A Look Ahead—the Next 25 Years
Over the past few weeks, as we’ve celebrated our church’s 25th anniversary, a few people have asked me, “What will the next twenty-five years be like?” I think they understand our philosophy of ministry enough to know that the basics—biblical preaching, soulwinning,...
5 Tips to Developing an Effective Summer Routine
Summer is one of the best times for making memories and becoming more productive. The longer evening hours make for great family and ministry time, and the changes in our routines that happen around this time of year, are the perfect opportunity to take a fresh look...New Podcast Posted: Structured for Growth
God is responsible for adding to and growing the church, but He does it through His people. How can a church be sure it has the right pillars in place to support the growth that God wants to bring? This newly posted Spiritual Leadership podcast is both practical and...New Podcast Posted: Cultivating Christ-Likeness in His Church
One of my goals in training and equipping ministries has been to reach beyond the routine basics of “grow the church” to specifically teach how we grow people within the church to become what God made them to be—”conformed to the image of his...
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.
