When Seventh Graders Surrender to the Ministry
April 25, 2016 by Pastor Paul Chappell
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
Why I Recommend One Year of Bible College
January 14, 2016 by Pastor Paul Chappell
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
5 Common (But Wrong) Assumptions Christian Parents Make
December 9, 2015 by Pastor Paul Chappell
Assumptions are powerful for two reasons: first, because we often don’t recognize our assumptions (by definition, we accept them as fact) and second, because
4 Ways to Make Family Devotions Work
November 30, 2015 by Pastor Paul Chappell
Parents are responsible not only to teach God’s Word to their children but to “teach them diligently.” Deuteronomy 6:7 describes the level of persistence with
Helping Teens Hear God’s Call
May 9, 2015 by Pastor Paul Chappell
Every year, as we host West Coast Baptist Youth Conference, we have several top prayer requests. One of these is to see young people called by God into full
Helping Teens Make the Connection between Technology and Purity
January 23, 2015 by Pastor Paul Chappell
When I was a young boy in Northern California, the only time I wanted to go inside was dinnertime. All other hours, I wanted to be outside playing.Playtime for
The Role of the Church in Christian Education
August 27, 2014 by Pastor Paul Chappell
At 8:00 this morning, Lancaster Baptist School begins its twenty-sixth year of cultivating hearts for God and minds for Christ. As I look back over these past
