Spiritual Life Stories and Features
Preparing Ministry Leaders: Formed to Inspire and Equip
March 18, 2024
Oklahoma worship leaders and ministry enthusiasts are invited to gather on Bison Hill this spring as OBU hosts the “Discover, Connect, Inspire” Worship Ministry Panel on April 25, 2024, at 4 p.m. inside OBU’s…
President Thomas Delivers Annual Convocation Address Aug. 30
August 30, 2023
OBU President Dr. Heath A. Thomas delivered the annual Convocation address Aug. 30 during chapel. The service took place in the Recreation and Wellness Center on the OBU campus in Shawnee. Dr. Joy Turner, associate professor of missions, led…
FOCUS Week Scheduled for Feb. 20-23 at OBU
February 15, 2023
OBU is hosting its annual FOCUS Week February 20-23. This year’s FOCUS Week is organized in conjunction with Life Action Ministries and will include five main sessions emphasizing spiritual growth and discipleship. Dr. Matthew Kearns,…
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…
Julie Busler to Speak During Women’s Missions and Ministry Day Chapel March 9
March 3, 2022
Julie Busler, Oklahoma president of Women’s Missionary Union (WMU), will speak during OBU’s Women’s Missions and Ministry Day chapel Wednesday, March 9. The service will take place at 10 a.m. in Raley…
Rhone to Speak at Next Courage and Connection Event Nov. 12
November 5, 2021
OBU’s First Lady Jill Thomas will welcome guest speaker LaShai Rhone for the next Courage and Connection event Friday, Nov. 12, at 10 a.m. The event will take place in the backyard of the Cargill Advancement and Alumni Center. All…
University Hosts Pastors Conference Oct. 21-22 During ‘The Weekend’
October 22, 2021
OBU hosted a Pastors Conference Oct. 21-22 on its campus in Shawnee. Around 55 pastors, church staff and members of the OBU community attended the free event. The conference kicked off activities for “The Weekend,”…
Busler Shares Powerful Mental Health Story with Students at Courage and Connection Oct. 1
October 6, 2021
OBU’s First Lady Jill Thomas and guest speaker Julie Busler hosted a special Courage and Connection event Oct. 1 in the Cargill Advancement and Alumni Center on the University’s campus in Shawnee. All female students were…
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…
University Holds Annual ‘Holy Week Chapel’ March 31
March 31, 2021
Oklahoma Baptist University held its annual Holy Week Chapel Wednesday, March 31, in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. Students and faculty presented musical selections, scripture readings and more, as a worshipful observance of Holy…
Dr. Jeremy Evans to Speak at OBU Jan. 11-12
January 7, 2021
Dr. Jeremy Evans, senior pastor of Woodridge Baptist Church in Kingwood, Texas, will deliver the Christian worldview plenary lectures at OBU Jan. 11-12. The lectures are part of the Christian worldview course, held each January. Evans will…
OBU to Host 'Bison Community Christmas' Food and Supply Drive Dec. 10
December 3, 2020
The OBU campus community is hosting a special drive-thru event Thursday, Dec. 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. on the Oval on the university’s campus in Shawnee. The “Bison Community Christmas” is seeking donations and support…
OBU Debate Team Finishes Second in First Ever Virtual Debate Tournament
September 28, 2020
The OBU debate Team won second place in their first ever virtual debate tournament. The event was hosted by Lee College in Houston, Texas, Sept. 19 and 20, but held online only due to concerns over COVID-19. The annual “Mendoza…
Register Today for OBU ‘Generation Why?’ Student Apologetics Conference March 7
January 21, 2020
OBU is hosting a student apologetics conference Saturday, March 7, 2020, on its main campus in Shawnee. The conference is titled “Generation ‘Why?’ – Reasonable Faith in a Post-Christian Age.”…
OBU Alumnus and Former Harvard Professor Dr. Russell “Rusty” Jones to Speak at Philosophy Forum Nov. 15
November 12, 2019
Dr. Russell “Rusty” Jones, 2004 OBU graduate, is returning to Bison Hill to speak at the next Philosophy Forum Friday, Nov. 15. The Forum will take place in the Tulsa Royalties Auditorium in the Bailey Business Center on…