Transition, Long-Distance Friendship, & the Blessings of God
When I moved to Lancaster, California, in 1986, there was a teenage boy who helped us move and unload our truck. His name was Cary Schmidt. Brother Schmidt literally was a part of our family in those early days and, while we greatly missed him during his time at Bible...
Romans 13 in Action
The Bible instructs in Romans 13:1, “Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.” This week the Lord gave us a special opportunity to encourage some of our national leaders and let them...
Welcoming a New Addition to Our WCBC Administration
Since the doors of West Coast Baptist College opened in 1995, the Lord has assembled a godly, dedicated team of skilled staff and faculty who serve our students. I’m thrilled today to introduce a new addition to our college administration—my dear friend, Dr. Jim...Journey with Jesus
(If you cannot see this video in your RSS reader or email, you can watch it here.) The longer I walk with the Lord, the more convinced I am that knowing and loving Jesus Christ is really what the Christian life is all about. As a pastor, more than I want my church...
Repeating Miracles
If you want to read some thriller stories, pick up a biography about Hudson Taylor, David Livingstone, or William Carey. If you want to be stirred by heroic endurance and courage, read about Adoniram Judson, Mary Slessor, or Amy Carmichael. These Christians—and a host...
The Resilient Life
Overcome the Crises and Anxieties of Life through Christ
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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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