Page Shelton was a student at SEBTS. The service begins with prayer and music from 0:00-4:34. A prayer is offered from 4:35-7:01. John 17:3-26 is read followed by another prayer from 7:13-14:22. A responsive reading is done from 15:05-25:26. Music closes out the service from 25:37-38:42. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.
Olin Trivette Binkley was the second president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with Dr. Binkley giving a scripture reading of Revelation 3:20 and prayer from 0:00-3:24. Dr. Binkley preaches from 3:38-23:32. He shares his appreciation for the board of trustees and the mission of Southeastern.
Jerry L. Niswonger was the pastor of Zebulon Baptist Church in Zebulon, NC. The service begins with music from 0:00-0:58. There is a word of prayer from 1:00-3:31. There is an announcement given and an introduction to the speaker from 3:43-5:15. Rev. Niswonger speaks from 5:20-22:26. Niswonger notes that Jesus takes us as we are and changes us to become better. He shares that a relationship with Christ comes with community with others.
Denton R. Coker was Professor of Religious Education. The service opens with a reading of the main passage of scripture for the sermon, Revelation 3:20, and music from 0:00-0:50. There is a prayer from 1:07-3:36. Dr. Coker preaches from 3:42-16:12. He states that conversion is a progressive process that a believer never stops doing. He encourages the students to continuously open all the doors of their hearts to God.
James Leo Green was Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament. The service opens with prayer and music from 0:00-2:25. The faculty and students are welcomed to the Founder's Day chapel from 2:30-5:50. Dr. Green is introduced from 5:56-8:28. Another song is played from 8:34-12:04. Dr. Green preaches from 12:15-54:18. Green's message was titled, "A Simple Plea For More Prophetic Preaching." His source text was Isaiah 58:1. Green shares that Southeastern should be a school of the prophet, equipping ministers to be spiritual leaders all over the world. President Binkley offers closing remarks from 54:25-54:45. The seminary hymn is played from 54:46-59:23.
Robert F. Smart was Dean of the University of Richmond. The service opens with a scripture reading and music from 0:00-1:07. A word of prayer is offered from 1:15-4:08. Dr. Smart is introduced from 4:25-7:31. Robert Smart preaches from 7:41-35:05. Closing music is played from 35:06-35:14.
Richard Knox Young was Associate Professor of Pastoral Care. The service begins with a word of prayer and music from 0:00-1:54. An introduction is given from 2:25-3:58. Rev. Young preaches from 4:07-20:34. His source text was Matthew 22:39. Young preached on the importance of loving our neighbors. He states that we cannot compromise our love. If we truly love God, we will love others likewise.
Truman S. Smith was Director of Student Activities. The service begins with a word of prayer and music from 0:00-1:02. There is a presentation of rings to symbolize the positive relationships with the faculty and the student body from 1:16-4:37. A prayer is offered from 4:58-7:37. Music is played from 7:39-8:14. Smith speaks from 8:26-17:49. He preaches from Hebrews 12:7-17. His sermon was titled, "Drooping Hands and Shaking Knees."
Clyde Fields was a pastor from the United Church of Christ denomination. The service begins with a word of prayer and music from 0:00-1:13. Another prayer is offered from 1:19-3:54. Rev. Fields is introduced from 4:00-4:44. Fields preaches from 4:47-20:52. Fields shares how this is God’s world by what He has done in it and what He continues to do in it.
Glendon McCullough was from the Home Mission Board (now known as the North American Mission Board). The service begins with a word of prayer from 0:00-1:10. Music plays from 1:16-1:50. Dr. McCullough is introduced from 1:51-3:19. He speaks from 3:27-26:55. Dr. McCullough preaches from 1 Peter 2:9. McCullough shares the dynamics and importance of the Home Mission Board organization. He encourages the students to consider joining the mission field.