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[[File:Dr-paul-chappell-with-graduate.jpg|thumb|Dr. Paul Chappell with 2009 Graduate]]'''West Coast Baptist College''' is an [[independent Baptist]] [[Bible college]] in [[Lancaster, CA|Lancaster]], [[California]], offering graduate and undergraduate degrees. West Coast opened in 1995 and is a member of the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools ([[TRACS]]), having been awarded Candidate Status on October 27, 2015 then approved for Accredited Status on April 18, 2019.<ref name="wcbc.edu">{{cite web|url=https://wcbc.edu/academics/accreditation|title=Accreditation - West Coast Baptist College|website=wcbc.edu}}</ref>
[[File:Dr-paul-chappell-with-graduate.jpg|thumb|Dr. Paul Chappell with 2009 Graduate]]'''West Coast Baptist College''' is an [[independent Baptist]] [[Bible college]] in [[Lancaster, CA|Lancaster]], [[California]], offering graduate and undergraduate degrees. West Coast opened in 1995 and is a member of the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools ([[TRACS]]), having been awarded Candidate Status on October 27, 2015; then approved for Accredited Status on April 18, 2019. This accreditation is not retroactive to those who graduated prior to 2015.<ref name="wcbc.edu">{{cite web|url=https://wcbc.edu/academics/accreditation|title=Accreditation - West Coast Baptist College|website=wcbc.edu}}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
In July 1986, [[Paul Chappell]] became the pastor of Lancaster Baptist Church in Lancaster, California.<ref>{{cite web |title=About Us |date=11 July 2017 |url=https://www.lancasterbaptist.org/about}}</ref> In 1988, the church raised an initial $50,000 for the down payment on the first 20 acres of property located on the east side of town. In 1995, Chappell and Lancaster Baptist Church approved the beginning of West Coast Baptist College. West Coast Baptist College started with Chappell, John Goetsch and Mark Rasmussen. Toby Weaver joined the staff and became the dean of students. Mike Lester joined the staff as the academic dean. Jerry Goddard is the administrative dean. Jim Schettler (former Campus Pastor of [[Pensacola Christian College]]) joined the staff in 2013.
In July 1986, [[Paul Chappell]] became the pastor of Lancaster Baptist Church in Lancaster, California.<ref>{{cite web |title=About Us |date=11 July 2017 |url=https://www.lancasterbaptist.org/about}}</ref> In 1988, the church raised an initial $50,000 for the down payment on the first twenty acres of property located on the east side of town. In 1995, [[Paul Chappell]] and Lancaster Baptist Church approved the beginning of West Coast Baptist College. West Coast Baptist College started with [[Paul Chappell]], John Goetsch, and Mark Rasmussen.


In December 2014, the administration of West Coast Baptist College announced their intention to apply for national accreditation with [[Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools]].<ref name="wcbc.edu"/> On October 27, 2015, West Coast Baptist College was awarded candidacy status as a Category III institution by the TRACS Accreditation Commission. On April 17, 2019, the institution was awarded accredited status by the TRACS Accreditation Commission.
In December 2014, the administration of West Coast Baptist College announced their intention to apply for national accreditation with [[Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools]].<ref name="wcbc.edu"/> On October 27, 2015, West Coast Baptist College was awarded candidacy status as a Category III institution by the TRACS Accreditation Commission. On April 17, 2019, the institution was awarded accredited status by the TRACS Accreditation Commission, and was affirmed 10 more years of accreditation on October 24, 2023. This accreditation is not retroactive to graduates prior to 2015 and cannot be used outside of the approved TRACS Christian college list. Many colleges and universities within the United States do not accept [[TRACS]] accreditation and will not allow credits to transfer.<ref name="wcbc.edu" />

==Academics==
West Coast Baptist College is a conservative Bible college focused on training students for ministry. The school offers:
*Bachelor degree of Religious Education with concentrations in Pastoral Theology, Church Ministry, Evangelism, Missions, Ministry Leadership and Administration, Office Administration, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Church Music, Music Education, Biblical Counseling, and Visual Arts.<ref name=":2">{{cite web |title=WCBC Academic Programs |url=https://wcbc.edu/academics/programs/bachelors-degree}}</ref>

*Master's degree of Religious Education with concentrations in Biblical Studies, Biblical Counseling, and Christian Education<ref name=":2" />


