Sending out Another Laborer
Eight years ago this week—at a West Coast Baptist Youth Conference—God called my niece, Amie Richard, to missions. And this past Sunday night, we had the opportunity to send her out as a Lancaster Baptist Church missionary. After that Youth Conference eight years ago,...
What Confirmation Looks Like in a Baptist Church
If anyone had a valid excuse to drop the ball on “follow up” after an evangelistic event, it was the Apostle Paul. Between an itinerant lifestyle and the ongoing pain he must have lived with, Paul had every reason to simply focus on the city he was in, preach the...
How a Christian Should Celebrate Easter
If there is anyone in the world who has reason to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, it is a born again Christian. Although we actually commemorate the Resurrection as we worship as a local church body every Sunday, I appreciate a day—and a week preceding—to...
WCBC Graduate Interview: Caleb Sargent
In celebration of the twentieth year of West Coast Baptist College, I am posting interviews with WCBC alumni who are serving around the world. This month’s interview is with Caleb Sargent, who graduated from WCBC in 2010 with a major in Pastoral Theology and in 2011...
3 Biblical Purposes for a Church Soulwinning Program
I believe that as an ambassador of Christ I should be ready to seize every opportunity to share the gospel everywhere I go. But I also believe in setting aside scheduled time to do it—for myself and for our church family. Some people suggest that a church soulwinning...
5 Consequences of a Critical Spirit
Anyone who attempts anything for God will be criticized. Although untrue criticism is hurtful and discouraging, it goes with the territory of leadership. Worse than being criticized, however, is developing a critical spirit. We’re called to be discerning (Philippians...
4 Ways Spiritual Leaders Build God’s People
You’ve heard it said: “Use the church to build people, not people to build the church.” Of course, building people and building a church are not mutually exclusive. Both require partnering with Christ, the Master Builder, as He builds His church and His people. In...Growth Points 63: Nine Characteristics to Look for in Emerging Leaders
Today’s young people will be tomorrow’s leaders. So how do we develop them for local church ministry, and what qualities do we watch for? Furthermore, what traits do we look for in adults who will be serving in a leadership role in the local church? In this Growth...
WCBC Graduate Interview: Andrew and Amy Wolfenbarger
In celebration of the twentieth year of West Coast Baptist College, I am posting interviews with WCBC alumni who are serving around the world. This month’s interview is with Andrew and Amy Wolfenbarger, who graduated from WCBC in 2011, married shortly after...
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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.
