Sydnor Lorenzo Stealey was the first president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Stealey opens the service by welcoming all who are in attendance. He shares the truth about his resignation and why he is compelled to retirement. President Stealey shares his excitement and support of president-elect Dr. Olin T. Binkley. Rev. Stealey closes the service with a few announcements and prayer.
The service begins with an introduction to the student mission's conference from 0:16-3:36. A student gives an announcement about an opportunity to serve at the developmentally challenged hospital from 3:37-4:25. A word of prayer is made from 4:30-5:32. Another student shares a message about the extension committee from 5:41-12:12. Another student answers the question "What is love?" from 12:26-19:37. A student shares another message about joining the extension committee. A final student closes by noting the importance of discussion groups from 25:15-35:36. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.
Bruce Collins Cresson was Instructor of Old Testament. The service begins with Dr. Cresson offering a prayer from 0:00-5:36. Dr. Cresson preaches from 5:43-22:51. Cresson uses Psalm 86:8-13 and Psalm 51:6 as his source texts. He encourages the students to practice living in truth and preaching truth. Rev. Cresson states that the task of the preacher is to preach the truth in love. Dr. Cresson closes by sharing that they should be devoted to being in the will of God.
Edwin Luther Copeland was Professor of Missions. The service begins with a prayer from 0:00-3:08. Music is played from 3:16-6:54. Dr. Copeland preaches on how Christianity has the best news in the world. Copeland focuses on how Christianity is rooted in history. Copeland closes that the world needs us to preach the message of the gospel. Dr. Copeland speaks from 7:07-22:03.
Cort R. Flint was pastor of First Baptist Church in Anderson, SC. The service begins with a word of prayer and and introduction to the speaker from 0:00-5:14. Rev. Flint preaches from 5:15-23:59. Flint preaches that religion is man's experience with God. He encourages the students to not choose the world over God. He states that we should be allegiant to Christ and not anything else.
James E. Tull was Professor of Theology at SEBTS (1960-1985). The service begins with prayer from 0:00-1:45. There are opening announcements and an introduction to the speaker from 2:00-4:38. The choir performs a song from 4:40-8:36. Dr. Tull speaks on how Southeastern should strive to have a strong spiritual atmosphere. He argues that the institution should seek to be aligned with God, the most progressive forces of scholarship, and be deeply rooted in Southern Baptist ideals. Tull speaks from 8:51-43:48. A closing prayer is made from 43:49-44:28.
William Wallace Finlator was pastor of Pullen Memorial Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC. The service begins with with a prayer from 0:00-4:02. Rev. Finlator is given an introduction from 4:08-5:18. The men's choir perform a song from 5:27-7:27. Pastor Finlator preaches on reformation theology and the differences between Baptists and Catholics. Finlator speaks from 7:29-31:13.
M. Ray McKay was Professor of Preaching at SEBTS. The service begins with the reading of Psalm 27 from 0:30-3:30. There is a prayer from 3:31-7:41. A musical interlude takes place from 7:42-8:10. Dr. McKay speaks from 8:16-24:45. McKay shares that the most important factor in our faith is God. He notes that the Christian believer grows stronger as he or she continues to pursue the Lord. McKay proudly proclaims that the Lord is our strength. Music plays form 24:46-25:01.
Robert Cook Briggs was Professor of New Testament Interpretation. Dr. Briggs begins the service with a scripture reading of Psalm 51:10 and a prayer from 0:00-3:00. He gives his message from 3:12-15:28. Dr. Briggs shares his thoughts on Abraham Lincoln and reminds the students that God is in control of everything.
J. Marse Grant was Editor of the Biblical Recorder. The service begins with a scripture reading of Isaiah 40:31 and prayer from 0:00-3:28. Mr. Grant is introduced from 3:35-4:44. Grant highlights Baptist works that are happening across the globe and encourages the students to study their Southern Baptist history. Mr. Grant discusses race relations and notes that Christianity must help the discriminated. Grant closes by stating that Christianity's hope is enough to bring the world to peace, wisdom, and heaven. Grant speaks from 4:47-27:01.