Sydnor Lorenzo Stealey was the first president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He begins the service with an overview of the order of events of the chapel from 0:00-2:01. Dr. Strickland prays from 2:04-5:16. President Stealey mentions his hopes that the student aid endowment would grow and shares what his future looks like as he prepares to leave the seminary and officially retire. Dr. Stealey reads Ephesians 3:15-19 and Colossians 1:27. Stealey shares that he hopes to be remembered as a man who strived to lead the seminary to the reality of having Christ dwell in them. Dr. Stealey speaks from 5:24-27:24. This was Dr. Stealey's final message as an official of SEBTS. and A snippet of April 24, 1963's service by the Student Coordinating Council led by professor Edwin Richmond York plays from 27:25-41:07.
Raymond Eugene Owens was Assistant Professor of Preaching. Owens opens the service with an announcement and prayer from 0:00-2:42. He preaches the rest of the service from 2:57-22:18. Dr. Owens reads from Mark 14:17-48. Owens notes that our sin is the reason Jesus died, and we are responsible for His death. However, he points out that Jesus took our guilt upon Himself because of His love for us.
Stewart Albert Newman was Professor of Theology and Philosophy of Religion (1952-1966). Dr. Newman reads from 1 Kings 22:1-38. Newman encourages the students to not be like King Ahab, but to be a person of character who follows God's advice.
The service begins with a reading of various scripture readings and a word of prayer from 0:00-1:20. The former chairman of the Student Coordinating Council explains what the purpose of the council is and reflects on the past year. He introduces Fred Badders as the new chairman of the council from 1:32-6:03. Fred Badders speaks from 6:05-12:19 and states who will be new on the council. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.
Dan McGee was Instructor in Ethics. Dr. McGee opens the service by reading Matthew 11:28-29. McGee reminds the students of the Gospel by sharing how Jesus died for them. He closes by stating that God took the tragedy of our lives and gave us His victory.
John Terrill Wayland was Professor of Religious Education. The service begins with Wayland offering a word of prayer from 0:00-3:32. Wayland preaches on the topic of peace and encourages the students to consider joining the Peace Corps. He states that the way they can proclaim the gospel is by taking part in the social gospel. Understanding that there is no missions without the gospel, he encourages the students to proclaim the gospel while serving on the Peace Corps. Dr. Wayland speaks from 3:40-36:51.
Edwin Richmond York was a student at SEBTS. The service begins with the scripture reading of Psalm 91:1 and a prayer from 0:00-4:29. York gives a message titled, "Salt of the Earth." Richmond notes how pastors are called to be spiritual leaders yet suffer from not truly believing the promises in the Bible that they proclaim. He calls upon his fellow students to truly be salt of the earth. York speaks from 4:45-14:57. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.
Sydnor Lorenzo Stealey was the first President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Stealey opens up the service with opening remarks and prayer from 0:00-4:50. Dr. Stealey continues to preach from 5:00-21:41. He sources Deuteronomy 12 and Philippians 3 for his message. Stealey preaches on how we need to listen to the voice of God. He encourages the students to develop their ears to discern the message of the gospel.
Charles B. Parker, Jr. was a student at SEBTS. The service begins by reading Mark 15:20-39 from 0:20-3:18. A student gives an opening word of prayer from 3:31-4:44. Parker gives an announcement and speaks on religious drama productions and drama productions in the church. Parker preaches from 4:57-17:40. There is a special song played from 17:47-20:45. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.
William Claudius Strickland was Professor of New Testament Interpretation. The service begins with Dr. Strickland offering a prayer from 0:00-1:52. He preaches from 1:58-17:28. Strickland notes what it means it to be a sinner, to suffer, and how to trust God and live in Him. There is a closing song that plays from 17:42-22:10.