Chapel Stories and Features
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…
McNeill, Pastor of FBC Durant, Delivers Chapel Message April 6
April 6, 2022
Garry McNeill, senior pastor of First Baptist Church in Durant, Oklahoma, delivered the OBU chapel message April 6. He taught on the Parable of the Good Samaritan. The service took place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. McNeill…
Dr. Bobby Kelly Delivers Blitz Week Chapel Message April 4
April 4, 2022
Dr. Bobby Kelly, chair of the Hobbs School of Theology and Ministry and Ruth Dickinson Professor of Religion, delivered the OBU chapel message Monday, April 4. He shared a message about loving one another and taught from 1 John 4:7-11. The…
Dr. Nathan Lorick Delivers Chapel Message March 30
March 30, 2022
Dr. Nathan Lorick, executive director for the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention, delivered the OBU chapel message March 30. He shared about living a fully surrendered life and taught from Acts 16. Lorick is a graduate of East Texas Baptist…
Frontline Church Pastor Josh Kouri Delivers Chapel Message March 23
March 23, 2022
Josh Kouri, founding and lead pastor of Frontline Church in Oklahoma City, delivered the OBU chapel message March 23. The service took place inside Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium on the OBU campus in Shawnee. Frontline Church…