Chapel Stories and Features
Lt. Col. David Jordan to Speak at OBU Veterans Services Day Chapel
November 10, 2025
OBU will host Chaplain (Lt. Col.) David Jordan as the featured speaker for the Veterans Services Day Chapel at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, in the Recreation and Wellness Center. A lifelong Shawnee resident and OBU graduate, Jordan serves as…
National Leadership Mentor Dr. Jay Strack to Inspire OBU Community in Chapel Service Oct. 22
October 16, 2025
OBU will host Dr. Jay Strack as the featured chapel speaker on Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 10 a.m. in the Recreation and Wellness Center. For more than 45 years, Strack has helped students, leaders and organizations across America and the Middle…
Dr. Todd Sanders to Speak in OBU Chapel Oct. 8
October 3, 2025
Dr. Todd Sanders, program director of Falls Creek Youth Camp and lecturer in student ministry at OBU, will speak during OBU’s chapel service at 10 a.m. Oct. 8 in the Recreation and Wellness Center. Sanders has served Oklahoma Baptists…
OBU to Host Hobbs Lecture Oct. 1
September 25, 2025
OBU will host the annual Herschel H. and Frances J. Hobbs Lecture on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. Dr. Fred Sanders will deliver the lecture during chapel at 10 a.m. in the Recreation and Wellness Center. The event is free and open to the public,…
Dr. John Avant Delivers Chapel Message Oct. 12
October 13, 2022
Dr. John Avant, director and president of Life Action Ministries, delivered the OBU chapel message Oct. 12. The service took place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium on the OBU campus in Shawnee. He discussed the importance of the…
Nate Larkin Delivers Sept. 28 Chapel Message
September 29, 2022
Nate Larkin, founder of the Samson Society, a mutual aid organization for Christian men, delivered the OBU chapel message Sept. 28. The service took place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium on the OBU campus in Shawnee. He shared his…
University Hosts Kingdom Diversity Panel Discussion Sept. 21
September 22, 2022
B.J. Glover, interim vice president for university culture, led a panel discussion during chapel Sept. 21 as part of Kingdom Diversity Week at Oklahoma Baptist University. The discussion focused on the diversity of God’s creation and…
Boss Delivers “GO Week” Chapel Message Sept. 14
September 14, 2022
Jacob Boss, affinity leader for the European peoples with the International Mission Board, delivered the OBU chapel message Sept. 14. The service took place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium on the OBU campus in Shawnee. His message…
Sobels Delivers Chapel Message Sept. 7
September 7, 2022
Ben Sobels, senior pastor of Cypress Church in Salinas, California, delivered the OBU chapel message Sept. 7. The service took place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium on the OBU campus in Shawnee. He shared about discipleship, joy,…
President Thomas Delivers Annual Convocation Address Aug. 31
August 31, 2022
OBU President Dr. Heath A. Thomas delivered the annual Convocation address Aug. 31. The service took place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium on the OBU campus in Shawnee. Dr. Rafael Bello, assistant professor of religious studies,…
Kearns Delivers Chapel Message Aug. 24 on First Day of Fall Semester
August 24, 2022
Dr. Matthew Kearns, director of student ministry, delivered the chapel message Aug. 24 in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. The service took place on the first day of classes for the fall semester. Kearns shared about how struggles in…
University Recognizes Outstanding Seniors During Awards Chapel May 4
May 4, 2022
OBU held its annual awards chapel May 4 in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium on the OBU campus in Shawnee. The University recognized outstanding seniors within its schools and divisions and also presented its four highest student…
OBU Commissions Students and Employees for Global Service During Chapel April 27
April 28, 2022
OBU held a special chapel service April 27 to commission almost 100 students and employees who will serve this summer on Global Outreach trips (GO trips), in internships or at camps. The commissioning service took place inside Raley…
SGA Presents Seven Who Care, Presidential Awards at Hyde Park Chapel April 20
April 20, 2022
OBU students honored eight employees April 20 for their contributions to the campus community. The honorees received the Seven Who Care Award and the Presidential Award during the university’s annual Hyde Park Day chapel service in…
University Worships Together During Special Holy Week Chapel April 13
April 13, 2022
The OBU community worshiped together during a special Holy Week chapel service April 13. The annual Holy Week chapel takes place the Wednesday before Easter in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. Faculty, students and ensembles from the…