Four Elements in Effective Transition
How would you finish the sentence, “A growing church is…”? Anyone who has been at Lancaster Baptist longer than six months could answer, “…always in transition.” A growing church is always in transition. A growing church is always in transition. Share on X From...
Developing a Church Staff: Spiritual Leadership Podcast
I thank God for the wonderful team of staff that He has brought to Lancaster Baptist Church and West Coast Baptist College. It’s amazing how God gives different gifts to different people within a church family to work together to meet the needs of the local...
Reaching the 10/40 Window for Christ: New Spiritual Leadership Podcast
I recently sat down with Niranjan Sundararaj to discuss the challenges and opportunities of reaching the 10/40 window with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Niranjan is a former vice president of American Express International. In his business role, he has traveled much...
Three Ways to Engage in #SLC19 (even if you can’t be here)
Spiritual Leadership Conference 2019 begins this Monday. The day before, we celebrate Anniversary Sunday at Lancaster Baptist Church. I’m excited about this upcoming week and am asking the Lord to work in a great way in all of our lives as we focus on the theme...
Founded on Faith
Discover the inspiring story of America’s biblical foundations and why they still matter today.
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.
