4 Ways to Make Family Devotions Work
Parents are responsible not only to teach God’s Word to their children but to “teach them diligently.” Deuteronomy 6:7 describes the level of persistence with which we are to teach our children: “and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou...
Transitions, Ethics, and Saying Goodbye to Staff
We don’t have formal commitment contracts for staff at Lancaster Baptist Church. I’ve always felt like I wanted the people who serve on our staff to be here because they want to be, not because they signed a commitment to be. That said, before someone comes on staff,...
The Christmas My Children Refuse to Forget
The way I remember Christmas morning when our children were small was a row of eager children sitting on the couch—excited to open their presents, but first basking in the warmth of hearing Dad read the Christmas story. And of course, meditating on the grace of God in...Growth Points 68: Enemies of Steadfastness
In our society today, everything is constantly shifting. We see the mobility in all areas—families in and out of churches, pastors in and out of pulpits, leaders changing their positions. I think of the Apostle Paul’s statement in Acts 20:24, “But none of these things...
The Behind-the-Scenes Story of the New Missions Faculty at West Coast Baptist College
I’m so thrilled to announce that Dr. and Mrs. Bryan Stensaas will be joining our missions faculty at West Coast Baptist College. Our church began supporting Bryan and Cheri as missionaries in Africa many years ago, and I was always encouraged to read their reports....
Statements that Challenge You
A well-turned phrase can condense profound truth into a memorable statement. For this reason, I like quotes in general. Some of my favorite quotes, however, are statements from missionaries of yester-year who are still remembered for their dedication and surrender to...
When a Nation Turns Its Back to God—New Minibook Available
Do you ever wonder how a nation that carved the words of Scripture into its stone monuments and inscribed “In God We Trust” on its currency could come to the place where the Bible is openly scorned and its truth is disregarded? Although there have been concerning...
How to Have a Personal Harvest of Souls
One of the great blessings of being part of a local church that is reaching people with the gospel is the combined efforts that result in fruit. One plants, one waters, and God gives the increase (1 Corinthians 3:6). It is, of course, a joy to be part of any of those...
3 Helps to a Vibrant Prayer Life
A few weeks, ago before the Sunday evening service, we had one of the meetings that I most look forward to—a Pastor’s Prayer Partners fellowship. This is a group of people in our church who have committed to pray with a partner for me, my family, and the ministries of...
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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.
