Chapel Articles and Features

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…

Keahbone Delivers Sept. 8 Chapel Message

Mike Keahbone, lead pastor of First Baptist Church of Lawton, Oklahoma, delivered the chapel message Sept. 8 in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. Keahbone is a well-known speaker, having spoken at Falls Creek and many other venues. In…

Rhone Delivers Chapel Message Sept. 1

Tony Rhone, pastor of Galilee Baptist Church in Shawnee, delivered the chapel message Sept. 1 in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. He discussed the calling God has for his followers, emphasizing the ever important question for…

Thomas Delivers Inspirational Convocation Address Aug. 25

OBU President Dr. Heath A. Thomas inspired students, faculty, administration and staff during OBU’s annual Convocation chapel service Wednesday, Aug. 25. The event was held in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. Thomas…

Swain Delivers Fall Challenge Chapel Message Aug. 20

Dr. James Swain, associate executive director for church relations of Oklahoma Baptists, delivered the chapel message Friday, Aug. 20, inside Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium on the OBU campus in Shawnee. The chapel was the second and…

Wright Delivers First Chapel Message of the Fall Aug. 18

Abraham Wright, teaching pastor at Council Road Baptist Church in Bethany, Oklahoma, delivered the chapel message Wednesday, Aug. 18, inside Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium on the OBU campus in Shawnee. The chapel was the first…

Fall Challenge to Begin Fall Chapel Series Aug. 18

The fall 2021 chapel series at OBU will begin with two special Fall Challenge services. The first chapel will be Wednesday, Aug. 18, at 10 a.m. and the second will be Friday, Aug. 20, also at 10 a.m. Both will take place inside Raley…

University Recognizes Outstanding Seniors, Retirees During Awards Chapel May 5

Oklahoma Baptist University held its annual awards chapel May 5 in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium on the OBU campus in Shawnee. The University recognized outstanding seniors in various disciplines and honored retiring faculty…

OBU Commissions Students and Employees April 28 for Worldwide Summer Service

OBU held a special chapel service April 28 to commission more than 100 students, faculty and staff who will be serving this summer on Global Outreach trips (GO trips), in internships or at camps. The commissioning service took place inside…

Loyd Delivers Chapel Message April 21

Scot Loyd, assistant professor of communication studies and director of forensics and debate, delivered the OBU chapel message Wednesday, April 21, in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. He taught from Galatians 1:6-10, focusing on…

Seven Who Care and Presidential Award Winners Announced During Chapel April 14

OBU students honored seven faculty and staff members Wednesday, April 14, for their contributions to the campus community. The honorees received the Seven Who Care Award during the university’s annual Hyde Park Day chapel service in…

Arbo Delivers Special Blitz Week Chapel Message April 12

Dr. Matthew Arbo, the Jewell and Joe Huitt Professor of Religious Education and associate professor of biblical and theological studies at OBU, delivered a special Blitz Week chapel message Monday, April 12. The service took place in Raley…

Graves Delivers Chapel Message April 7

Noah Graves, senior biblical and theological studies major and business administration minor from Ada, Oklahoma, delivered the OBU chapel message Wednesday, April 7, in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. He was selected as this…

University Holds Annual ‘Holy Week Chapel’ March 31

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…

OBU President Thomas Delivers Powerful Chapel Message on Wisdom March 24

OBU President Dr. Heath A. Thomas delivered the chapel message Wednesday, March 24, in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. Worship was led by the Charlie Hall Band and OBU alumna Jami Smith King. The special chapel service kicked off…