==Campus==
==Campus==
[[File:West-coast-baptist-college-revels-building.jpg|thumb|Revels Educational Building]]
[[File:West-coast-baptist-college-revels-building.jpg|thumb|Revels Educational Building]]
The campus of West Coast Baptist College, extending from Lancaster Boulevard to Avenue J, contains a three story educational building including private piano practice labs, a science lab, a media lab, classrooms, a two hundred seat north auditorium, a library, a Student Life Center, and a three thousand seat main auditorium. WCBC shares the same campus as Lancaster Baptist Church.
The campus of West Coast Baptist College contains seventeen major buildings extending from Lancaster Boulevard to Avenue J, and are shared by both Lancaster Baptist Church and Lancaster Baptist School.

==GI Bill Eligibility==
Veterans who have earned GI Bill benefits may use them to train for the ministry at West Coast Baptist College.<ref name="GI Bill">{{cite web|url=https://wcbc.edu/gi-bill|title=GI Bill - West Coast Baptist College|website=wcbc.edu}}</ref>


==Beliefs==
==Beliefs==
West Coast is an Independent Fundamental [[Baptists|Baptist]] college. West Coast Baptist College believes the Bible is the inspired Word of God preserved for the English-speaking people in the [[King James Version]]. It also believes in deity of Jesus Christ, salvation by grace through faith in Christ alone, and the worship, fellowship, and service of the local church.<ref name="WCBC Doctrinal Statement">{{cite web|title=WCBC Doctrinal Statement|url=https://wcbc.edu/about#doctrines|work=wcbc website}}</ref>
West Coast is a [[Baptists|Baptist]] Bible college. West Coast Baptist College believes the Bible is the inspired Word of God. It believes in the [[trinity]], in the [[Deity of Christ|deity]] of Jesus Christ, and in Salvation by grace through faith in Christ alone. West Coast emphasizes the importance of the local church. It believes the Bible is preserved for the '''English-speaking people''' in the [[King James Version]]. WCBC rejects all other translations of the Bible. <ref name="WCBC Doctrinal Statement">{{cite web|title=WCBC Doctrinal Statement|url=https://wcbc.edu/about#doctrines|work=wcbc website}}</ref>

==Athletics==
West Coast Baptist College is a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association.<ref>{{cite web |title=the NCCAA |url=https://thenccaa.org}}</ref> The college has intercollegiate men's basketball and women's volleyball<ref>{{cite web |title=WCBC Athletics |url=https://wcbc.edu/athletics}}</ref>


==Campuses==
==Campuses==
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* Main Campus (4010 E Lancaster Blvd. Lancaster, CA)
* Main Campus (4010 E Lancaster Blvd. Lancaster, CA)
* Online
* Online
* Cojutepeque, El Salvador <ref>{{Cite web|title=Log In or Sign Up to View|url=https://www.facebook.com/seminarioemmanuel/|access-date=2020-07-15|website=www.facebook.com|language=en}}</ref>


== Athletics ==
== Athletics ==
[[File:WCBC-Basketball-Game.jpg|thumb|WCBC Men's Basketball]]
[[File:WCBC-Basketball-Game.jpg|thumb|WCBC Men's Basketball]]
WCBC has a men's basketball program and a ladies volleyball program. They are a member of the [[National Christian College Athletic Association]] (NCCAA), [[Association of Christian College Athletics]] (ACCA) and [[Pacific Christian Athletic Conference]]. In the 2007-08 season, the West Coast Baptist College athletics received notoriety from the local newspaper. They followed their journey winning season to the national finals. In 2011-2012, they won the NCCAA Regionals against Portland Bible. In February 2012, they defeated [[Korea University]] 105-101.<ref name="NCCAA Division II Regional Champions">{{cite web|title=NCCAA Division II Regional Champions|url=https://www.wcbc.edu/articles/nccaa-division-ii-regional-championship|work=WCBC News}}</ref>
WCBC has a men's basketball program and a ladies volleyball program. They are a member of the [[National Christian College Athletic Association]] (NCCAA), [[Association of Christian College Athletics]] (ACCA) and [[Pacific Christian Athletic Conference]]. In the 2007-08 season, the West Coast Baptist College athletics received notoriety from the local newspaper. They followed their journey winning season to the national finals. In 2011-2012, they won the NCCAA Regionals against Portland Bible. In February 2012, they defeated [[Korea University]] 105-101.<ref name="NCCAA Division II Regional Champions">{{cite web|title=NCCAA Division II Regional Champions|url=https://www.wcbc.edu/articles/nccaa-division-ii-regional-championship|work=WCBC News}}</ref>

