Ripple Investments
It’s that time of year once again, and our campus is filled with college students! Our nineteenth year of West Coast Baptist College began on Monday. It was a joy to greet returning students and welcome new students. We praise the Lord for these students and for the...Growth Points 37: Ministry with Discernment
As we draw nearer to our Lord’s return, our need for discernment in ministry grows with every passing hour. The New Testament highlights this need, especially in Colossians 4:5 and James 1:5: Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time. If any of...A Call to Order
Through the years, I’ve preached verse-by-verse through several New Testament books on Sunday evenings. (Currently, I’m preaching through the Gospel of Luke on Sunday mornings.) A few weeks ago, we wrapped up the study of Colossians, and I’m excited this Sunday to...
The Devil’s Plan for Your Life
The devil does have a plan for your life. And it can be expressed pretty fully with five words: Doubt—He wants you to question God’s Word and His goodness. Discouragement—He wants you to look at your problems rather than at God. Diversion—He attempts to make the wrong...
5 Practical Ways to Invest in Your Team
The greatest assets of ministry are not tools or computer programs. They are people—the people who serve and work alongside you. Over the years, the Lord has assembled a truly awesome team in our staff at Lancaster Baptist Church, Lancaster Baptist School, West Coast...
Book Review: Prayer for Revival
I’m burdened for my country—on many levels. I don’t believe there are any quick fixes, but I do believe there is one foundational fix that would change everything—revival. A genuine, Spirit-sent revival of God’s people. Actually, most Christians I know are burdened...
3 Fundamentals to Carry into a Weekend of Ministry
When you think of the basics of solid, biblical ministry, what comes to mind? Perhaps you consider what we do in ministry—preaching, soulwinning, baptizing, teaching. Perhaps you consider the facets of ministry—the preaching service, the bus ministry, Sunday school...
5 Skills for Healthy Communication
This is a guest post by Dr. Jim Schettler, Vice President of Student Affairs at West Coast Baptist College. Dr. Schettler is known for his positive, constructive communication skills. In this post, he shares practical principles for communication. I once heard a story...
Unplugged
For years, I’ve taught that we must take time to “come apart” (for replenishment) before we “come apart” (from overwhelmment). And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no...
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.
