The Fruit of Christian Education
This past Friday night was our Lancaster Baptist High School graduation. As a pastor, this was an evening of joy and thankfulness as I watched our young people prepare to enter adult life with a heart of commitment to the Lord. Many of these students have spent much...
King James Bible Week
King James Bible facts: The King James Version is the most popular Bible translation; an estimated 1 billion or more copies have been published. A recent USA Today article reported that of the 89% of adult Americans who own a Bible, 67% own a King James. The...
Opportunity and Obedience
The resurrection of Christ is the distinguishing event of Christianity and the critical point in our salvation (1 Corinthians 15:17–19). The Great Commission is the critical command in spreading the Gospel (Matthew 28:19–20), and our obedience to this command is the...
Youth Conference—Step into the Cause
I’m thanking the Lord for the wonderful way that He blessed at the West Coast Baptist College Youth Conference this week. Several teenagers were saved, and hundreds of others made decisions for the Lord. This was the first time ever that I have not been able to be...
The Homeward Step of a Good Man
“The world is in great need for good men—godly men!” (from Dr. Eldon Martens’ book The Steps of a Good Man) Dr. Eldon Martens was one of those good men—a man of great integrity. Last night, the Lord directed his final step Homeward. After preaching the evening service...
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.
No system of laws can change hearts. We hold the world’s only answer, but we must be faithful to share it. #DailyDevotion https://vist.ly/3n4mhfc