When Seventh Graders Surrender to the Ministry
Last night was a highlight for Terrie and me and our church family as we had the ordination service for our youngest son, Matthew. I remember almost fifteen years ago, as I prayed through a stack of decision cards from teens at our youth conference who had surrendered...
Why I Recommend One Year of Bible College
It’s a conversation I’ve had many times: High Schooler: I don’t know what I should do when I finish high school. Maybe I should go to trade school or university. Me: Have you considered attending a year of Bible college? High Schooler: I don’t feel “called to...
The Behind-the-Scenes Story of the New Missions Faculty at West Coast Baptist College
I’m so thrilled to announce that Dr. and Mrs. Bryan Stensaas will be joining our missions faculty at West Coast Baptist College. Our church began supporting Bryan and Cheri as missionaries in Africa many years ago, and I was always encouraged to read their reports....
Supporting and Training Missionaries
While en route to Israel for the Holy Land tour which we’re hosting, Terrie and I had a long layover in England where we got to visit several Baptist heritage sites. We also got to visit two Baptist missionary couples in London. It was a blessing to on one hand thank...
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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.
