John Carlton was Professor of Preaching at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-1:08). The service continues with a period of singing (1:09-4:12). After which, John Carlton announces that Clyde Penrose St. Amant could not deliver this final lecture due to his mother's health issues; furthermore, John Carlton explains that he will be reading Amant’s final lecture (4:13-6:43). Clyde Amant’s lecture is entitled “The Christian Ministry Facing The 1970s.” John Carlton begins by discussing modern communication (6:44-12:57). After which, he explores the role of science in the modern world (12:58-27:26). He continues by explaining believers must “put Christian love into practice” (27:27-40:08). He concludes by sharing five “prayers about life” (40:09-48:51). The service closes in prayer (48:52-49:17).
Clyde Penrose St. Amant was David T. Porter Professor of Church History at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-1:08). After which, Clyde Amant is introduced (1:09-2:09). Amant’s message is entitled “Christian Ministry and Social Responsibility.” Amant begins with an introduction concerning the Church’s lack of social ministry (2:10-3:58). He continues by demonstrating the biblical mandate for ministry (3:59-16:45). He examines the developmental history of the “social gospel” (16:46-39:09). He concludes by discussing the future of social ministry (39:10-52:45). The service closes in prayer (52:46-53:47).