Chapel

Jon NelsonL"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

Chapel Attendance

We believe that chapel is a vital component to spiritual growth and the HLGU experience. Its purpose is to develop the whole person by providing a shared sense of community through worship, spiritual encouragement, and educational enrichment. Chapel consists of student-led worship and features distinguished speakers and guests who will offer challenging and engaging messages, designed to foster a positive atmosphere of spiritual life on campus. Chapel begins at 11 a.m. every Wednesday in the Parker theater, located in the Roland Fine Arts Center.

For more information on chapel or attendance requirements, please see the HLGU Student Handbook. Students seeking exemption from chapel may fill out a Chapel Exemption Form.

Chapel Schedule

Below is the current schedule. Audio files will be posted as they become available. They are also available on all major podcast platforms. Chapel begins at 11:00 a.m. in the Parker Theatre located in the Roland Fine Arts Center.

 

 

Date Speaker Audio Download
Aug 28, 2024
CONVOCATION CHAPEL
Dr. Robert J. Matz
President
Hannibal-LaGrange University
Sept 4, 2024
Michael T. Byrd, Sr.
Lead Pastor
Faith Community Bible Church
St. Louis, MO
Listen
Sept 11, 2024
Dr. Paul Reese
Pastor
First Baptist Church, Palmyra
Listen
Sept 18, 2024
Constitution Day
Jon Whitehead
Attorney
Listen
Sept 25, 2024
Dr. Eric Turner
Associate Professor of New Testament & Greek; Chair, Division of Arts & Humanities; Director of Church and Denominational Relations; Director, Center for Christian Worldview
Hannibal-LaGrange University
Listen
Oct. 2-3, 2024
Spiritual Emphasis Days
Paul Worcester
North American Mission Board Director
for Collegiate Evangelism
Oct 9, 2024
No Chapel - Fall Break 
Oct 16, 2024
Ryan Bowman
Pastor
Fellowship of Wildwood, Wildwood
Listen
Oct 23, 2024
Mellisa Ohden
CEO & Founder
The Abortion Survivors Network
Listen
Oct 30, 2024
Pastor Tom Carpenter
Pastor
Fifth Street Baptist Church, Hannibal
Listen
Nov 6, 2024
Dr. David Sundeen
Interim Vice President Academic
Administration
HLGU
Listen
Nov 13, 2024
Pastor Kaleb Mosley
Pastor
First Baptist Church, Shelbina
Listen
Nov 20, 2024
Hanging of the Green
HLGU Music Department
Nov 27, 2024
No Chapel - THANKSGIVING BREAK
Dec 6, 2023 No Chapel - FINAL WEEK
Spring 2025
Semester
January 15, 2025
Dr. Robert Matz
President
Hannibal-LaGrange University
Listen
January 22, 2025 Dr. Wesley Vance
Executive Pastor
Crossway Baptist Church
Springfield, MO
Listen
January 29, 2025 Lee Woodmansee
Discipleship Pastor
Immanuel Baptist Church
Hannibal, MO
Listen
February 5, 2025 Dr. Kenny Qualls
Senior Pastor
First Baptist Church
Arnold, MO
Listen
February 12, 2025 Dr. Chris Kuenzle
Pastor
First Baptist Church
New London, MO
Listen
February 19, 2025 Dr. Joseph Garner
Registrar and Assistant Professor of Christian Studies & History
Hannibal, MO
Listen
February 19, 2025
evening service
Dr. Joe & Christy Allen
Assistant Professor of Ministry to Women
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Kansas City, MO
February 20, 2025 Dr. Joe Allen
Assistant Professor of Missions
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Kansas City, MO
February 26, 2025 Dr. Bob Pearle
Senior Pastor
Birchman Baptist Church
Ft. Worth, TX
Listen
March 5, 2025 Spring Break
No Chapel
March 12, 2025 Dr. Jason Allen
President
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Kansas City, MO
Listen
March 13, 2025 evening Dr. Ben Carson
Founder & Chairman of the American Cornerstone Institute
March 19, 2025 Carroll Missions Week
Dr. Joe Allen
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Kansas City, MO
Listen
March 26, 2025 Mario Gabriel
Director of Campus Ministry & Missions
HLGU
Listen
April 2, 2025 Dr. Rob Pochek
Senior Pastor
FBC
Charlottesville, VA
Listen
April 9, 2025 Jon Nelson
Pastor
Soma Community Church
Jefferson City, MO
Listen
April 16, 2025 Dan Spencer
Senior Pastor
FBC
Sevierville, TN
Listen
April 23, 2025 Jacob Nelson
HLGU Christian Studies Student
Listen
April 30, 2025 Final week of semester
No chapel