Stewarding Ministry for the Future
For forty years, the Lord has allowed me the privilege of serving as pastor of Lancaster Baptist Church. Through every season, my desire has been simple—to faithfully preach the gospel, strengthen the local church, and help shine the light of Christ from this place to...
Urgent Prayer Request for Gardner Family
Our hearts are heavy to share that Matt and Savannah Gardner, graduates of West Coast Baptist College and missionaries to Uganda, were involved in a tragic accident today in which they were struck by a train. Savannah, who is the granddaughter of Dr. Jim Rushing,...
The Gospel Advances: How God Worked through Spiritual Leadership Conference Latin America
When Jesus gave the Great Commission, it was not for one country alone. He said, “Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature” (Mark 16:15). One of the great joys of ministry is seeing that command carried out and watching the gospel advance...
Saying Goodbye to a Dear Friend, Dr. Toby Weaver
It is with great sadness that I share our friend and co-laborer, Dr. Toby Weaver, has been called Home to be with the Lord. If you had the honor of knowing Dr. Toby Weaver, even for a day, you knew the honor of his friendship. He genuinely loved people and delighted...
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.
