




Nathan S. Kang
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@NathanielKang
English Associate Pastor @gcccanvas. Alumni of West Coast Baptist College (BA) and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (MDiv). Liberty University, PhD Student











If “Old Time Religion” Preachers were alive in the 1st century church 😂😂😂 This is what the internet was made for!











🧵8. West Coast Baptist College / Lancaster Baptist Church Founded in 1995 by Paul Chappell, a former student and admirer of Jack Hyles, West Coast Baptist College (WCBC) in Lancaster, California, reflects a refined, professionalized version of the legacy IFB model. Through Lancaster Baptist Church, Chappell has built a large ministry known for excellence, structure, and polished presentation. While firmly King James Only in practice, WCBC has pursued accreditation, developed strong music and media programs, and trained thousands of students for pastoral and missions work. Its emphasis is on leadership development, personal standards, and local church loyalty but with a softer tone than many older IFB institutions. Chappell’s influence has grown nationwide among younger pastors who want IFB values without the chaos or cult of personality. However, the movement still carries many hallmarks of centralized leadership, strong institutional control, and limited openness to critique. It remains a flagship model for churches that want to maintain traditional IFB commitments while appearing more mainstream and sustainable.


