Introducing “Continue”—a New Discipleship Resource
I am very excited to announce the release of an all-new discipleship curriculum, written here at Lancaster Baptist Church: Continue: a personal journey in biblical discipleship. This resource has been in progress for over two years and is the compilation of hundreds...
Spiritual Leadership Conference: Building the Builders
Those who serve as spiritual leaders have the joy of investing themselves in the spiritual growth of others. You prepare messages, lessons, and events, preach sermons, teach classes, and give of yourself in all the ways that contribute toward building others in...
Biblical Goals for Local Church Discipleship
Do you have clear objectives for your discipleship program? If so, do you have a road map to accomplish these goals? Today I’m continuing the discipleship training at Striving Together Publications as we look at four biblical priorities for what should be included in...
Why Discipleship?
Does organized discipleship in the local church matter? Does it make a difference? My answer is a resounding YES! And in this four-minute video, I explain why. Watch the video at Striving Together Publications to join the discussion on the benefits of a structured...
Prayerful Distinction of a WCBC Graduate
There was no way I could have known twenty years ago, when we welcomed the first group of students to West Coast Baptist College, what a joy it would be years down the road to see WCBC graduates serving the Lord in fruitful ministry. It seems now that wherever I...
The Leo Walther Legacy
You know who I wish could be at the twentieth commencement exercise for West Coast Baptist College this week? Leo Walther. And even though in my head I know that Heaven is infinitely better than college graduations, in my heart, I sort of think Leo would like to be...
3 Traits of Leaders Who Build
In every work of God, there comes a point when a leader must ask, “Am I content to move forward in maintenance mode, or will I continue to build?” In theory, this question sounds simple. Who wouldn’t want to continue building, especially when you are co-laboring with...If Ministry Matters…
When Paul wrote to young Timothy, he emphasized the importance of the ministry—specifically of serving as a “good minister.” If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and...
Helping Teens Hear God’s Call
Every year, as we host West Coast Baptist Youth Conference, we have several top prayer requests. One of these is to see young people called by God into full time Christian service. I know that God has a plan for every life and that His plan is not for every young man...
The Resilient Life
Overcome the Crises and Anxieties of Life through Christ
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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.
