Clyde Penrose St. Amant was David T. Porter Professor of Church History at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-0:28). After which, there is a period of singing (0:29-5:00). The service continues with an introduction of Clyde Amant (5:01-6:22). Amant’s message is entitled the “Christian Ministry and Contemporary Culture.” Amant begins with an introduction concerning culture (6:23-9:32). He discusses religion’s relationship with culture (9:33-16:38). He explains the “creative and dangerous signs of American culture” (16:39-27:43). He continues by exploring the “blind spots” of southern culture (27:44-30:36). Furthermore, he discusses some of the various issues concerning culture (30:37-40:36). He concludes by explaining the believer’s response to culture (40:37-52:12). He closes in prayer (52:13-53:02).
