Set Apart
by R. Kent Hughes published by Crossway Publishing The existence and influence of the seeker-sensitive movement upon the American church is now no secret. For some twenty years, church growth experts have called upon pastors to amend and change the traditional worship...The Spiritual Leader
Over the last several months I have spent a good amount of time in the evening and early morning hours working on my new book entitled The Spiritual Leader. The Spiritual Leader is a guidebook for pastors and Christian leaders as they lead God’s people. There...Father's Day Weekend
Last weekend I had the privilege of celebrating Father’s Day with my family and church family here in Lancaster. The Lord truly blessed in our services as I preached on the subject “Consider His Lordship.” It was a blessing to see many fathers determining to follow...Bill & Merri Ann Pursley
Bill and Merri Ann Pursley have been dear friends and faithful members of our church for the past few years. When I first moved to Lancaster twenty-two years ago, I began meeting members of the extended Pursley family who are long-time Antelope Valley residents....
The Janitor
by Todd Hopkins and Ray Hilbert published by Thomas Nelson Publishing I think it would be safe to say that I receive an average of three books a week from people across the country. Many of these are given to me by friends and others I receive from people whom I have...
Find Rest in Him
The past couple of months have been a busy time for Lancaster Baptist Church. Four graduations, three weddings, several conferences and a few retreats have filled the calendar. Although it’s been busy, it has been great to be a part of this ministry. God has...
A Biblical Family
In Genesis 2, we read of God’s institution of marriage. From this passage it is very clear to see that God intended for marriage to be between one man and one women. Sadly, our country has taken substantial steps away from this God-ordained institution. This...
Summer Weddings
It has been a busy week few weeks of ministry here in Lancaster, to so say the least. With graduation just a few days behind us, the summer weddings have already begun. Last week, just two days after graduation, I performed the wedding ceremony for two couples. One of...
West Coast Baptist College Graduation
Last week, West Coast Baptist College saw its thirteenth graduating class enter into His harvest. We have said that from the very beginning, the goal of WCBC has not been students but rather graduates. It is a thrill to see students come to Lancaster each fall, but it...
Founded on Faith
Discover the inspiring story of America’s biblical foundations and why they still matter today.
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.
"The power of godliness lives, thrives, or dies, as closet prayer lives, thrives, or dies."—Thomas Brooks