Moments That Changed Us

Moments That Changed Us

For generations, Raley Chapel has been where faith took root and futures took shape. Within its walls, students have worshiped, wrestled, laughed and listened for God’s voice, often discovering that He was calling them to something more. As plans take shape to restore and reimagine Raley’s interior, current students reflect on the moments that changed them and the hope they hold for future students who will one day step inside and encounter God in the same space.

Cole Taylor

Senior Communication Studies major
Coweta, Oklahoma

Raley Chapel was huge in my life. When I came to OBU, I was in a tough season, and my walk with God was very stagnant – I would even say non-existent. During the second semester of my freshman year, we had Focus Week, and it was in Raley Chapel that the Lord convicted me and refocused my life around Him. I spent time worshiping, praying and diving into the Word more than I had in a long time. Raley Chapel is where my life changed completely. God flipped everything I expected life to be and aimed me toward what He planned for my life.

For the next generation of students, I pray they would enter Raley Chapel with open hearts and minds. I know they will leave changed, because amazing things happen within those walls.

Anna Rader

Senior Exercise Science Pre-Allied Health major
Sulphur, Louisiana

When I think back on my freshman year at OBU, so many of my favorite memories come from Raley Chapel. There were nights spent there with friends, playing guitar and worshiping the Lord together. Hearing our voices echo throughout the chapel was so beautiful. Other memories include Christmas chapel, Welcome Week, concerts, and so much more. As I look back on those moments, I hope that future students who return to Raley will experience worshiping the Lord together and see all the good God has done through what the tornado brought. I’m so excited for all they will get to experience in Raley Chapel.