Fall Wedding
Saturday, November 3, I was privileged to conduct the wedding ceremony for Josh Beeson and his new bride, Jennifer. I remember knocking on the door of the Beeson home in Palmdale years ago. It was a joy when Brother Curt decided to bring his family and raise them at...
Rooting for Both Teams
Last week we conducted the West Coast Baptist College Days here on our campus. It is always a blessing to have young people visit us and consider attending West Coast Baptist College in the future. A strong number of the visiting seniors registered to begin their...Interview: Dr. Rick Martin
Dr. Rick Martin has served on the mission field for twenty-nine years. He is the founder and pastor of Iloilo Baptist Church in Iloilo City, located on the Island of Panai in the Philippines. The church was started in the downstairs garage of an apartment building,...
Never Forget His Faithfulness
I once read an article from a national polling organization that said our nation faces a crisis that is neither political nor economical, but moral and spiritual. It’s true. We live in a culture today filled with crime, terrorism, disease, lust, and intolerance for...
For Our Good
Perhaps the most difficult thing to do in life is to thank God for the trials. Sometimes in life it is hard to balance what we know with how we feel. How do we bridge the gap between heartache and hope? I believe the answer is faith. The only way to resolve what I...SB777
A few weeks ago Governor Schwarzenegger signed into law California Bill SB777. This is a bill that I believe will bring discrimination against Christian teachers and students in the public schools of California. Because of my strong convictions against this bill, I...
Finishing Up
As I walked through the Young Adult Educational Building this afternoon, it was a blessing to see dozens of laborers from various trades putting the finishing touches on the building. We are now only a week away from the formal dedication on Missions Sunday, October...The Brevity of Life
Brother Gordon and Jeanette Morrison have been faithful members of Lancaster Baptist Church for a number of years. I can still remember the day when the Morrison family moved to Lancaster from Colorado to attend the church here. From the moment they arrived they had a...
Open House Calling
Today, my wife Terrie and I went out doorknocking for the 22nd Open House at Lancaster Baptist Church which will take place this Sunday. During our soulwinning time we were able to meet several families who committed to being our guests this Sunday. Throughout this...
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)