Preparing for the New Year
Praise the Lord for the great things He accomplished in 2007. God has once again proven His goodness to us. I’m looking forward to what He has in store for us in the upcoming year. It has been said, “Each new year is God’s gift to us; what we do with...
Merry Christmas!
It’s been a tremendous Christmas season here at Lancaster Baptist. Although the month has been busy, I believe God has been glorified through the special musicals, services, and Christmas activities. Just a few days ago, Terrie and I joined the widows of the...
Dachau Prison Camp
One morning after the service in Germany, Brother Mark Lancaster—another missionary in Germany and the son of Dr. Tom Lancaster—took Terrie and I to the Dachau prison camp. This was one of the prison camp to which Hitler brought hundreds of thousands of Jews during...
Missions Trip Update
I apologize for the delay in communication the past several days. Terrie and I have had the privilege of ministering to a group of missionaries in Germany and preaching for the Rhine River Baptist Church with Pastor Tom Lancaster. It has been our privilege to see,...
Mike Huckabee
For the last several weeks I have wanted to take a moment to jot a note and ask you to pray for America. I recognize there are many people who resent the involvement of Christians in the political landscape; however, I believe Christians need to be involved—now more...
Christmastime is Here
Last weekend was a wonderful weekend of ministry at Lancaster Baptist Church, as we kicked off our Christmas season in grand fashion. Our church choir and orchestra did a tremendous job with the Christmas musical entitled “A Time for Christmas.” It has been a joy for...Making a Difference
Jude 22 God gives to every man a gift called “potential” and as we reach that potential by His grace we can make a difference. I. We Make a Difference by Staying Quote – “By perseverance the snail reached the ark.” – Spurgeon II. We Make a Difference by...
A Saviour-Sensitive Church
For the past twenty years there has been a movement in America called the Seeker-Sensitive Movement. The movement has been led by men who have championed a philosophy challenging pastors to consider the felt needs and desires of the unregenerate man as they created...The Spirit That God Blesses
As Christians, we each can possess attitudes that quench the Spirit and attitudes that invite the Spirit. May we live each day of our lives in a way that is inviting to the Holy Spirit. I recently taught our staff this principle in our weekly staff meeting. I hope it...
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)