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- Description:
- Ben Sigel Johnson was Professor of Music. William Randall Lolley was the third President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The concert opens with a responsive reading from 0:00-1:06. Music plays from 1:07-4:03. A prayer of confession is given from 4:12-5:24. Special music plays from 5:52-9:43. A prayer is offered from 10:00-11:43. 2 Corinthians 5:17-19 and Luke 4:16-21 is read from 12:02-13:50. Music plays from 14:02-19:19. Dr. Lolley speaks from 19:41-45:26. He shares the importance of giving worship to God.
- Subject:
- Bible. Luke 4, Bible. Luke , Bible. 2 Corinthians 5, Worship, Bible. 2 Corinthians , and Music
- Creator:
- Johnson, Ben Sigel, Lolley, W. Randall (William Randall), 1931-, and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Owner:
- archives@sebts.edu
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Uploaded:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Modified:
- 02/13/2026
- Date Created:
- 1976-03-23
- Resource Type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_Ben_Sigel_Johnson_and_William_Randall_Lolley_1976-03-23
- Description:
- The inauguration of W. Randall Lolley as the third President of SEBTS. This recording features the entirety of the inauguration ceremony from the Prelude to the Recessional. President Lolley spoke on the raging currents of life that Southeastern must march towards and against in his Inaugural Address titled, "Quo Vadis, Southeastern?" from 57:55-1:26:41.
Dr. Olin Trivette Binkley gives the Invocation from 7:51-9:20. Mr. Roscoe Lolley gives the inaugural prayer from 44:28-46:46. Mr. Carl A. Hudson gives the Installation of the President from 47:01-57:31. Dr. Cecil A. Ray closes with the Benediction from 1:30:43-1:33:05.
The opening music is titled "Prelude and Fugue in C Major" from 0:00-7:48. "O God of Our Fathers" plays from 9:25-11:55. "Almighty God of Our Fathers" plays from 40:25-44:15. "The Seminary Hymn" plays from 1:27:15-1:30:40. "Allegro Maestoso" and "Toccata" close out the audio recording from 1:33:07-1:39:41.
A bulletin for this ceremony is located via the "Related URL" field below.
- Creator:
- Binkley, Olin Trivette, 1908-1999, Ray, Cecil A., Lolley, Roscoe, Lawrence, Lana, McClellan, Albert, Naylor, Robert E., Lolley, W. Randall (William Randall), 1931-, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Hudson, Carl A.
- Owner:
- archives@sebts.edu
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Uploaded:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Modified:
- 02/13/2026
- Date Created:
- 1976-03-11
- Resource Type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Lolley_Inauguration_1976-03-11
- Description:
- William Randall Lolley was the third president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a moment of prayer (0:00-0:59). The guests and students are welcomed to Southeastern for the school year (1:00-3:36). There is a Scripture reading from Galatians 5 (3:37-5:55). Elizabeth B. Barnes is inducted into the faculty at Southeastern Seminary (5:56-8:42). Roy E. De Brand is inducted into the faculty at Southeastern Seminary (8:43-10:54). Ashcraft presents the Award for Faculty Excellence to George W. Braswell Jr. (10:55-31:52). Lolley speaks about past years at Southeastern Seminary and the ideas that gave birth to it (31:53-24:40). He asks the congregation to consider the integrity of Scripture, Southeastern Seminary’s reliance on Scripture, and therefore Southeastern Seminary's integrity (24:41-41:12). The service concludes with a moment of prayer (41:13-41:44).
