Chapel Articles and Features

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…

Melton Delivers Founders’ Day Address Feb. 2

Dr. Doug Melton, pastor of Southern Hills Baptist Church in Oklahoma City, delivered the Founders’ Day chapel address at Oklahoma Baptist University Feb. 2. The service was held in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium on the OBU…

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…