Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas! It is my prayer that God has blessed you, your family, and church family with a wonderful, Christ-centered day! Perhaps you heard that certain portions of California received a good snow storm a few days ago. Needless to say, it caused everything to...
A Winter Wonderland
It’s been a bizarre yet enjoyable week here in Lancaster! On Wednesday, we experienced an extremely unusual amount of snowfall – up to a foot of snow in some areas. The Mojave Desert was a beautiful sight as it was covered in a thick blanket of snow. This...
Cultivating a Grateful Spirit
Month after month, we have heard the daily news reports affirming the weakness and instability of our economy. Many have lost life savings in the stock market; the government continues to bailout banks; and automotive giants hover on the brink of bankruptcy. Now as we...Regarding the Election
Last week citizens of California and America went to the polls to cast their votes for elected officials and various propositions in their states. As a Christian, a husband, a parent, and a pastor, I am thankful that California voted to amend our Constitution to state...Recommended Reading
Every summer, I strive to read as many books as possible. It is imperative to constantly be growing and developing in a spiritual walk with Christ, and I believe godly books can certainly help in that endeavor. It is a personal goal of mine to glean from good books in...
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.
"And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed." (Mark 1:35)