==Notable alumni==
*[[Nathan Winters]] – Republican Representative of District 28, [[Wyoming House of Representatives]] (Class of 2003)


==References==
==References==

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West Coast Baptist College
MottoTraining Laborers for His Harvest
TypePrivate
Established1995
AccreditationTRACS
AffiliationIndependent Baptist
PresidentDr. Paul Chappell
Vice-presidentDr. Mark Rasmussen
DeanDaniel Blehm
Executive Vice PresidentDr. John Goetsch
Location
Lancaster
,
California
,
USA
Campus80 acres
ColorsCardinal Red and White
Sporting affiliations
NCCAA
MascotEagle
Websitewcbc.edu
Dr. Paul Chappell with 2009 Graduate

West Coast Baptist College is an independent Baptist Bible college in Lancaster, California, offering graduate and undergraduate degrees. West Coast opened in 1995 and is a member of the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS), having been awarded Candidate Status on October 27, 2015; then approved for Accredited Status on April 18, 2019. This accreditation is not retroactive to those who graduated prior to 2015.[1]

History

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In July 1986, Paul Chappell became the pastor of Lancaster Baptist Church in Lancaster, California.[2] In 1988, the church raised an initial $50,000 for the down payment on the first twenty acres of property located on the east side of town. In 1995, Paul Chappell and Lancaster Baptist Church approved the beginning of West Coast Baptist College. West Coast Baptist College started with Paul Chappell, John Goetsch, and Mark Rasmussen.

In December 2014, the administration of West Coast Baptist College announced their intention to apply for national accreditation with Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools.[1] On October 27, 2015, West Coast Baptist College was awarded candidacy status as a Category III institution by the TRACS Accreditation Commission. On April 17, 2019, the institution was awarded accredited status by the TRACS Accreditation Commission, and was affirmed 10 more years of accreditation on October 24, 2023. This accreditation is not retroactive to graduates prior to 2015 and cannot be used outside of the approved TRACS Christian college list. Many colleges and universities within the United States do not accept TRACS accreditation and will not allow credits to transfer.[1]

Academics

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West Coast Baptist College is a conservative Bible college focused on training students for ministry. The school offers:

  • Bachelor degree of Religious Education with concentrations in Pastoral Theology, Church Ministry, Evangelism, Missions, Ministry Leadership and Administration, Office Administration, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Church Music, Music Education, Biblical Counseling, and Visual Arts.[3]
  • Master's degree of Religious Education with concentrations in Biblical Studies, Biblical Counseling, and Christian Education[3]

Campus

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Revels Educational Building

The campus of West Coast Baptist College contains seventeen major buildings extending from Lancaster Boulevard to Avenue J, and are shared by both Lancaster Baptist Church and Lancaster Baptist School.

Beliefs

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West Coast is a Baptist Bible college. West Coast Baptist College believes the Bible is the inspired Word of God. It believes in the trinity, in the deity of Jesus Christ, and in Salvation by grace through faith in Christ alone. West Coast emphasizes the importance of the local church. It believes the Bible is preserved for the English-speaking people in the King James Version. WCBC rejects all other translations of the Bible. [4]

Athletics

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West Coast Baptist College is a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association.[5] The college has intercollegiate men's basketball and women's volleyball[6]

Campuses

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  • Main Campus (4010 E Lancaster Blvd. Lancaster, CA)
  • Online

Athletics

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WCBC Men's Basketball

WCBC has a men's basketball program and a ladies volleyball program. They are a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA), Association of Christian College Athletics (ACCA) and Pacific Christian Athletic Conference. In the 2007-08 season, the West Coast Baptist College athletics received notoriety from the local newspaper. They followed their journey winning season to the national finals. In 2011-2012, they won the NCCAA Regionals against Portland Bible. In February 2012, they defeated Korea University 105-101.[7]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Accreditation - West Coast Baptist College". wcbc.edu.
  2. ^ "About Us". 11 July 2017.
  3. ^ a b "WCBC Academic Programs".
  4. ^ "WCBC Doctrinal Statement". wcbc website.
  5. ^ "the NCCAA".
  6. ^ "WCBC Athletics".
  7. ^ "NCCAA Division II Regional Champions". WCBC News.
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