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1. SEBTS Memorial Service for Robert Thomas Daniel March 1960

Description:
This chapel is a memorial service held for Robert Thomas Daniel. The service begins with the reading of various Scripture passages and a prayer (00:00-01:07), along with instrumental music and singing (01:08-04:56). A responsive reading occurs (04:57-06:37) along with a prayer (06:38-09:39). After the prayer, more singing follows (09:39-13:20). Psalm 1, Psalm 15, Psalm 32:1, Psalm 40:4-5 and 8, along with Psalm 91:2, Job 28:12, 15, 23, and 28 and Proverbs 3:13-15, James 1:5, Galatians 5:22, John 13:34-35, Matthew 18:1, John 13:16, Matthew 23:11, and Luke 22:26 is read (13:21-18:45). Singing follows this Scripture reading (18:46-22:38). Honorary words are spoken for Dr. Daniel from President Stealey, referring to a portrait of him in memory (22:39-26:23). More honorary words are given for Dr. Daniel (26:24-27:51). Singing follows these words (27:52-29:47). Numbers 6:24-26 is read (29:48-30:05) before a final song (30:06-30:30) and organ music closes the service (30:31-32:32).
Subject:
Memorial service
Creator:
Stealey, Sydnor Lorenzo and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Owner:
archives@sebts.edu
Location:
Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:
English
Date Uploaded:
02/12/2026
Date Modified:
02/13/2026
Date Created:
1960-03
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Memorial_Service_for_Robert_Thomas_Daniel_1960-03

2. SEBTS Memorial Service for Zenetta Regan December 13, 1985

Description:
Donna M. Forrester was Chaplain. William Randall Lolley was the 3rd president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. C. Michael Hawn was Associate Professor of Church Music. The service begins with an introductory word from Forrester about life and death (00:00-01:02). Lolley delivers two Scripture readings, and he gives a word of prayer (01:03-05:20). Hawn sings a song of worship (05:21-08:57). Forrester leads the audience in an extended time of prayer for Zenetta Regan, her family, and all her friends at Southeastern (08:58-22:16). The service ends with a benediction (22:17-22:57).
Subject:
Memorial service, Prayer, and Life and death, Power over--Religious aspects--Christianity
Creator:
Forrester, Donna M., Lolley, W. Randall (William Randall), 1931-, Hawn, C. Michael, and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Owner:
archives@sebts.edu
Location:
Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:
English
Date Uploaded:
02/12/2026
Date Modified:
02/13/2026
Date Created:
1985-12-13
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Memorial_Service_for_Zenetta_Regan_1985-12-13

3. SEBTS Memorial Service for John Edward Steely April 2, 1986

Description:
John Edward Steely was the Professor of Church History and Historical Theology at Southeastern Seminary. W. Randall Lolley was the President of Southeastern Seminary. The service begins with organ music (0:00:00-0:17:56). There is a Scripture reading from John 5:4 (0:17:57-0:18:24). Lolley reads from a letter he has from Stealey to Steely asking if Steely will become Assistant Professor of Church History or Historical Theology (0:18:25-0:20:28). Lolley recounts highlights of Steely’s life, including his family, education, and work (0:20:49-0:22:23). Lolley leads the congregation in prayer (0:22:24-0:24:46). The choir sings a song of worship (0:24:47-0:28:46). There is a responsive Scripture reading from both the Old and the New Testaments (0:28:47-0:32:12). Charles Dorman performs “Amazing Grace” on the dulcimer (0:32:13-0:35:39). Lolley and Ashcraft read select passages from Steely’s sermons picked by Steely’s family and close friends (0:35:40-0:53:55). Karen Clark leads the gathering in prayer (0:53:56-0:56:42). The choir performs “Hallelujah” from Handel’s Messiah (0:56:43-1:01:13). The organ performs a song for the benediction (1:01:14-1:07:36).
Subject:
Memorial service and God (Christianity)--Worship and love
Creator:
Lolley, W. Randall (William Randall), 1931- and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Owner:
archives@sebts.edu
Location:
Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:
English
Date Uploaded:
02/12/2026
Date Modified:
02/13/2026
Date Created:
1986-04-02
Resource Type:
Text and Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Memorial_Service_for_John_Edward_Steely_1986-04-02

4. SEBTS Memorial Service for Theodore Floyd Adams March 6, 1980

Description:
Theodore Floyd Adams was Professor of Preaching and President of the Baptist World Alliance. The service begins with a reading from Psalm 1, and President Randall Lolley shares the story of Adams life (00:00-07:36). A reading is given from Psalm 91 and 1 John 4:7-21, and a word of prayer is given (07:37-15:53). The audience sings “Crown Him Lord of All” (15:54-19:02). John Carlton, Professor of Preaching, shares his memories of Adams (19:03-26:30). The choir sings a song of worship (26:31-32:39). A colleague of gives a word of personal appreciation for Adams on his life of prayer, and he ends the service with a word of prayer (32:40-40:26).
Subject:
Memorial service, Prayer, and Love
Creator:
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Owner:
archives@sebts.edu
Location:
Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:
English
Date Uploaded:
02/12/2026
Date Modified:
02/13/2026
Date Created:
1980-03-06
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Memorial_Service_for_Theodore_Floyd_Adams_1980-03-06