5 Ways to Engage Your Community with the Gospel
When I came to Lancaster, California, I had one goal in mind—reach this community with the gospel of Jesus Christ! Every pastor or leader in ministry that I know has the same goal. You want to reach your community with the gospel. So how should you do it? It’s a big...Growth Points 54: Three Truths for Discipleship
Those of us who are passionate to see reproduction in local church ministry know that there is a process involved in Christian growth and maturity. This is true whether we are talking about a new Christian developing into a leader within the church or a young man who...
The Role of the Church in Christian Education
At 8:00 this morning, Lancaster Baptist School begins its twenty-sixth year of cultivating hearts for God and minds for Christ. As I look back over these past twenty-five years, I thank God for the investments we’ve made in the lives of young people, many of which are...Growth Points 53: Why We Strive
In the previous Growth Points video, we looked at the servant-hearted, synergistic ministry required to fulfill Philippians 1:27. …that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;—Philippians 1:27 It’s important, however,...
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.
