John William Eddins, Jr. was Associate Professor of Theology (1957-1993). The service opens with scripture reading and music from 0:00-1:30. Dr. Eddins gives announcements and prayer from 1:47-6:20. Dr. Eddins preaches from 6:38-16:48. His source text was Romans 8:1-8. Eddins challenges the students to set their hearts on the Holy Spirit. Dr. Eddins encourages the students to examine themselves to see if they are truly walking in the spirit of the Lord.
Edgar Douglas Christman was Director of the Baptist Student Union and Assistant to the Chaplain at Wake Forest College in Winston-Salem, NC. The service starts with an opening scripture reading form 0:00-0:35. Music plays from 0:39-5:34. A prayer is offered from 5:41-7:15. An introduction to the speaker is given from 7:20-8:24. Douglas speaks from 8:36-27:47. His source text was Romans 8:22-25. Douglas preaches on the SBC and giving money to the institution.
William W. Leathers, Jr. was a pastor in the North Carolina Baptist State Convention. The service begins with reading Romans 5:8 and music from 0:00-1:04. There are opening announcements and prayer from 1:10-5:56. Rev. Leathers is introduced from 6:01-7:15. Leathers preaches from 7:25-21:27. He encourages the students that God works everything out for good. His source text was Romans 8:28.
Dennis Hockaday was pastor of First Baptist Church in Durham, NC and a graduate of the first SEBTS class. The chapel service opens up with the scripture reading of 2 Corinthians 4:6-11. Rev. Hockaday preaches from 2:36-18:09. Hockaday speaks on moral failure and how ministers should always be speaking in love. He encourages the students that they should hate sin but always move in love towards others and be empathetic. Pastor Hockaday uses two source texts: John 3:16 and Romans 8:35, 37-39.
