September 2021 Stories and Features
Gebhart to Deliver Minter Lecture on Business Oct. 4
September 30, 2021
Jim Gebhart, community president of Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City, will deliver OBU’s Minter Lecture Oct. 4 at 10 a.m. in the Tulsa Royalties Auditorium in Bailey Business Center. His lecture is titled “What Animals Can Teach…
Strauss to Speak on “Quantum Mechanics and the Sovereignty of God” at Oct. 1 Philosophy Forum
September 29, 2021
Dr. Michael Strauss, David Ross Boyd Professor of Physics at the University of Oklahoma, will speak at the next Philosophy Forum Friday, Oct. 1. His lecture, “Quantum Mechanics and the Sovereignty of God,” will take place at…
Presley Speaks on “Early Christianity” for Hobbs Lecture Sept. 29
September 29, 2021
Dr. Stephen Presley, associate professor of church history and director of research doctoral studies at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, delivered the Hobbs Lecture Sept. 29 in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. The theme of…
Presley to Deliver Hobbs Lecture Sept. 29
September 28, 2021
Dr. Stephen Presley, associate professor of church history and director of research doctoral studies at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, will deliver the Hobbs Lecture Wednesday, Sept. 29, at 10 a.m. in Raley Chapel’s Potter…
Scott Discusses Church Response to Tulsa Race Massacre During Gaskin Lecture Sept. 27
September 27, 2021
Reverend Anthony L. Scott, pastor of First Baptist Church North Tulsa, delivered OBU’s Gaskin Lecture Sept. 27 in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. Scott lectured on “The Church’s Response to the Tulsa…
OBU to Host High School Musical Themed Biggie Sept. 25
September 24, 2021
OBU’s Campus Activities Board (CAB) will host their first show of the school year Saturday, Sept. 25, at 8 p.m. inside Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. This year's theme will be “High School Musical: The…
Rev. Anthony Scott to Deliver OBU’s Gaskin Lecture Sept. 27
September 23, 2021
Reverend Anthony L. Scott, pastor of First Baptist Church North Tulsa, will deliver Oklahoma Baptist University’s Gaskin Lecture Monday, Sept. 27, at 10 a.m. in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. Scott’s lecture…
OBU Hosting Pastors Conference Oct. 21-22 During ‘The Weekend’
September 22, 2021
OBU will host a special Pastors Conference Oct. 21-22 on its campus in Shawnee. All pastors, church staff ministers and those who preach and teach the Word of God are invited to attend the free event. The conference kicks off activities for…
Mills Encourages Students to Take a Step of Faith During Sept. 22 Chapel
September 22, 2021
Brian Mills, senior pastor of Trinity Baptist Church in Yukon, Oklahoma, preached the message during chapel service Sept. 22 at OBU. The service took place inside Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. Mills has been in ministry for more…
Sadler Challenges Students to Serve the Vulnerable During GO Week Chapel Sept. 17
September 17, 2021
Raleigh Sadler, founder and executive director of Let My People Go, delivered the message during the final chapel of GO Week. The service took place Sept. 17 in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. Sadler has served in Christian ministry…
Kearns Joins OBU Staff as Director of Student Ministry
September 16, 2021
Dr. Matthew Kearns recently joined the OBU staff as director of student ministry. He assumed the role effective Aug. 12. Kearns earned a Bachelor of Science in mass communication/ public relations from Southeast Missouri State University. He…
Naylor Teaches About the Heavenly Joy of Obedience in GO Week Chapel Sept. 15
September 15, 2021
Dr. Rebekah Naylor, retired missionary with the International Mission Board, delivered the chapel message Sept. 15 in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. The service was the second chapel event of GO Week, which focuses on Global…
GO Week Student Panel Showcases Lord’s Provision and Purpose
September 15, 2021
OBU Kicked off GO Week Monday, Sept. 13, with a special chapel service. The event took place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium and featured a panel of students who had taken Global Outreach or GO trips during the past year. GO Week…
Where to Get a Nursing Degree in Oklahoma
September 14, 2021
The U.S. is currently experiencing an extreme nurse shortage. If you’re considering pursuing a degree in this noble career field, you will have many opportunities to choose from after graduating. If you hope to obtain a nursing degree…
OBU Prison Divinity Program Offers Hope and Transformation
September 14, 2021
Oklahoma Baptist University President Dr. Heath A. Thomas, administrators, faculty, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, Oklahoma Department of Corrections (ODOC) officials, Oklahoma Baptists leaders and 40 inmates from the Lexington Assessment and…
Language and Literature to Host Career Connection Event Sept. 16
September 14, 2021
The Division of Language and Literature will host a Career Connection event Thursday, Sept. 16, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Cargill Advancement and Alumni Center, located north of MacArthur and east of Taylor Residence Center on the OBU campus…
OBU Earns Top Rankings from U.S. News and World Report for 30th Consecutive Year
September 13, 2021
Oklahoma Baptist University once again ranked among the top 10 “Best Regional Colleges in the West” by U.S. News and World Report for the 30th consecutive year. OBU ranked sixth out of the entire Western region of the United…
GO Week Coming to Bison Hill Sept. 13-18
September 10, 2021
At Oklahoma Baptist University, students are challenged to think critically and compassionately as they develop a Christian worldview through the University’s Christian liberal arts curriculum, spiritual life experiences and…
Coolidge Wins Heartland Emmy Scholarship
September 9, 2021
OBU student Vicki Coolidge was recently awarded the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Heartland Regional Emmy Student Scholarship for the second year in a row. She is a junior from Mesquite, Texas, majoring in journalism and mass…
OBU Art and Design Hosting Two Fall Shows on Campus
September 8, 2021
OBU Art and Design is currently hosting two art shows on campus, both running now through early November. “The Van Gogh Show” is currently on display in the lower level of the Geiger Center and “Unintentional…
Keahbone Delivers Sept. 8 Chapel Message
September 8, 2021
Mike Keahbone, lead pastor of First Baptist Church of Lawton, Oklahoma, delivered the chapel message Sept. 8 in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. Keahbone is a well-known speaker, having spoken at Falls Creek and many other venues. In…
OBU Named “Best in the West” for 17th Year by Princeton Review
September 3, 2021
For the 17th consecutive year, The Princeton Review recognized OBU as one of the best colleges and universities in the western United States. OBU was one of the 126 institutions named for its academic standing in the “Best in the…
Rhone Delivers Chapel Message Sept. 1
September 1, 2021
Tony Rhone, pastor of Galilee Baptist Church in Shawnee, delivered the chapel message Sept. 1 in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. He discussed the calling God has for his followers, emphasizing the ever important question for…