Thomas Albert Bland was Professor of Christian Sociology and Ethics (1956-1993). The service begins with the reading of scripture and prayer from 0:00-2:28. Dr. Bland speaks starting at 2:44. Bland preaches on the way of the peacemaker. Bland encourages those in chapel as he tells them that they are called to be peacemakers in all areas of their lives. His source text was Romans 12:1-2 and Matthew 5:9.
Robert Lisle Lindsey was a New Testament scholar who also worked as a pastor in Israel. The scripture reading was a mixed reading drawn from John, 1 Corinthians, Romans, and Matthew. This message examines Near Eastern culture and religio-ethnic tribalism, as well as the missionary response to this major cultural difference. It also references the recent history of the formation of the nation of Israel after World War II.
Dr. William H. Willimon was Minister to the University and Professor of the Practice of the Christian Ministry at Duke University in Durham, NC. The scripture reading is from Matthew 3:13-15. The theme of his message is "Christians are made, not born." The message focuses on the subject of baptism and its implications on the daily life of a Christian, especially as seen in Romans 6.