20 Characteristics of a Christ-like Leader
Almost everyone is called to lead in some capacity. A father spiritually leads the home; parents lead their child; a teacher leads the class; an employer leads employees; a pastor leads the church; a senior leads younger students. Everyone leads someone. In whatever...
Los Angeles Baptist Church—10th Anniversary
Ten years ago this week, Los Angeles Baptist Church opened its doors to the inner-city of downtown Los Angeles. And yesterday evening, I had the privilege of preaching for the church’s tenth anniversary celebration. As I looked around at the faces of joyful, growing...
Celebrating Faithfulness—Sharing a Personal Ministry Moment
Twenty-two years ago Bob and Joyce Lane visited our church. Their grandchildren had recently started riding our church bus, and they wanted to see the church the children were attending. Bob (a World War II veteran) and Joyce were already saved, but after they joined...
4 Responses to Bible Prophecy
This past Sunday I began the ten week sermon series “Times Are Changing: Prophetic Truths You Cannot Afford to Miss.” Study for this series has been fascinating—so fascinating that I had to work diligently to cut my notes for last Sunday down to 28 pages! The Lord...
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.
"Worry is nothing but practical infidelity. The person who worries reveals his lack of trust in God."—Lee Roberson