me with some incredible memories. Since that time, the Lord has given me a...
WCBC Youth Conference
In these times of rampant, flagrant wickedness in today’s youth, I am thankful for teens who have decided to take a stand for God no matter the cost. This past week, teens from across the country gathered together for the annual West Coast Baptist College Youth...A Winning Team
I love this time of year. Around the campus of Lancaster Baptist, the trees are blossoming, the weather is warming, and another great year of ministry is well under way. Of course, with springtime comes the March Madness college basketball games leading to the Final...
Mrs. Diana Graham
A few weeks ago our church family began praying for a dear member, Mrs. Diana Graham. Diana came to our church with her family in 1997. Their then teenage son, Clark Graham, later graduated from our high school and college and now serves as a missionary with Brother...A Warning to Believers
On January 1st, Oprah Winfrey began promoting a year-long course entitled, “The New Age Christ.” Her text for the course is a book entitled A Course in Miracles. Below are a few quotations taken from this book: “There is no sin.” “A slain...Divine Appointments
This past Wednesday afternoon, I received an unexpected visit from a dear Korean family. Mr. Kim had just finished teaching a one-year course at Cornell University. Now, as his family began to travel back to Seoul, their last stop was Lancaster Baptist Church. As I...
Dinner Series
Last week Terrie and I had the joy of spending several nights at a series of dinners with our church family. At these dinners we enjoyed a great meal, a time of fellowship, and the opportunity to share an update with our church family regarding campus development here...The Couples Retreat
Terrie and I enjoyed the opportunity to join several hundred couples at the Ventura Beach Marriott this past weekend. Our guest speakers this year were Bro. John Wilkerson and Bro. John Bishop. Both men brought great wisdom and biblical counsel during each of their...
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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.
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