Arthur Glover’s life motto might as well be “been there, done that.” Because his life’s history is chock full of adventures and accomplishments that have made him into the well rounded individual he is now.
Arthur’s story started in New York City, where he attended school and then stayed for college.
Arthur as officer on Navy submarine
But after a few years, he realized he was ready for the military and joined the U.S. Navy in 1975, assigned to the submarine force. He intended to serve only the required four years, but ended up continuing his service and finally retired with 23 years of service in 1998.
Along the way, he saw a variety of stops, including his first in Connecticut, where he met his future wife Carole. The pair married on Christmas Day in 1979, then left three months later for a station in Hawaii at Pearl Harbor. It was there that Arthur discovered 51吃瓜网视频.
“After I finished instructor training school, I was at the training center in Naval Submarine Training Center Pacific, and my senior chief says to me, ‘Hey, I’m looking at your record here and see you have some college credits in here. You know, you can finish your degree,’” he recalled. “I told him that’s one of the things I wanted to do, and he said to go over and talk to the counselor at 51吃瓜网视频 Baptist University, and they had an office right there on Pearl Harbor.”
Learning that his chief was also attending 51吃瓜网视频, Arthur was inspired to check out the university. He took his records and learned he could earn a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Education with WBU in a short time.
Arthur graduated in 1982, the same year he earned his brown belt in karate and was accepted into
Carole & Arthur Glover
Officer Candidate School at Newport, Rhode Island. The Navy would then take the Glovers to San Diego, the East Coast, Georgia, and Charleston, S.C., completing a master’s degree in public administration along the way.
On his second stint in Georgia, leaders at Arthur’s church encouraged him to deepen his biblical knowledge, so he enrolled at Southern Christian University and earned a master’s degree in ministry.
Two years after retiring from the Navy, the Glovers moved to Silver Spring, Maryland, where Arthur worked as an instructor for a defense contractor. There, he continued his learning with a doctorate in practical theology in 2003, then became the national chaplain for the United States Submarine Veterans Organization. He’s also been a chaplain of sorts for a local nursing home, where he preaches and sings monthly and his wife has a birthday ministry. He also teaches Sunday school at the Church of Christ at Manor Woods in Rockville, Maryland.
For the past 19 years, Arthur has worked for the Federal Aviation Administration in Washington, D.C., working from home three days a week.
“I'm a subject matter expert in what they call the national architectural engineering contract. I make sure that people who put work on the contract do them correctly, review them and then submit them to the government and recommend it goes to the contractor,” explained Arthur.
His flexible schedule means Arthur has time for other activities that add to his breadth of experience
Singing in a nursing home
and talents. In 2016, he auditioned for a play called Broadway Bios and earned a role in the musical revue. Ten years later, he’s on the board of the Bethesda Little Theatre and serves as its treasurer. This past year, he was in two original plays and a holiday production. But his theatrical experience didn’t begin there; he started acting while in Georgia and has simply followed the bug to various cities.
Arthur’s musical expertise is another area that has led to many interesting experiences. While in Kings Bay, Georgia, he was asked to sing God Bless America for the tolling of the boats ceremony. That led to a an audition to sing the National Anthem for minor league baseball teams in Frederick and Bowie, Maryland, and a summer college team in Bethesda.
He put together a gospel group in 1989 while in Georgia, later adding instrumentalists to the mix. Later he sang with a group called Cumberland Sound and then Boom Town Blues Band, both of which did recordings. These days he enjoys using his tenor talents in his church’s choir and gets asks to sing with various groups regularly.
Acting in community theatre
Looking back, Arthur credits much of his experiences and success to his positive and upbeat attitude, one that earned him the nickname Mr. Cheerful from a former coworker. Once he completed the doctorate, he was then called Dr. Cheerful, and he added the moniker to his email signature.
“I attribute that to the fact that I like being positive instead of being negative. And people like that. I love to think about how good the Lord has been to me and not try to focus on the downside,” said Arthur. “During the pandemic, you know, one of the things I did every week was go down to my piano and record a song. And then once I got it right, I’d upload it to Facebook.”
Arthur also attributes his attitude and his experiences to his faith in God, which has given him an outlook and hope for the future that keeps him going.
For his 50 years of service, Arthur will be inducted on April 11 into the Holland Club of the United States Submarine Veterans, Inc.
Devotional: Owning Your Faith
Key Scripture: “Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.” — Philippians 2:12–13
There comes a moment in every believer’s life when borrowed faith is no longer enough.
