"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.
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| Aug 20, 2025 | CONVOCATION CHAPEL
Dr. Robert J. Matz President Hannibal-LaGrange University |
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Aug 27, 2025 |
Dr. David Sundeen Interim Vice President for Academic Administration Hannibal-LaGrange University |
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Sep 2-3, 2025 |
SPIRITUAL EMPHASIS WEEK Daniel Ritchie First Vice President, SBC Speaker/Author, Wake Forest, NC |
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Sep 10, 2025 |
Michael Dixon Dean of Students & Campus Chaplain Hannibal-LaGrange University |
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Sep 17, 2025 |
CONSTITUTION DAY Dr. John Wilsey Professor of Church History & Philosophy Southern Baptist Theological Seminary |
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Sep 24, 2025 |
Dr. Doug Munton Senior Pastor First Baptist Church, O’Fallon IL |
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Oct 1, 2025 |
Richard Ulrich Senior Pastor Lincoln Ave Baptist, Jacksonville, IL |
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| Oct 8, 2025 |
Fall Break - No Chapel
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Oct 15, 2025 |
Dr. Joe Thrower Pastor Prince Ave Baptist, Hannibal, MO |
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Oct 22, 2025 |
Clayton Hentzel Lead Pastor The Crossing, Quincy, IL |
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Oct 29, 2025 |
Dr. Dante Wright Senior Pastor Sweet Home Baptist, Round Rock, TX |
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Nov 5, 2025 |
Scott Hawes Pastor South Side Baptist, Hannibal, MO |
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Nov 12, 2025 |
Rodrick Sweet Freedom on the Inside Site Director Jefferson City Correctional Center |
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Nov 19, 2025 |
Anthony Schindler Pastor Immanuel Baptist, Hannibal, MO |
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Nov 26, 2025 |
Thanksgiving Break - No Chapel |
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Dec 3, 2025 |
Hanging of the Green HLGU Music Department |
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Dec 10, 2025 |
Finals week - No Chapel |
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| Date | Speaker | Audio Download |
| Jan 21, 2026 |
Dr. Robert J. Matz President Hannibal-LaGrange University |
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Jan 28, 2026 |
Dr. Joseph Garner Vice President of Academic Administration HLGU |
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| Feb 4, 2026 |
Dr. Don Colborn Professor of Biology HLGU |
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| Feb 11, 2026 |
Travis Boyt Lead Pastor, LifePointe Church Fulton, MO |
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| Feb 18, 2026 |
Carroll Missions Week Dr. Vance Pitman Send Network, MO NAMB |
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| Feb 19, 2026 |
Carroll Missions Week Dr. Price Wright Send Network, MO NAMB |
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| Feb 25, 2026 |
Cheston Pickard Pastor, Parkway Baptist Church St. Louis, MO |
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| Mar 4, 2026 |
Spring Break – No Chapel |
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| Mar 11, 2026 |
Brian Jump MBC first Vice President Pastor, Forest Park Church Joplin, MO |
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| Mar 18, 2026 |
Dr. Alan Branch First Baptist Church The Villages, FL |
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| Mar 25, 2026 |
Chloe Cole National Youth Advocate |
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| April 1, 2026 |
Easter Break – No Chapel |
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| April 8, 2026 |
Dr. William (Rusty) Osborne Professor of Biblical & Theological Studies College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout, MO |
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| April 15, 2026 |
Greg McGhee Lead Pastor, Fieldview Church St. Charles, MO |
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| April 22, 2026 |
Zac Hufty Lead Pastor, Pleasant Valley Baptist Liberty, MO |
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April 29, 2026 |
HLGU Christian Studies Student |
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May 6, 2026 |
Finals Week – No Chapel |
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