Larry’s First Sermon Since Cancer
Last week was another wonderful opportunity in ministry here at Lancaster Baptist Church and West Coast Baptist College as we hosted the annual West Coast Baptist Youth Conference. Teenagers came from across America and from several foreign countries to be challenged...
The Power of God at Youth Conference
What a joy it is to have our campus filled with teenagers for Youth Conference this week. And what a joy to encourage young people to see what God can do in and through their lives when they yield to Him. Our theme this year is “The Power of God,” and...
Celebrating the Resurrection
As we approach Resurrection Sunday, I am thrilled for a number of reasons. I’m thankful, first of all, for a resurrected Saviour; I love celebrating His victory. And I especially love celebrating His victory by telling others about Him and the salvation He...
Introducing Ministry127.com
Encouraging, Equipping, and Engaging Ideas for Local Church Leaders I’m excited to finally be able to introduce to you a new resource for local church leaders—Ministry127.com! For many years, God has placed a passion in my heart for independent Baptist leaders...
7 Biblical Purposes for Music
The music program in the local church is vital, and it’s impact—for good or bad—on a church service is immeasurable. While some may view music as simply a form of entertainment and emotional conditioning, godly music plays a much larger role in a church....
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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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