Why I Believe Local Churches Can Flourish in 2021
A new Gallup survey reports that for the first time in American history, church membership nationwide has dropped below 50 percent. This past year has been a challenging one for pastors and churches. Although there are multiple factors that have contributed to...
Why and How Every Christian Should Oppose the Equality Act
Every two years, the United States Congress enacts approximately 300–500 laws. Like any American, there are certainly a percentage of these laws with which I disagree. Because of this, of the hundreds of bills passed into law every two years, there are several about...
Traits of a Pastoral Servant Leader
In recent decades, the phrase servant leadership has become so widespread, even in secular circles, that its meaning has perhaps become less clear and its requirement for humility perhaps less of a juxtaposition on our thoughts than it should be. In a sense, servant...
Calling All Californians
Two news articles, both published early this week, caught my attention: The first headline read, “California bill would ban boys’ and girls’ toy sections in big department stores.” The article describes a bill that would require large department stores in California...
Four Subtle Indicators of a Changing Spirit
I’ve often said that I want to finish my race still in love with the Lord, still in love with Terrie, and still in love with the local church. But I have been in the ministry long enough to know that for this to happen, I’ll need to guard my spirit from enemies of the...
Three Ways You Can Help Stop the Equality Act
If you are an Bible-believing, American Christian, I hope you’ve already heard about the Equality Act—a concerning piece of legislation currently making its way through Congress. This bill was first introduced and passed in the House of Representatives in 2019. (I...
Do Government Policies Matter to Pro-Life Christians?
I have long said that the most important ways Christians can uphold the sanctity of life are by teaching their children and church families what the Bible says about the value of human life and by being present to support single mothers in need. At the same time, I...
Understanding the Times
Connect present-day events to Bible prophecy with crystal clarity.
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.
UNDERSTANDING THE TIMES
LIVING COURAGEOUSLY IN PROPHETIC DAYS
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Dr. Paul Chappell
Lancaster Baptist Church
In 1986, the Lord brought me to Lancaster Baptist Church, and I have been blessed to serve as the senior pastor here for these past thirty-one years.
West Coast Baptist College
As the president of West Coast Baptist College, we have established our mission as “Training Laborers for His Harvest.” The Lord has allowed us to see over two thousand graduates serving today on harvest fields around the world.