- Subject:
- Bible, Baptist theological seminaries, Integrity, and Convocation
- Creator:
- Lolley, W. Randall (William Randall), 1931- and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Owner:
- archives@sebts.edu
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Uploaded:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Modified:
- 02/13/2026
- Date Created:
- 1987-08-25
- Resource Type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Convocation_William_Randall_Lolley_1987-08-25
- Description:
- This message was part of the Conference on Biblical Authority. William Randall Lolley was the 3rd president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The conference opens with a word of prayer (00:00-01:24). The speaker gives a brief introduction to the topic of discussion, and he has the audience read from Article 7 of the Abstract of Principles (01:25-06:07). William Randall Lolley is introduced as the conference speaker (06:08-10:03). The choir leads in a song of worship (10:04-13:30). Lolley opens his sermon with a call to seek Jesus who is the word within the word of God (13:31-20:23). He reads from John 1:1-14 and gives a word of prayer (20:24-22:45). Lolley’s sermon centers on John’s description of the person of Jesus, his human nature, his divine nature, and the impact of his ministry (22:46-46:33). Lolley ends the conference with a word of prayer (46:34-47:18).
- Subject:
- Jesus Christ--Person and offices and Divine man (Christology)
- Creator:
- Lolley, W. Randall (William Randall), 1931- and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Owner:
- archives@sebts.edu
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Uploaded:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Modified:
- 02/13/2026
- Date Created:
- 1980-01-30
- Resource Type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Conference_William_Randall_Lolley_1980-01-30
- Description:
- William Randall Lolley was the third president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Chapel opens in prayer (0:00-0:38). The Spring Conference is introduced and speakers and visitors on campus for the conference are introduced (0:38-5:55). Scripture is read from Galatians 3:28 and 1 Corinthians 12:12-13 (5:55-7:02). Undecipherable music (7:02-9:32). Dr. Lolley reads Matthew 16:18 and discusses the meaning of the words “my church,” saying that you have to grow the people in the church in order to grow the church (9:32-13:49). He says there are three general types of Baptist churches: those who belong to the people, to the pastor, or to God (13:49-17:09). He asks the audience which type of church they want to be, and he concludes by encouraging them to be a church that belongs to God and stating that the Spring Conference is focus on growing the people so the church will grow (17:09-19:21). Chapel is closed in prayer (19:21-20:17).
- Subject:
- Church work--Southern Baptist Convention, Church, and Christian life
- Creator:
- Lolley, W. Randall (William Randall), 1931- and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Owner:
- archives@sebts.edu
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Uploaded:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Modified:
- 02/13/2026
- Date Created:
- 1983-03-22
- Resource Type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Spring_Conference_William_Randall_Lolley_1983-03-22
- Description:
- William Randall Lolley was the 3rd president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with an introduction from President Lolley about how he chose the topic of his presentations (0:00-2:50). He reads from Matthew 11 (2:51-3:41). There is a moment of prayer (3:42-5:07). The congregation joins in singing “Blessed Assurance” (5:08-7:19). Lolley speaks about why good and bad things happen in this world without rhyme or reason (7:20-11:51). Lolley speaks of biblical times when bad things happened to “good” people, such as John the Baptist’s question of doubt and God’s will of suffering (11:52-23:40). Lolley has a moment of prayer and gives a charge to the students to commit themselves to Christ (23:41-27:39).
- Subject:
- Theodicy and Suffering
- Creator:
- Lolley, W. Randall (William Randall), 1931- and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Owner:
- archives@sebts.edu
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Uploaded:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Modified:
- 02/13/2026
- Date Created:
- 1987-10-20
- Resource Type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Revival_William_Randall_Lolley_1987-10-20
- Description:
- William Randall Lolley was the 3rd president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with Lolley with some sad news about the death of a loved one from the seminary community (00:00-01:48). The Gospel Voices of Wake Forest sing a song of worship (01:49-08:27). The speaker delivers a gospel reading from Matthew 16:1-4, and he gives a word of prayer (08:28-13:35). The Gospel Voices of Wake Forest sing another song of worship, and they thank Lolley for the invitation to perform in chapel (13:36-21:01). Lolley’s sermon is about signs from God with his passage being Matthew 16:1-4, and he uses a great amount of nature and seasonal imagery to say that God has been faithful to give human signs that point to his grace and redeeming work. Humans just need to be attentive to the one’s he has given (21:02-39:27).
