Spiritual Leadership Conference Asia Coming in February
You’ve heard of the 10/40 window—the relatively small section of the Eastern Hemisphere between 10 degrees south and 40 degrees north of the equator. You’ve probably prayed for people in the 10/40 window—over four billion, 95 percent of which are unreached with the...
Transitions, Ethics, and Saying Goodbye to Staff
We don’t have formal commitment contracts for staff at Lancaster Baptist Church. I’ve always felt like I wanted the people who serve on our staff to be here because they want to be, not because they signed a commitment to be. That said, before someone comes on staff,...
The Behind-the-Scenes Story of the New Missions Faculty at West Coast Baptist College
I’m so thrilled to announce that Dr. and Mrs. Bryan Stensaas will be joining our missions faculty at West Coast Baptist College. Our church began supporting Bryan and Cheri as missionaries in Africa many years ago, and I was always encouraged to read their reports....
When a Nation Turns Its Back to God—New Minibook Available
Do you ever wonder how a nation that carved the words of Scripture into its stone monuments and inscribed “In God We Trust” on its currency could come to the place where the Bible is openly scorned and its truth is disregarded? Although there have been concerning...
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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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