Pandemics, Racism, and a Biblical Perspective
After serving as a pastor of the same church in Los Angeles County for thirty-four years, I can say that I have never seen such a combination of trying circumstances in ministry as we now see. Rarely has our nation needed the message of Christ as it does now, yet...
Leading through a Defining Moment: Spiritual Leadership Podcast
Ten months from now, everyone will be an expert on leading a church through a worldwide pandemic. But right now none of us have the luxury of hindsight. Every church encounters a variety of defining moments. These are times that impact every member of a church, and...
Believing and Returning: Why, How, Who, and When We Are Returning to On-Campus Services
Just over two months ago, we began the unprecedented journey through the COVID-19 crisis. As a church, we have Prayed for those with the virus and for the medical professionals providing care to the sick. Cooperated at every level with our government and carefully...
Return to Church: Plans and Policies for a Temporary Normal
Our last “normal” Sunday at Lancaster Baptist was March 8—two months ago. The following Sunday, we met in small groups, and days later, the shelter-in-place order moved all of our services online—temporarily. Over these past two months, our church has patiently...
How to Respond to an Ongoing, Disruptive Trial
In one sense, any trial that comes into our lives is unplanned and disruptive to our expectations. But some trials last longer than others and are disruptive to everything in our lives. The COVID-19 crisis has, in many ways, been this kind of trial. Everyone in our...
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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.
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