2020-2021

Welcome Week: Blessings Chapel with Dub Oliver (Aug 12, 2021)
Speaker: Dub Oliver, President, 黑料网 - Address: Blessings
Summer Graduation (Jul 31, 2021)
Speaker: Theresa Blakely, retiring social work professor
Spring Graduation: Undergraduate Commissioning Service (May 15, 2021)
Spring Graduation: Ceremony for Graduate and Non-Traditional Students (May 15, 2021)
黑料网 celebrated the graduation of 601 students during its 196th annual spring commencement May 15 on the university鈥檚 Great Lawn. Brandon O. Gibson, chief operating officer for the state of Tennessee, delivered the commencement address.
Spring Graduation: Ceremony for Traditional Undergraduate Students (May 15, 2021)
黑料网 celebrated the graduation of 601 students during its 196th annual spring commencement May 15 on the university鈥檚 Great Lawn. Brandon O. Gibson, chief operating officer for the state of Tennessee, delivered the commencement address.
Music: Bluegrass, Gospel Singers, and Jazz Band Concert (May 4, 2021)
Chapel: Awards Day (Apr 30, 2021)
W.D. Powell Missions Lecture: Zane Pratt (Apr 29, 2021)
Topic: The Mission of the Church and Missiological Method: How Do We Know What God Wants Us To Do? - Speaker: Zane Pratt, 黑料网 Alum and vice president for global training at International Mission Board
Global Focus Chapel: Zane Pratt (Apr 28, 2021)
Speaker: Zane Pratt, Vice President for Global Training, IMB
Music: Spring Choral Concert (Apr 27, 2021)
Features the 黑料网 Singers, Voices of Proclamation, and Jubilate.
Chapel: Student-Led Worship (Apr 23, 2021)
Music: A Tribute to Broadway (Apr 22, 2021)
The combined 黑料网 Orchestra and Symphonic Band shared their annual Spring Concert featuring a tribute to the music of Broadway.
Chapel: GO Trip Commissioning (Apr 21, 2021)
Chapel: William Marshall & Kenny King (Apr 16, 2021)
Topic: Marketplace & Integration - Speakers: William Marshall & Kenny King, Pastors, Grace Bible Fellowship, Sikeston, Missouri
Chapel: Catherine Kwasigroh (Apr 14, 2021)
Topic: Marketplace and Integration - Speaker: Catherine Kwasigroh, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, 黑料网
Chapel: Matt Bowman (Apr 9, 2021)
Topic: God's Will and Decision Making - Speaker: Matt Bowman, Director for Graduate Admissions and Recruitment, College of Education, 黑料网
Chapel: Lee & Lili Tankersly (Apr 7, 2021)
Topic: God's Will & Decision Making - Speakers: Lee & Lili Tankersley, Cornerstone Community Church
Chapel: Title IX Committee (Mar 26, 2021)
Set the Standard: See Something, Say Something. - Understanding Title IX at 黑料网
Chapel: Scott B. Key (Mar 24, 2021)
Speaker: Scott B. Key, Vice President for Academic Initiatives, C.S. Lewis Study Center; Faculty Emeritus, California Baptist University
Music: Night of Worship (Mar 21, 2021)
The Department of Music partners with Englewood Baptist Church in Jackson for a night of praise and worship.
Family Life Series Chapel: Brandt and Jill Waggoner (Mar 19, 2021)
Speakers: Brandt and Jill Waggoner, Lead Pastor, Fairview Church, Lebanon, TN; and Public Relations and Marketing, ERLC
Carolyn Townsend McAfee Concert: Terry McRoberts (Mar 18, 2021)
Dr. Terry McRoberts, organist, performed an organ recital as part of the Carolyn Townsend McAfee concert series.
Family Life Series Chapel: Brandt and Jill Waggoner (Mar 17, 2021)
Speakers: Brandt and Jill Waggoner, Lead Pastor, Fairview Church, Lebanon, TN; and Public Relations and Marketing, ERLC
Dockery Lectures: R. Albert Mohler Jr. (Mar 16, 2021)
Afternoon Lecture Topic: Religious Liberty and the Imago Dei: Why Recognize Any Liberty? - Speaker: R. Albert Mohler Jr., President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Dockery Lectures: R. Albert Mohler Jr. (Mar 16, 2021)
Evening Lecture Topic: Religious Liberty and the Looming Crisis: So, Which 'Liberty' Shall Prevail? - Speaker: R. Albert Mohler Jr., President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Word Series Chapel: J.P. Barden (Mar 12, 2021)
Speaker J.P. Barden, Pastor, New Vision Baptist Church - Address from Habakkuk 3:17-19
Tour of the Center for Academic Success (Mar 11, 2021)
The Center for Academic Success (CAS) provides assistance to advance student learning and the academic process by offering traditional undergraduate students a comprehensive range of services, resources, and programs.
