Chapel Articles and Features

Melton to Speak at Founders’ Day Feb. 2

Dr. Doug Melton, pastor of Southern Hills Baptist Church in Oklahoma City, will deliver the address during OBU’s Founders’ Day chapel service Wednesday, Feb. 2. The service will take place at 10 a.m. in Raley…

Monaco Delivers First Chapel Message of Spring Semester Jan. 26

Dr. Cas Monaco, vice president of missiology and gospel engagement for FamilyLife, delivered the chapel message Jan. 26 at OBU. The service took place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. The chapel was the first of the spring…

Christmas Chapel Fills Bison Hill with Holiday Spirit Dec. 1

OBU hosted its annual Christmas Chapel Wednesday, Dec. 1, in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. The event is a perennial campus favorite, featuring musical performances by various student groups, comedy, funny videos, caroling and…

Kearns Delivers Message During Nov. 17 Commissioning Chapel

Dr. Matthew Kearns, director of student ministry, delivered the chapel message Nov. 17 in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. He shared about focusing on what matters most and how that plays into our heavenly commission. The service was…

University Hosts Panel Discussion on Mental Health During Chapel Service Nov. 10

OBU hosted a special chapel service Nov. 10 featuring a mental health discussion panel. The panelists discussed how to deal with crisis, depression and other issues as well as the help and services available to students. Brandon Peterson, dean…

Nov. 10 Chapel to Feature Mental Health Discussion Panel

OBU will host a special chapel service Nov. 10, focusing on the importance of mental health. The service will take place at 10 a.m. inside Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. The chapel will feature a panel of OBU alumni, current…

Falls Challenges Students to Love and Serve the Broken During Nov. 3 Chapel

Dr. Emerson Falls, Native American ministry partner for Oklahoma Baptists, delivered the OBU chapel message Nov. 3 in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. He spoke about Jesus seeing, recognizing and having compassion on broken people in…

Petersen Speaks on Bridging Gap Between Your Life and Beliefs During Oct. 27 Chapel

Amy Petersen, ministry wives ministry partner for Oklahoma Baptists, delivered the chapel message Oct. 27. The service took place inside Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium on the OBU campus in Shawnee. Petersen shared about how to…

Thompson Speaks on Overcoming Fear by Trusting in God During Oct. 20 Chapel

Dr. Rick Thompson, senior pastor of Council Road Baptist Church in Bethany, Oklahoma, spoke during the OBU chapel service Oct. 20. The service took place inside Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium on the OBU campus in Shawnee. Thompson…

Allen Speaks on “A Seeking Savior” During Oct. 13 Chapel

Dr. Jason K. Allen, president of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri, delivered the OBU chapel address Oct. 13 in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. Allen taught from Luke 19:1-10, highlighting the…

Boss Speaks on Engaging the Nations During Chapel Oct. 6

Jacob Boss, affinity leader for the European peoples with the International Mission Board (IMB), delivered the chapel message Oct. 6 in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. Boss spoke about his missionary experience and the state of the…

Presley Speaks on “Early Christianity” for Hobbs Lecture Sept. 29

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

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

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…

Rev. Anthony Scott to Deliver OBU’s Gaskin Lecture Sept. 27

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…

Mills Encourages Students to Take a Step of Faith During Sept. 22 Chapel

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

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…

Naylor Teaches About the Heavenly Joy of Obedience in GO Week Chapel Sept. 15

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

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…

GO Week Coming to Bison Hill Sept. 13-18

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…