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...
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...
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...
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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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