Over the past couple years, Randall University has given the youth of Oklahoma a powerful new experience called Collide. This year, we take a deep look into life transitions and how God will see you through them.  Come experience change in a way you won’t anywhere else. This year, guest speakers from across the country will talk about the transitions that every Christian goes through. Be with us for Collide 2015: Transition!

Want to find out more about Collide? Feel free to contact a member of our Admissions Staff at 405.912.9011 or admissions@ru.edu.

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Sunday, March 8

Allen Hood

Allen Hood has been pastoring the students at Rejoice Church since 2012. A preacher’s kid himself, Allen hails from Birmingham, Alabama. He loves spending time with students and feels the most rewarding part of his job is when they trust him enough for advice and direction. Allen has an Engineering degree for the University of Alabama at Birmingham and still enjoys building things in his spare time. As an Alabama boy, he can be recognized around town by his Alabama Crimson Tide decals all over his pickup truck and the remarkable amount of crimson-colored apparel he has in his closet. He and Jordan gave birth to their first child, Glenn Allen Hood III (Tripp) on May 16, 2014.

Special Opportunity: Campus Days

This particular event coincides with our spring Campus Days event which will be held March 8-9 (this event is rescheduled from February 22-23). Campus Days is an opportunity for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors to spend a night on campus, meet with professors and students, and even attend a class. If you’re interested in this unique opportunity to experience college life firsthand, visit our webpage and reserve your spot!

Previous 2015 Speakers

 

Sunday, February 8

Tommy Swindol

Tommy Swindol is the Discipleship Pastor at The Donelson Fellowship in Nashville, TN, overseeing small groups ministries. He is married to his wonderful wife of eleven years, Jessica, and they have two beautiful daughters, Anna Claire and Emily. Tommy is a graduate of Welch College (Youth Ministry/Music) and Liberty University (MAR in Discipleship Ministries and MDiv. in Professional Ministries). Tommy gets the opportunity to speak all over the country and is passionate about discipleship and sharing the truths of God’s Word in a relevant and challenging way.

Sunday, February 15

Kenny Myers

Kenny Myers is the Family Pastor at Allen Free Will Baptist Church in Sapulpa, OK. He is an alumnus of Randall and also earned a BA from Oklahoma University. Kenny is married to Gina and they have three daughters.

 

 

Sunday, February 22

Jason Nichols

Jason Nichols was called into full-time ministry in May 1995 and has served as youth pastor at Cavanaugh Free Will Baptist Church since December of 1997. He developed a burden for youth while he was in college. His goal for the youth of Cavanaugh Free Will Baptist Church is to “win teenagers to Jesus Christ, train them to grow in their faith and send them to reach others for God’s Kingdom.” Originally from Pryor, Oklahoma, he graduated from Oklahoma State University with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering and from Randall University with a bachelor’s degree in theology. He married Joy McKnight in January of 2000, and they have four sons. He enjoys spending time with his family, hunting, fishing, working out and woodworking.

 

Sunday, March 1

Michael Boggs

Michael Boggs is an accomplished multi-format musician, singer, and songwriter. He’s toured the world, become a sought-after songwriter, and leads worship for thousands.

Growing up, he was convinced he’d be a professional athlete. By the time college came along, he had a spot waiting for him to play football for a big-name university. He never took music lessons, never sent demo tapes to record labels, but when God came calling with His plan for Boggs, Michael took that most important step: he listened and obeyed. Boggs felt a call to attend a tiny Bible college in Oklahoma that didn’t even have a football team, and so he went.

So how did he end up an award-winning musician? Read Michael’s whole story here and then join us on March 1 for a special gathering and time of worship.