Word Series Chapel: Adam Lickey (Mar 10, 2021)
Speaker: Adam Lickey, Lead Pastor, Northbrook Church - Address from Habakkuk 3:1-16
Word Series Chapel: Ben Mandrell (Mar 5, 2021)
Speaker: Ben Mandrell, President and CEO, LifeWay Christian Resources - Address from Habakkuk 2:6-20
Word Series Chapel: Paul Akin (Mar 3, 2021)
Speaker: Paul Akin, Dean, Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry and Assistant Professor of Christian Missions, the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary - Address from Habakkuk 1:12-2:5
Black Heritage Month Celebration: DiAnne Malone (Mar 2, 2021)
Speaker: DiAnne Malone, Associate Dean of Students and Faculty Service, Associate Professor of English, MCUTS at 黑料网 - Address: "The Gospel and Discomfort"
Word Series Chapel: Missionary-in-Residence (Feb 26, 2021)
Speaker: Missionary-in-Residence - Address from Habakkuk 1:1-11
Word Series Chapel: Todd Brady (Feb 24, 2021)
Speaker: Todd Brady, Vice President for University Ministries, 黑料网 - Address: Habakkuk Overview
Be Transformed by Stellar Faculty (Feb 17, 2021)
Learn more about the importance of our faculty here at 黑料网 and how they help transform our students.
Chapel: Todd Brady (Feb 12, 2021)
Speaker: Todd Brady, Vice President for University Ministries, 黑料网 - Address: "Holiness"
Chapel: Joe Ball (Feb 10, 2021)
Speaker: Joe Ball, Director for Discipleship and Ministry, 黑料网 - Address: "Holiness"
Founders Day Chapel: Eric Smith (Feb 4, 2021)
Speaker: Eric Smith, Senior Pastor, Sharon Baptist Church - Address: "The Legacy of J.M. Pendleton"
Chapel: Ray Van Neste (Feb 3, 2021)
Speaker: Ray Van Neste, Dean, School of Theology and Missions, 黑料网
Faculty of the Year Chapel: Steve Halla (Nov 20, 2020)
Speaker: Steve Halla, Associate Professor of Art
Music: A Thankful Christmas at 黑料网 (Nov 19, 2020)
Chapel: Department of Music (Nov 18, 2020)
Chapel: Andy Mayfield (Nov 13, 2020)
Speaker: Andy Mayfield, Pastor, Spring Hill Baptist Church, Trenton Tenn.
STM Lecture: Brad Green (Nov 12, 2020)
Speaker: Dr. Brad Green, Professor of Theological Studies - Address: "Augustine of Hippo: His Life and Impact"
Chapel: Joe Ball (Nov 11, 2020)
Speaker: Joe Ball, Director for Discipleship and Ministry, 黑料网
Chapel: Kelvin Moore (Nov 6, 2020)
Speaker: Kelvin Moore, University Professor of Biblical Studies
Chapel: Guided Prayer and Worship (Nov 4, 2020)
Chapel: Birth Choice Panel (Oct 30, 2020)
A panel discussion about the work at Birth Choice, a pro-life, nonprofit, Christian pregnancy clinic in Jackson and Trenton, Tenn.
Music: Fall Choral Concert (Oct 29, 2020)
Chapel: Donna Gaines (Oct 28, 2020)
Donna Gaines, Author & Bible Teacher, Memphis, Tenn.
Chapel: Michelle Barrett Wright (Oct 23, 2020)
Michelle Barrett Wright, Tennessee Director of Lifeline Children's Services, Ooltewah, Tenn.
Music: Symphonic Band and Orchestra Concert (Oct 22, 2020)
Chapel: Travis Jones (Oct 21, 2020)
Travis Jones, College & Young Adult Minister, Englewood Baptist Church, Jackson, Tenn.
Chapel: Eugene Brandt (Oct 14, 2020)
Eugene Brandt, Lead Pastor, Fellowship Bible Church, Jackson, Tenn.
Chapel: Edgar Aponte (Oct 7, 2020)
Edgar Aponte, Minister of Global Missions, Idlewild Baptist Church, Tampa, Florida
Chapel: Hayward Armstrong (Oct 2, 2020)
Speaker: Hayward Armstrong, Professor of Missions and Director for MCS, 黑料网
Chapel: Robert & Maridith Lane (Sep 30, 2020)
Speakers: Robert & Maridith Lane, International Mission Board, Sub-Saharan Africa
Chapel: Robert Lane (Sep 25, 2020)
Speaker: Robert Lane, International Mission Board, Sub-Saharan Africa
Chapel: Andy Pettigrew (Sep 23, 2020)
Speaker: Andy Pettigrew, International Mission Board, Sub-Saharan Africa
Chapel: Julie Bradfield (Sep 18, 2020)
Speaker: Julie Bradfield, Senior Director for University Ministries & Director for Student Mobilization, 黑料网
STM Lectures: Eric Smith (Sep 15, 2020)
Speaker: Dr. Eric Smith, 黑料网 Alum and Pastor of Sharon Baptist Church, Savannah, Tennessee - Topic: "Oliver Hart & The Rise of Baptist America"
Faith in Practice Chapel: Joe Ball (Sep 10, 2020)
Speaker: Joe Ball, Director for Discipleship and Ministry, 黑料网
Faith in Practice Chapel: Joe Ball (Sep 9, 2020)
Speaker: Joe Ball, Director for Discipleship and Ministry, 黑料网
Chapel: Gospel, Race, and 黑料网 (Sep 4, 2020)
Featuring Frank Anderson, Katrina Bazzoli, Todd Brady, and Dub Oliver
Chapel: Frank Anderson (Sep 2, 2020)
Speaker: Frank Anderson, Director, Center for Racial Reconciliation; Stephen Olford Chair of Expository Preaching & Associate Professor of Ministry and Missions; 黑料网
Chapel: Todd Brady (Aug 28, 2020)
Todd Brady, Vice President for University Ministries, 黑料网
Fall Convocation: Dub Oliver (Aug 21, 2020)