OBU Mission Statement OBU transforms lives by equipping students to pursue academic excellence, integrate faith with all areas of knowledge, engage a diverse world, and live worthy of the high calling of God in Christ. Core Commitments Oklahoma Baptist University achieves its mission through a shared commitment to the following expectations. All employees are expected to embrace these expectations and to model them in their behavior. Commitment to the essentials of the Christian faith Commitment to active membership in a local evangelical church Commitment to the vision and mission of Oklahoma Baptist University People are treated with dignity and respect