October 2011 Stories and Features
OBU Launches Shawnee Phase of Capital Drive
October 27, 2011
Several area business and community leaders met on the OBU campus Monday, Oct. 24, to kick off the Shawnee phase of OBU's $42 million capital campaign. The Vision For A New Century drive is the largest ever undertaken by the 101-year-old…
Alums Work Diligently in 'Virtual Ministry'
October 26, 2011
After 32 years of mission work in Brazil, Berdie Hope, a 1956 OBU alum, and her husband, Rev. Ben Hope, a 1958 OBU alum, retired from the Southern Baptists' International Mission Board in February of 2001. But the Hopes' desire to connect with…
Miller Uses Humor, Poetry to Convey Message: 'TYG'
October 26, 2011
Dr. Calvin Miller said he says "Thank you, God" all the time and -- when he's in a hurry -- he simply says, "TYG." Miller, a noted author, professor, pastor and artist, addressed the OBU community during a weekly chapel service Wednesday, Oct.…
New Staff Join Admissions Team
October 24, 2011
Three new staff members have joined the OBU Admissions Team, with another team member receiving a promotion to assistant director of admissions. The new admissions counselors include Bertholomew "Prophet" Bailey, Jessica Herbert and Dorraine…
Students Encouraged to Love Others
October 19, 2011
Jesus took people with him when he was sad and alone, Jim Putnam tells OBU students in a weekly chapel message Wednesday, Oct. 19. Putnam, who serves as founder and senior pastor of Real Life Ministries in Post Falls, Idaho, encouraged the…
Art Professor Paints New Mexico in New Series
October 12, 2011
New Mexico has long been recognized as a place of great beauty, majestic landscapes and rich culture. It is no wonder that a place like New Mexico attracts numerous artists from around the globe. Julie Blackstone, OBU assistant professor of…
You Can Know God,' Sharp Assures Students
October 12, 2011
"Why doesn't God place a glowing cross in the sky at night to serve as an irrefutable sign of Jesus Christ?" Christian apologist Mary Jo Sharp conveyed the question of scientist Carl Sagan, from his book, "Contact," during an OBU chapel service…
Trustees Approve First Phase of Housing Village
October 7, 2011
Paving the way for a new student housing village, Oklahoma Baptist University trustees approved plans for three on-campus construction projects during their fall semester meeting on the campus in Shawnee Oct. 7. Board members granted OBU…
Iorg Presents Aspects of 'Life in the Spirit'
October 6, 2011
Apprehending -- understanding and experiencing -- God is knowing him so intimately that a person experiences God as a regular aspect of life, Dr. Jeff Iorg told OBU students Wednesday, Oct. 5. Any Christian believer can "apprehend" God by being…