Chapel Articles and Features

Dr. John Avant Delivers Chapel Message Oct. 12

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…

Busler Delivers Chapel Message for Women's Missions and Ministry Day March 9

Julie Busler, author, speaker and Oklahoma president of Women’s Missionary Union (WMU), delivered the chapel message for Women’s Missions and Ministry Day March 9. The service took place in Raley Chapel’s Potter…

Julie Busler to Speak During Women’s Missions and Ministry Day Chapel March 9

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…

Etheredge Delivers Chapel Message March 2

Dr. Craig Etheredge, lead pastor of First Baptist Church of Colleyville, Texas, delivered the chapel message March 2. The service took place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium on the OBU campus in Shawnee. Etheredge began serving as…

Stephens Delivers Chapel Message Feb. 16

Dr. Jarrett Stephens, senior pastor of Champion Forest Baptist Church in Houston, Texas, delivered the OBU chapel message Feb. 16. The service took place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. A native of Louisiana, Stephens earned a…

Roberson Delivers Second Focus Week Chapel Message Feb. 9

Matt Roberson, OBU alumnus and senior pastor of TheMET Church in Houston, delivered the chapel message Feb. 9 during Focus Week. Roberson also spoke during the first chapel of the week, held Feb. 7. Focus Week is an annual week on the OBU…