Raymond Eugene Owens was Assistant Professor of Preaching. The service begins with the reading of Hebrews 12:1-2 and prayer from 0:15-2:50. The hymn, “All Creatures of Our God and King” is sung from 4:00-8:12. Hebrews 11:8-16 is read by Dr. Owens from 8:23-10:16. Owens preaches from 10:18-24:01. Owens asks if those at Southeastern are willing to go on a pilgrimage. A hymn plays from 24:09-27:16. Dr. Owens closes the service in prayer from 27:16-27:35.
M. George Walters was a student at SEBTS. The service begins with music from 0:00-6:24. Galatians 3:23-29 from 6:43-7:41. A prayer is offered from 7:49-9:35. An introduction to the speaker is given from 7:44-12:18. Walters speaks from 12:30-29:45. Walters preaches on racial diversity and unity. Closing music and prayer takes place from 29:57-31:06.
Olin Trivette Binkley was the second President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with Dr. Binkley reading a passage of scripture and music from 0:00-1:26. Dr. Binkley leads the chapel in a responsive reading from 1:43-3:30. Binkley prays from 3:31-6:13. Music plays from 6:19-11:48. Dr. Binkley preaches from 11:58-29:32. His topic was on the spirit of God and the spirit of man, and his source text was Galatians 5:22-23.
John Edward Steely was Professor of Historical Theology (1956-1986). The service begins with a word of contemplation and music from 0:00-5:04. A prayer is offered from 5:15-9:16. A responsive reading takes place from 9:26-10:56. Music plays from 11:03-16:05. Dr. Steely speaks from 16:28-30:06. Steely preaches on the call to Christian discipleship. He states that Christians are not to go through life alone. Steely encourages Christians being plugged into a community of believers.
H. Max Smith was Organist, Artist in Residence. The service begins with a scripture reading and prayer from 0:00-1:05. The hymn, “Ode To Joy” is sung from 1:10-4:44. More music plays from 4:58-13:26. A responsive reading is read from 13:35-15:25. Music plays from 15:27-17:37. John 1:1-14 is read from 17:50-19:55. A closing prayer is offered from 20:00-23:08. There is a final song from 23:12-25:41.
Glendon McCullough was Personnel Secretary of the Home Mission Board (now known as the North American Mission Board). The service begins with scripture reading and music from 0:00-0:56. There is a prayer from 0:57-1:44. Music plays from 1:50-5:21. A responsive reading takes place from 5:27-7:26. There is an introduction to the speaker from 7:30-8:28. Dr. McCullough speaks from 8:30-31:18. McCullough states that it is time for the SBC to assume the role of prophetic leadership and focus on missions.
B. Elmo Scoggin was Professor of Old Testament. The service begins with a scripture reading and music from 0:00-1:45. Various verses from Deuteronomy 4 and 7 are read from 1:50-5:09. A hymn is sung from 5:11-8:58. A prayer is offered from 9:05-11:49. Music plays from 11:57-13:39. Dr. Scoggin speaks from 13:48-21:16. Scoggin preaches on the doctrine of election.
Fred W. Sandusky was Registrar. He worked for SEBTS for 30 years. The service begins with music from 0:00-3:07. There is a responsive reading from 3:13-4:52. A prayer is offered from 4:55-8:04. Special music plays from 8:15-12:18. Dr. Sandusky speaks from 12:28-22:53. Sandusky shares that he believes Southeastern students should possess certain qualities. Dr. Sandusky notes that the Christian life is not an easy one.
Ray Gill was from the Peace Corps. The service begins with music from 0:00-4:53. There is a responsive reading from 5:01-6:03. A prayer is offered from 6:14-8:37. Mr. Gill is introduced from 8:41-9:41. Gill speaks from 9:52-28:57. Gill shares his experiences and wisdom that he received from training with the Peace Corps.
Dale O. Steele was a student at SEBTS. This service begins with a scripture reading and music from 0:00-1:08. There is a prayer from 1:12-2:09. A hymn is sung from 2:12-4:11. A responsive reading is read from 4:13-6:14. Mr. Steele preaches from 6:15-20:15. Steele shares how God has given us a quality of life for the present and the future. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.