Angry Birds
There are some social media users for whom the cute little twitter bird logo would be more accurately represented as the cannon-like self-ejecting fowls from the Angry Birds game. Like those birds, they hurl themselves into any situation that they perceive to be...Growth Points 57: Causes and Solutions for Trials in Ministry
Years ago, a friend told me, “It is impossible to follow Jesus without hurts.” Little did I know how prophetic that statement would be. The fact is, there are going to be difficulties in ministry. Jesus plainly said, “In the world ye shall have...
WCBC Graduate Interview: Brent Hawley
In celebration of the twentieth year of West Coast Baptist College, I am planning to post a monthly interview with WCBC alumni who are serving around the world. This month’s interview is with Missionary Brent Hawley who graduated from WCBC in 2011. Two things I have...
When Godly Leaders Differ
We all know there are plenty of situations in which good people differ. But why do good people differ? And how can we understand and benefit from these differences? This is by no means an exhaustive list, but below are five areas which can easily account for many of...
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.
