Set Apart for Gospel Ministry
A wonderful event took place at Lancaster Baptist Church this past Sunday night as our church family had the privilege of ordaining four men to the gospel ministry. All four of these men graduated from West Coast Baptist College, and all four have served on the staff...
Passing the Faith to the Next Generation: Spiritual Leadership Podcast
Several weeks ago, God greatly touched my heart during the Homegoing service of Dr. Roland Rasmussen. As I listened to one person after another share testimonies of his faithfulness as a pastor over the decades, I was encouraged and blessed. I’ll never forget the...
Covid Connectedness: 5 Ways Every Church Member Can Minister
One of the sadly successful tactics of Satan during this Covid-19 pandemic has been in causing people to become disconnected from the very support they need. In the context of a local church, this is especially concerning because God has created the church to function...
The Posture of Spiritual Progress: Moving forward When Your World Is Stuck
When the Lord laid a phrase from Philippians 3:13, “Reaching Forth,” on my heart for our church theme in 2020, I had no idea that less than three months into the year, our plans would be derailed by a global pandemic. Yet, what I love about God’s Word is that it is...
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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.