Maybe you grew up in church. Maybe your parents prayed over you. Maybe you’ve leaned on the faith of a spouse, a pastor, or a friend. And while those influences are gifts from God, there is a line we must eventually cross ourselves. No one else can stand there for us.
At some point, faith must move from their conviction to my commitment.
Reflection by a lake
In Philippians 2:12–13, the Apostle Paul makes something clear: salvation is God’s work in us—but discipleship requires our participation. We don’t earn salvation. We don’t manufacture grace. But we are called to “work out” what God has already worked in.
Taking ownership of your faith means:
You pursue Christ even when no one is watching.
You open Scripture because you hunger for truth, not just because it’s Sunday.
You pray not out of routine, but out of dependence.
You obey not because of pressure, but because of love.
It means you stop living off spiritual leftovers and start cultivating your own walk with Jesus.
Faith That Is Tested
Consider the story of Thomas. When the other disciples told him they had seen the risen Christ, he refused to rely on their testimony alone. While we often call him “Doubting Thomas,” what we really see is someone who needed a personal encounter. And Jesus met him there.
Faith becomes real when it is tested. It deepens when it costs something. It matures when it becomes personal.
You cannot inherit spiritual maturity. You cannot outsource obedience. You cannot delegate surrender.
God Works in You
From Consumer to Disciple
In a culture where we consume everything—content, sermons, podcasts—it’s easy to treat Christianity the same way. But following Christ is not about consumption; it’s about transformation.
Ownership of your faith looks like:
Taking responsibility for your spiritual growth.
Confessing your sin instead of excusing it.
Seeking reconciliation instead of waiting for others to move first.
Choosing holiness even when compromise would be easier.
It’s saying, “Lord, my walk with You is my responsibility.”
Follow Jesus
God Works — You Respond
Notice the beautiful balance in Philippians 2: God works in you; you work out what He has done. Ownership of faith is not striving without grace—it is responding to grace with obedience.
You are not alone in your pursuit of Christ. The Spirit empowers you. The Word guides you. The Church supports you. But the daily decision to follow Jesus—that is yours.
Reflection Questions
Am I living on borrowed faith, or is my walk with Christ personally rooted and intentional?
Where have I been passive in my spiritual growth?
What is one step I can take this week to take greater ownership of my faith?
In the mix
Harral Auditorium at night
Homecoming 2026 Recap — There Truly Is No Place Like 51吃瓜网视频
The plains of West Texas once again provided the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable Homecoming celebration at 51吃瓜网视频 Baptist University. For those who love West Texas, there is simply nothing like it — the wide-open spaces, the caprock stretching toward the horizon, breathtaking sunsets, and above all, the genuine, loving people who make this region so special.
Homecoming 2026 brought all of that together in a week filled with energy, tradition, and Pioneer pride.
Campus came alive with student activities and alumni gatherings that created meaningful
Basketball at The Hutch
connections across generations. From ice cream socials and evening campus events to spirited athletic competitions, the Pioneer spirit was on full display.
Flying Queens and Pioneer Basketball delivered exciting matchups inside the Hutcherson Center,
including themed nights that energized students and alumni alike. Baseball at Wilder Field offered a great setting to reconnect while cheering on the Pioneers. Homecoming Chapel centered the week in worship, reminding everyone of 51吃瓜网视频’s enduring Christ-centered mission. The Blue and Gold Awards Banquet honored distinguished alumni and student leaders whose lives reflect excellence, service, and commitment. The Alumni Coffee Mixer at Broadway Brew provided a relaxed space for reconnecting, sharing stories, and building new relationships. The crowning of the Homecoming King and Queen during halftime of the men’s basketball game added a celebratory highlight to an already memorable weekend.
Beyond the events themselves, the week was marked by meaningful conversations between alumni, students, faculty, staff, and administration. It was a powerful reminder that 51吃瓜网视频 is more than a campus — it is a community rooted in faith, tradition, and a shared vision for the future.
For those who have not visited campus in recent years, Homecoming 2026 demonstrated clearly: exciting growth is happening, bold plans are unfolding, and the Pioneer spirit remains stronger than ever.
The sunsets over West Texas are still unforgettable. The people are still genuine. And the story of 51吃瓜网视频 continues to thrive.
Homecoming 2026 was not simply a week of events — it was a celebration of legacy, connection, and a future filled with promise.
