Christmastime Fellowship
While we sometimes lament the busy schedule surrounding the Christmas holiday, we certainly have many reasons for which to rejoice and give thanks! My wife Terrie has done a tremendous job over the years helping to maintain family traditions around Christmastime....
Danielle's Wedding
Terrie and I thank the Lord for each of our four children. Last weekend was Danielle’s special time, as she was united in marriage to Mr. Peter Mordh from Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Peter is a senior here at West Coast Baptist College and has surrendered his life to...
The Blessings of a Christian Home
Of all the events to take place in our lives or ministry this year, none are as important to Terrie and I as our daughter Danielle’s wedding this Friday. We were just finishing Bible college when she was born, and I honestly have been amazed that this day has come so...
To Everything There is a Season
Ecclesiastes 3:1 “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:” Webster defines the word season as “a time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature” or “a period of the year characterized by...When a Preacher is Downcast
When a Preacher is Downcast By C.H. Spurgeon “Moreover the Philistines had yet war again with Israel; and David went down, and his servants with him, and fought against the Philistines: and David waxed faint.” 2 Samuel 21:15 “For, when we were come...Living for God's Glory
On my way to preach at a pastors conference, I climbed on a shuttle bus at LAX this past Monday morning around 5:15. I’m not always super alert early mornings on Monday, so I sat on the bus, and followed my routine of reading USA today. Of course the election was only...Comments Policy
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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