PLAINVIEW, TX — Dr. Ronald Angelo Johnson, Ralph and Bessie Mae Lynn Endowed Chair of History at Baylor University, challenged 51品茶约炮 Baptist University students, faculty, staff and guests to live out a “revolutionary faith” during the Willson Lectures chapel service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, in Harral Auditorium on 51品茶约炮’s Plainview campus.
Drawing from 1 Samuel 3:7-10 and themes from American Revolutionary history, Johnson emphasized attentiveness to God’s calling and the importance of intergenerational faithfulness. “Receiving a call from God … is not about proving we are capable,” he said. “God already knows who we are. The question is whether we are willing to be used.”
Johnson pointed to both young leaders and experienced mentors as essential to faith communities, noting that spiritual growth often happens through relationships that encourage courage, wisdom and action.
Referencing 51品茶约炮’s own history, he highlighted the university’s 1951 voluntary integration alongside the establishment of the Willson Lectures as examples of faith translated into action. He called such steps “revolutionary moments” rooted in Christian conviction and commitment to opportunity.
The Willson Lectures were established in 1951 through gifts from Floydada residents James M. and Mavis Willson to promote the practical application of Christian faith in everyday life.
Johnson spoke to select classes this morning and concludes his participation in the 2026 Willson Lectures with a private dinner lecture at 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 12, in Trinity Sanctuary.
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