How to Survive between Now and the Election
All of us are aware that we are in a tumultuous season in our nation. Naturally, there will always be differences of opinion that are expressed and discussed during an election season. But this particular season has had more rancor and division than past seasons. In...
Religious Liberty and an Upcoming Event with Todd Starnes
2/14/19 update: Todd Starnes needed to cancel the “One Nation Under God” event due to scheduling conflicts. We remain greatly concerned about the encroachments upon religious liberty and look forward to other opportunities to voice our concerns. We...
Ready for Either
Bible commentator William Barclay wrote of an old Roman coin which bore the picture of an ox facing an altar and a plow. The inscription read, “Ready for either.”1 This is the spirit in which our American military members enlist for service. They are ready—ready to...
5 Ways Christians Can Encourage and Engage Their Elected Officials
This week I have the privilege of joining other pastors and Christian leaders in Washington D.C. for the Capitol Connection meeting. Our goal is not to lobby but to be a witness for Christ and an encouragement to those in leadership. Each pastor will visit the elected...
Focus
Learn to identify distractions, realign priorities, cultivate Christ-centered habits, and press forward with joy in Christ.
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.
"Influence for God is not won by struggle, but by faithfulness. "It is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful." (1 Corinthians 4:2).