Growth Points 004—Sunday School Teacher Visitation
The Sunday school is the church organized to fulfill the purpose of the church. Here at Lancaster Baptist Church, we state our purpose in three phrases: loving God, growing together, serving others. About a week ago, I recorded a video for the Sunday school teachers...New Podcast Posted: Local Church Stewardship in Tough Economic Times
Through the economic challenges our country has faced, churches have needed—more than ever before—to understand biblical principles of faith, stewardship, and compassion. In this podcast, we discover fourteen principles that should shape our church budgets, stretch...
Soulwinning Knows No Seasons
When I look at my December calendar, I just about break into a cold sweat. You probably feel the same way. It seems there is no end to how many wonderful activities can be packed into this special time of year! And yet, one of the decisions that I make early every...New Podcast Posted: Building a Soulwinning Church
The very heart of local church ministry is soulwinning—reaching lost people with the Gospel of Christ. A church that is not actively engaged in obeying Christ’s Great Commission is not fulfilling Christ’s purpose for the church. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations,...
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.
