Why We Haven’t Reached the World with the Gospel
The Great Commission of Christ is, in fact, the mission of the local church. As Christians, and especially as local churches, Christ’s last command must be our first priority. And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and...
Reaching the 10/40 Window for Christ: New Spiritual Leadership Podcast
I recently sat down with Niranjan Sundararaj to discuss the challenges and opportunities of reaching the 10/40 window with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Niranjan is a former vice president of American Express International. In his business role, he has traveled much...
Five Reasons I Appreciate the Missions Emphasis of Independent Baptists
I grew up in the independent Baptist movement, and I appreciate my heritage for many reasons. But if there is ever a time when I’m especially thankful to be an independent Baptist, it’s during times of missions emphasis—such as our World Impact Conference at Lancaster...
Church Planting in Asia
One of the great highlights of our recent trip to Asia was seeing West Coast Baptist College graduates who are serving in ministry and planting churches across Asia. Throughout Spiritual Leadership Conference Asia, we had the privilege of visiting with graduates who...
The Resilient Life
Overcome the Crises and Anxieties of Life through Christ
Order Now
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.
I look forward to being interviewed on @NEWSMAX this afternoon. Tune in live at 2:15 Pacific (5:15 Eastern) on Newsmax 2 or at