Justo L. González is a Cuban-American Methodist historian and theologian and his wife, Catherine Gunsalus González, is Professor Emerita at Columbia Theological Seminary. Both professors came to SEBTS to speak about the history and necessity of missions. There is an opening prayer from 0:00-0:21. The two speakers are introduced from 0:23-4:41. Both of them share the stage as they go back and forth sharing personal stories and New Testament examples of sharing the gospel to those who need it most. Giving a gospel presentation, they encourage the students to truly understand the importance of missions. The Gonzálezs speak from 4:51-43:49. A closing prayer is offered from 43:51-44:08.
William Randall Lolley was the third President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The Dr. Lolley opens the service with a reading of Matthew 7:24-27 from 0:00-1:00. He prays from 1:05-3:24. Dr. Lolley preaches from 3:30-22:28. He preaches on the role of the Church in society and how the Church is given a mandate to forgive others.
Lana Lawrence was President of the Student Council at Southeastern Theological Seminary. The service begins with a brief introduction and prayer (0:00-3:03). The prodigal son parable is read from Luke 15:11-24 (3:04-5:20). Lawrence begins her message with a brief introduction (5:21-7:41). She speaks concerning the prodigal son’s growth through the parable, relating it to how believers must grow (5:21-11:40). Lawrence then discusses the son’s need to take responsibility for his own circumstances (11:41-14:03). She discusses the father's gracious response to his son (14:04-15:13). Finally, Lawrence concludes by speaking about what it means to be a child of God (15:15-21:32). She closes in prayer (21:33-21:53).
Albert L. Meiburg was Dean of the Faculty. The service starts with prayer from 0:00-0:38. Genesis 27:30-38 is read from 0:40-3:00. Dr. Meiburg speaks from 3:03-19:59. His sermon is titled “The Need to Bless.” The service closes with music from 20:00-20:32.
Richard Albert Spencer was Assistant Professor of New Testament. The service begins with a prayer from 0:00-0:50. Various portions of Scripture on the topic of love are read from 0:57-2:20. Dr. Spencer preaches from 2:23-21:17. He preaches on the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus. Spencer encourages the chapel to see the needs of others and help them in their suffering.
Sydnor Lorenzo Stealey was the first President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with an opening prayer from 0:00-1:31. There are scripture readings from various verses in Isaiah 58, Isaiah 40, 2 Corinthians 5 & 6 from 1:40-9:44. Special music is played from 9:52-13:03. Dr. Stealey gives the address from 13:06-29:44. Stealey gives a moment to recognize the students for completing their studies at the seminary. He encourages them to serve God faithfully and to love well everywhere they go. There is a tribute to Dr. Stealey from 29:46-32:55 as this is his last event as president of the seminary before he retires. J. Glenn Blackburn gives a few closing remarks and benediction from 32:56-37:38.
