Joshua Roy Porter was a visiting professor from Exeter, England. The service starts with an opening scripture reading and responsive reading from 0:00-2:48. Dr. Porter speaks from 2:51-33:46. He preaches on the importance of the role of the pastor. This service is the third of four centered on the theme, “The Christian Ministry As I See It Today.”
Allen Shark was from Atlantic Christian College. The service begins with an opening scripture reading and music from 0:00-1:18. A responsive reading takes place from 1:24-3:53. A prayer is offered from 3:54-6:04. An introduction to the speaker is given from 6:07-6:53. Dr. Shark speaks from 7:01-28:02. His subject is entitled, “The Demands of the Ministry.” His source text was 2 Corinthians 6:3-10.
Lamar Judson Brooks was the pastor of Trinity Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC. The service starts with an introduction to the speaker from 0:00-1:57. Rev. Brooks speaks from 2:11-25:52. He preaches on qualities ministers need to have when they are in the ministry. This service is the second of four centered on the theme, “The Christian Ministry As I See It Today.”
Claude Carson Wells was a student at SEBTS. The service opens with a scripture reading from 0:00-1:14. A prayer is offered from 1:14-2:35. An introduction to the students who will speak during the chapel is given from 2:39-3:34. The students share testimonies and lessons they have learned from 3:57-37:50. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.
Sam James was a missionary to Vietnam. The service begins with an opening scripture reading from 0:00-1:33. A prayer is offered from 1:34-2:37. An announcement and introduction to the speaker is given from 2:59-7:56. The Seminary’s anthem is sung from 8:08-12:34. Rev. James speaks from 12:43-41:31. James shares personal stories of his work in the mission field. A public recognition of missionaries in attendance of the chapel service is given from 41:47-47:01. Music plays from 47:02-48:08.
Thomas J. Youngblood was the pastor of Hillyer Memorial Christian Church in Raleigh, NC. The service begins with a word of prayer and an introduction to the speaker from 0:00-2:16. Rev. Youngblood speaks from 2:27-25:45. His source text is Ephesians 4:11-16. Youngblood exhorts the student body to pursue the career of a pastor in the local church.
Garland Alford Hendricks was Professor of Church-Community Development and Director of Field Work. The service starts with an introduction to the speaker from 0:00-1:28. Dr. Hendricks speaks from 1:48-24:45. His source text was Ephesians 3:7-13. This service is the first of four centered on the theme, “The Christian Ministry As I See It Today.”
J. H. Crum was from the North Carolina Council of Churches. The service opens with an introduction to the speaker from 0:00-2:21. Dr. Crum speaks from 2:28-26:37. Crum preaches on the importance of preaching and Christian conduct.
Vance Vernon was from the Church Administration Department of the Baptist Sunday School Board. The service begins with an introduction to the speaker from 0:00-1:30. Rev. Vernon speaks from 1:33-21:10. His message is centered on missions and the church’s responsibility.
Truman S. Smith was the Director of Student Activities at SEBTS. The service begins with the scripture reading of Colossians 1:21-27 from 0:00-2:00. A prayer is offered from 2:01-3:02. Smith is introduced from 3:05-5:12. He speaks from 5:20-19:00. His message is focused on faith and its context in our relationships with one another and God.