Spiritual Life Articles and Features
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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…
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Dr. Jeremy Evans to Speak at OBU Jan. 11-12
Dr. Jeremy Evans, senior pastor of Woodridge Baptist Church in Kingwood, Texas, will deliver the Christian worldview plenary lectures at OBU Jan. 11-12. The lectures are part of the Christian worldview course, held each January. Evans will…
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OBU to Host 'Bison Community Christmas' Food and Supply Drive Dec. 10
The OBU campus community is hosting a special drive-thru event Thursday, Dec. 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. on the Oval on the university’s campus in Shawnee. The “Bison Community Christmas” is seeking donations and support…
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OBU Debate Team Finishes Second in First Ever Virtual Debate Tournament
The OBU debate Team won second place in their first ever virtual debate tournament. The event was hosted by Lee College in Houston, Texas, Sept. 19 and 20, but held online only due to concerns over COVID-19. The annual “Mendoza…
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Register Today for OBU ‘Generation Why?’ Student Apologetics Conference March 7
OBU is hosting a student apologetics conference Saturday, March 7, 2020, on its main campus in Shawnee. The conference is titled “Generation ‘Why?’ – Reasonable Faith in a Post-Christian Age.”…
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OBU Alumnus and Former Harvard Professor Dr. Russell “Rusty” Jones to Speak at Philosophy Forum Nov. 15
Dr. Russell “Rusty” Jones, 2004 OBU graduate, is returning to Bison Hill to speak at the next Philosophy Forum Friday, Nov. 15. The Forum will take place in the Tulsa Royalties Auditorium in the Bailey Business Center on…
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Rhone Delivers Chapel Message on Habakkuk Sept. 18
Tony Rhone, pastor of Galilee Baptist Church in Shawnee, Oklahoma, delivered the chapel message at OBU Wednesday, Sept. 18. The service was held in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium on OBU’s campus in…
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Ben and Sherry Booz Share Message with Students During GO Week Chapel
Husband and wife team Ben and Sherry Booz spoke during OBU chapel services Wednesday, Sept. 11. Their message was part of GO Week and took place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. GO Week (Global Outreach) is an annual week…
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Taylor Inspires New Students During President's Vision Aug. 18
Dr. Pat Taylor, OBU’s interim president, inspired new students for the year ahead during the traditional President’s Vision address Sunday, Aug. 18. Students gathered on the lawn east of the Geiger Center Sunday evening at 7…
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ERLC Panels Discuss Current Topics with OBU Faculty at SBC 19
OBU hosted two panels to discuss current topics with representatives from the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission Tuesday, June 12, during the South Baptist Convention’s 2019 annual meeting in Birmingham, Alabama. The discussions…
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University Holds Annual Summer Commissioning Chapel May 1
On Wednesday, May 1, OBU recognized all of the students, faculty and staff who will be serving this summer on Global Outreach Trips, in internships or at camps. The commissioning chapel service took place inside Raley Chapel’s Potter…
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Fred “Chip” Luter III Delivers April 24 Chapel Message
Fred “Chip” Luter III, campus pastor at Idlewild Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs, Florida, delivered the OBU chapel message Wednesday, April 24. Based on John 21, Luter’s message centered on a theme of…
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Fred “Chip” Luter III to Speak During Chapel April 24
Fred “Chip” Luter III will deliver the April 24 chapel message at OBU. The service will take place at 10 a.m. in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. Luter is the campus pastor of Idlewild Baptist Church’s…
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OBU Campus Worships Together During Holy Week Chapel April 17
On Wednesday, April 17, students and faculty gathered in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium to worship for Holy Week, an annual OBU tradition on the Wednesday preceding Easter. The chapel service featured music led by a variety of…
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Bandy Brings Chapel Message on Job April 10
Dr. Alan Bandy, Rowena R. Strickland Associate Professor of New Testament, delivered the chapel message Wednesday, April 10, at OBU. The chapel continued the 2018-19 chapel series, “Fully Devoted to Christ: What could God do with one…
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Seven Who Care Honored by SGA During Hyde Park Chapel
OBU students honored seven faculty and staff members Wednesday, April 3, 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…
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Dr. Samuel Thomas Delivers Chapel Message March 27
Dr. Samuel Thomas, president of Hopegivers International, delivered the chapel address March 27 in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. He taught from Luke 8:22-25 and spoke about God’s faithfulness. He shared his personal…
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Katherine Wolf Inspires Students with Message of ‘Healing Hope’
On Wednesday, March 13, students and faculty gathered in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium for the Woman’s Mission and Ministry Day with guest speaker Katherine Wolf. She shared her remarkable story of suffering from a brain…
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Katherine Wolf to Bring Message of ‘Healing Hope’ to Woman’s Mission and Ministry Day Chapel March 13
Katherine Wolf will bring her message of “healing hope” to the Woman’s Mission and Ministry Day chapel service March 13 at OBU. The event will take place at 10 a.m. in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium.…
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Student Preacher Thomas Shroder Presents Chapel Message March 6
Student preacher Thomas Shroder delivered the chapel message Wednesday, March 6, in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. His message focused on Ephesians 1:15-23 and he emphasized our personal relationships with God. Shroder was selected…
