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Chaplain Doug Samples


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Being a student at Southern Nazarene University is about more than just getting a degree.

During your time in our adult studies program, while you are doing all the reading, writing, lectures and projects... life will happen.

Whether you’re celebrating a wedding, going through overwhelming stress, or coping with grief, Dr. Doug Samples, chaplain for the College of Professional and Graduate Studies, is available throughout your program.

Chaplain Samples has served as a pastor for 20+ years, as well as teaching both traditional and adult studies courses for 20+ years at SNU. 

 

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Personal Prayer Requests

The easiest way to connect with the chaplain is to complete this form. Your request will be emailed directly Dr. Samples. 

 

Spiritual Oasis

Life is difficult. It is especially difficult when we have added school to an already busy schedule. Finding an Oasis that offers a cool drink of spring water to help us in our travels is always refreshing. Chaplain Samples creates short, weekly videos to encourage us on that journey of life.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

During his ten years of teaching in our PGS classes, Chaplain Samples has heard hundreds of questions about God, the Bible and Christianity from PGS students just like you. In this popular series, he tackles the most asked questions in short six minutes videos. Click on the title to watch the video.

Lent - A study of guilt, shame, and freedom

Brene Brown says that Shame only needs three things to grow: Secrecy, Silence, and Judgment! During the Season of Lent, we want to discuss Recovery from Shame. I hope you will join me.

 

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Advent in Liminal Space

Liminality is when we are being pushed to the limits of our endurance... and we don’t know what’s next. Liminal is Latin for the threshold of a door. When you are in the threshold, you are neither in nor out. You are caught in a fluid space that can be paralyzing. No matter the time of year, these videos are guaranteed to encourage you.

 

Additional Videos

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Request More Information

Have questions about SNU or need help determining which program is the right fit? Fill out the form and an enrollment counselor will follow-up to answer your questions!

Text With an Enrollment Counselor

Have questions, but want a faster response?  Fill out the form and one of our enrollment counselors will follow-up via text shortly!