Missions Trip Update
I apologize for the delay in communication the past several days. Terrie and I have had the privilege of ministering to a group of missionaries in Germany and preaching for the Rhine River Baptist Church with Pastor Tom Lancaster. It has been our privilege to see,...
Christmastime is Here
Last weekend was a wonderful weekend of ministry at Lancaster Baptist Church, as we kicked off our Christmas season in grand fashion. Our church choir and orchestra did a tremendous job with the Christmas musical entitled “A Time for Christmas.” It has been a joy for...
Fall Wedding
Saturday, November 3, I was privileged to conduct the wedding ceremony for Josh Beeson and his new bride, Jennifer. I remember knocking on the door of the Beeson home in Palmdale years ago. It was a joy when Brother Curt decided to bring his family and raise them at...
Rooting for Both Teams
Last week we conducted the West Coast Baptist College Days here on our campus. It is always a blessing to have young people visit us and consider attending West Coast Baptist College in the future. A strong number of the visiting seniors registered to begin their...
Finishing Up
As I walked through the Young Adult Educational Building this afternoon, it was a blessing to see dozens of laborers from various trades putting the finishing touches on the building. We are now only a week away from the formal dedication on Missions Sunday, October...
Focus
Learn to identify distractions, realign priorities, cultivate Christ-centered habits, and press forward with joy in Christ.
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.
"And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed." (Mark 1:35)