A Word about California
Shocking pictures and video clips of the recent rioting in Los Angeles have highlighted the failed policies of Democratic lawmakers in California for the nation to see. Indeed, there are significant issues in our state resulting from misguided policies and poor...
Celebrating Thirty Years of Training Laborers for His Harvest
Thirty years ago, in the spring of 1995, a young church voted unanimously to begin a Bible college with one purpose: “training laborers for Christ’s harvest.” (Watch a brief video that includes this history.) The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few;...
The Influence Landscape
Perhaps you have heard the maxim, “Leadership is influence.” There’s truth to that statement—which is why it is so important that we carefully choose the leaders we follow. I was blessed early in my ministry with godly leaders whose influence shaped my life in...
Marks of a Spirit-Led Leader: Spiritual Leadership Podcast
Local church leadership is fundamentally different from leadership in any other sphere. Why? Because true spiritual leadership can only happen through the power and direction of the Holy Spirit. As Charles Spurgeon once said, “Without the Spirit of God we can do...
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.
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