4 Reasons the Best Days of a Church May Be Ahead
If there is a week of the year that I am especially nostalgic, it is this week when we celebrate our anniversary at Lancaster Baptisint Church. There is just so much that the Lord has done for us over these past thirty-one years. And over these next few days, we will...
What a Local Church Bible College Looks Like to Students
When Lancaster Baptist Church voted unanimously to open West Coast Baptist College in the fall of 1995, we knew that sacrifice would come with opportunity. We knew that to invest in students we would need to give of ourselves—not just as administration and faculty,...
5 Things to Remember When God Changes Your Schedule
Every Sunday afternoon, I take time to review the previous week and plan the week ahead. It is a discipline that has been a tremendous help to me over the years in being proactive with my responsibilities. Sometimes, however, a well-planned week gets rearranged by an...
When Seventh Graders Surrender to the Ministry
Last night was a highlight for Terrie and me and our church family as we had the ordination service for our youngest son, Matthew. I remember almost fifteen years ago, as I prayed through a stack of decision cards from teens at our youth conference who had surrendered...
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.
