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...
The Silent Genocide in Nigeria
There are many unfolding tragedies around the world—wars in Israel and Ukraine, brutal conflicts in Sudan and India, and terrorism against conservatives here in the States. The sheer weight of so much human suffering can make us numb, even calloused. But while the...
A Movement of God in the 10/40 Window—And How You Can Be a Part
Over the next few days, pastors, missionaries, and Christian workers from over sixty countries will begin their journeys to Manila for Spiritual Leadership Conference Asia 2025. Some will come from places where following Christ is costly—where the gospel is illegal,...
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.
