Olivet University’s Riverside campus welcomed Pastor Bob Reece of Anza Baptist Church as the special guest speaker for its monthly Sermon Series during Wednesday’s chapel service. Preaching from 1 Corinthians 1:24–29, Pastor Reece delivered a message titled “The Person That God Uses,” centering on the extraordinary ways God works through individuals whom the world may overlook. He reminded the congregation that God’s resources, knowledge, and vision far surpass human understanding, allowing Him to use anyone wholly surrendered to His purposes.
Olivet University welcomed the Valley Gospel Chapel community to campus on Wednesday as part of its ongoing Chapel Sermon Series, creating a vibrant evening of worship, Scripture, and fellowship. Students, faculty, and the visiting youth group gathered in the university chapel, where Olivet’s student worship team opened the service with praise music.
The Zinzendorf School of Doctoral Studies' 2025 Doctoral Colloquium held at Olivet University San Francisco Campus was successfully concluded on October 20. The two-week colloquium was held from October 6 to October 17 with doctoral students from all over the globe.
Olivet University has begun its Fall Sermon Series, a quarterly event that invites local Anza pastors to preach during the university’s Wednesday services. The event seeks to bring together college students and the broader Anza church community for evenings of worship, teaching, and fellowship. The public is welcome to attend each service, fostering unity among local believers.
The Anza community gathered in faith and song for the quarterly “Prayer and Praise in the Park” event, held at Minor Park in Anza, California. The evening brought together local churches and worship teams for a time of praise, prayer, and fellowship under the open sky.
Olivet University marked the beginning of a new academic year 2025-2026 with a joyful convocation at the Riverside campus on Friday, September 19, dedicating the year to the Lord with prayer and worship. Uniting new and returning students along with faculty and leaders both onsite and online, the gathering sounded the trumpet for a new season.
Olivet University officially launched the 2025–2026 academic year with convocation ceremonies held across its campuses in San Francisco, St. Louis, and Orlando. These gatherings brought together students, faculty, local community leaders, and ministry partners to dedicate the new academic season to the Lord through worship, prayer, and reflection.
Olivet University was honored to join with local Christian churches in Anza for an inspiring evening of worship at the “Prayer and Praise in the Park” event, held at Minor Park. Worship teams from Living Hope Christian Fellowship, Anza Valley Christian Fellowship, Anza Valley Gospel Church, and Olivet University led the community in heartfelt praise and worship under the open sky.
Each year, it has become a meaningful tradition for the graduating class to present a special gift to Olivet University — a token of their appreciation, and a way to leave behind a lasting legacy.
Olivet University marked a significant milestone with its 2025 Commencement Ceremony, held on June 24 at the Riverside campus. This year’s event was especially meaningful as it included the first cohort of second-generation students from the Olivet community. Among them was Sungil Bae, a Bachelor of Arts in Theology graduate, who also delivered the student address on behalf of the Class of 2025.