Edwin B. Johnston was from Mercer University. The service begins with an introduction to the speaker from 0:00-0:59. Dr. Johnston speaks from 1:10-24:57. His source text was Romans 12:1-2. His message was on conforming and not conforming to the world. He encourages the chapel to remain steadfast in their convictions.
Edgar Douglas Christman was Director of the Baptist Student Union and Assistant to the Chaplain at Wake Forest College in Winston-Salem, NC. The service starts with an opening scripture reading form 0:00-0:35. Music plays from 0:39-5:34. A prayer is offered from 5:41-7:15. An introduction to the speaker is given from 7:20-8:24. Douglas speaks from 8:36-27:47. His source text was Romans 8:22-25. Douglas preaches on the SBC and giving money to the institution.
Creighton Lacy was from Duke Divinity School. The service begins with the reading of a few former missionaries’ letters discussing testimonies from missions trips from 0:00-5:43. Romans 1:14-16 is read from 5:55-6:32. There is a prayer from 6:34-8:05. An introduction to the speaker takes place from 8:07-9:36. Dr. Lacy preaches from 9:48-47:57. Dr. Lacy cites Matthew 28:18-20 and encourages the chapel to live a life on mission.
James P. Cogdill, Jr. was Assistant Professor of Pastoral Leadership and Church Ministries. Dr. Cogdill speaks from 0:10-20:45. His source text was Romans 1:13-17. He encourages the chapel to be unashamed of the good news of Jesus Christ. He asks what RDU would look like if we were willing to share the gospel with everyone.