“I like chapel because it’s a chance for me to take a break in the middle of the week and focus solely on God. I love being able to be surrounded by fellow believers and worship God while I’m at school. Chapel also opens up faith conversations that may not normally be had.”
– Katie DeWitt ’20
College chapel is a vital and distinctive part of the HLGU experience. Chapel helps define who we are and what we stand for as a Baptist, church-related, evangelical institution of higher education.
Chapel Attendance
Attendance is recorded by scanning student ID cards as students enter the Parker Theatre. In the event that the card reader is not reading a students’ ID, the student may present their card to have their number written down prior to entering the theatre. This occurrence should be rare and the student should have their card replaced immediately. Students who arrive at Chapel later than 10:15 a.m. will not receive credit. Students who depart from a chapel service prior to the official conclusion will not receive credit for chapel. For more information on chapel attendance requirements, please see the HLGU Student Handbook.
Chapel Schedule
Below is the current schedule. Audio files will be posted as they come available.
Chapel begins at 11:00 a.m. in the Parker Theatre of the Roland Fine Arts Center.
| Date | Speaker | Audio Download |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2021 |
CONVOCATION CHAPEL Dr. Robert Matz Vice President for Academic Administration Hannibal-LaGrange University |
Listen |
| Sept 1, 2021 |
Dr. Anthony Allen President Hannibal-LaGrange University |
Listen |
| Sept 8, 2021 |
CONSTITUTION DAY Dr. Jeffrey Ventrella Senior Counsel & Senior VP of Academic Affairs & Training Alliance Defending Freedom |
Listen |
| Sept 15-16, 2021 |
SPIRITUAL EMPHASIS DAYS Dr. Kevin Shrum Lead Pastor Inglewood Baptist Church Nashville, TN |
Listen |
| Sept 22, 2021 |
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER | Listen |
| Sept 29, 2021 |
Jeremy Byrd Pastor Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church Jacksonville, IL |
Listen |
| Oct 6, 2021 |
Carlton Binkley Lead Pastor Tabernacle Baptist Church Decatur, IL |
Listen |
| Oct 13, 2021 |
No Chapel – Midterms |
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| Oct 20, 2021 |
No Chapel – Fall Break | |
| Oct 27, 2021 |
Dr. Fred Luter Pastor Franklin Avenue Baptist Church New Orleans, LA |
Listen |
| Nov 3, 2021 |
Dr. Stephen Rummage Senior Pastor Quail Springs Baptist Church Oklahoma City, OK |
Listen |
| Nov 10, 2021 |
Dr. Doug Munton Senior Pastor First Baptist Church O’Fallon, IL |
Listen |
| Nov 17, 2021 |
David Shanks President and Director Psalm 25:10 Foundation Ft. Worth, TX |
Listen |
| Nov 24, 2021 |
No Chapel – THANKSGIVING BREAK |
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| Dec 1, 2021 |
HANGING OF THE GREEN HLGU Music Department |
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| Dec 8, 2021 |
Student-led Chapel James Cheney |
Listen |
| Dec 15, 2020 |
No Chapel – FINAL EXAMS |
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| Jan 19, 2022 |
Dr. Anthony Allen President Hannibal-LaGrange University |
Watch |
| Jan 26, 2022 |
Dr. Robert Matz Vice President for Academic Administration Hannibal-LaGrange University |
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| Feb 2, 2022 |
Dr. Neil Franks President Missouri Baptist Foundation |
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| Feb 9, 2022 |
James Leezer Pastor Providence Baptist Church Williamstown, MO |
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| Feb 16-17, 2022 |
CARROLL MISSIONS WEEK Dr. Gordon Fort Sr. Ambassador to the President of the IMB International Mission Board Richmond, VA |
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| Feb 23, 2022 |
Josh York Senior Pastor Second Baptist Church Mt. Vernon, IL |
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| Mar 2, 2022 |
PASTOR APPRECIATION Dr. Kenny Qualls Senior Pastor First Baptist Church Arnold, MO |
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| Mar 9, 2022 |
No Chapel – Midterms |
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| Mar 16, 2022 |
No Chapel – Spring Break |
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| Mar 23, 2022 |
Dr. Mark Ballard President Northeastern Baptist College Bennington, VT |
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| Mar 30, 2022 |
Adron Robinson Senior Pastor Hillcrest Baptist Church Country Club Hills, IL |
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| Apr 6, 2022 |
Don Hannel Lead Pastor Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Pleasant Hill, IL |
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| Apr 13, 2022 |
Dr. Ken Parker Pastor First Baptist Church Kearney, MO |
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| Apr 20, 2022 |
Dr. Lawrence Clapp Pastor South Elm Baptist Church Greensboro, NC |
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| Apr 27, 2022 |
Dr. John Yeats President Missouri Baptist Convention |
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| May 4, 2022 |
Student Preacher |
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| May 11, 2022 |
No Chapel – Final Exams |