- Subject:
- Gospel singers, Seasons, and Signs and symbols--Religious aspects--Christianity
- Creator:
- Lolley, W. Randall (William Randall), 1931- and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Owner:
- archives@sebts.edu
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Uploaded:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Modified:
- 02/13/2026
- Date Created:
- 1982-11-24
- Resource Type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_William_Randall_Lolley_1982-11-24
- Description:
- • William Randall Lolley was the 3rd president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with organ music, and the speaker gives a word of prayer (00:00-02:06). Lolley declares the beginning of the 35th academic year, and he recognizes some of the emerita faculty present in chapel (02:07-04:54). Dean Morris Ashcraft presents the Award for Faculty Excellence to Delos Miles, professor of Evangelism (04:55-08:05). John R. Morsette, Chairman of the Seminary Development Counsel, presents a check to Miles for his teaching service, and Lolley speaks about how Miles has remained headstrong through the death of his two brothers (08:06-10:45). Ashcraft delivers the Scripture reading from Matthew 19:16-20:16 (10:46-13:43). A soloist sings a song of worship (13:44-17:31). Lolley delivers an expository convocation address on the story of the rich young ruler and the parable of the laborers in the vineyard, and he reminds the audience of Christ’s generosity and his covenantal promises (17:31-37:48). Lolley concludes with a word about the Peace Committee in the Southern Baptist Convention, and he offers his theological solution in four words: Jesus Christ is Lord (37:49-41:44). The service ends with a word of prayer (41:45-42:27).
- Subject:
- Academic rites and ceremonies, Laborers in the vineyard (Parable), and Jesus Christ--Lordship
- Creator:
- Lolley, W. Randall (William Randall), 1931- and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Owner:
- archives@sebts.edu
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Uploaded:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Modified:
- 02/13/2026
- Date Created:
- 1985-08-27
- Resource Type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Convocation_William_Randall_Lolley_1985-08-27
- Description:
- John Edward Steely was the Professor of Church History and Historical Theology at Southeastern Seminary. W. Randall Lolley was the President of Southeastern Seminary. The service begins with organ music (0:00:00-0:17:56). There is a Scripture reading from John 5:4 (0:17:57-0:18:24). Lolley reads from a letter he has from Stealey to Steely asking if Steely will become Assistant Professor of Church History or Historical Theology (0:18:25-0:20:28). Lolley recounts highlights of Steely’s life, including his family, education, and work (0:20:49-0:22:23). Lolley leads the congregation in prayer (0:22:24-0:24:46). The choir sings a song of worship (0:24:47-0:28:46). There is a responsive Scripture reading from both the Old and the New Testaments (0:28:47-0:32:12). Charles Dorman performs “Amazing Grace” on the dulcimer (0:32:13-0:35:39). Lolley and Ashcraft read select passages from Steely’s sermons picked by Steely’s family and close friends (0:35:40-0:53:55). Karen Clark leads the gathering in prayer (0:53:56-0:56:42). The choir performs “Hallelujah” from Handel’s Messiah (0:56:43-1:01:13). The organ performs a song for the benediction (1:01:14-1:07:36).
- Subject:
- Memorial service and God (Christianity)--Worship and love
- Creator:
- Lolley, W. Randall (William Randall), 1931- and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Owner:
- archives@sebts.edu
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Uploaded:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Modified:
- 02/13/2026
- Date Created:
- 1986-04-02
- Resource Type:
- Text and Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Memorial_Service_for_John_Edward_Steely_1986-04-02
- Description:
- William Randall Lolley was the third President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. This chapel convocation marked the thirtieth academic year of Southeastern. The service begins with prayer, welcome, and scripture readings (0:00-4:54). After which, there is a reading of news headlines from the year Southeastern was founded (4:55-10:31). This is followed by a recognition of new professors (10:32-14:59). President Lolley is introduced, and verses from Habakkuk 1-3 are read (15:00-20:26). There is then a period of singing (20:27-25:12). Lolley begins his sermon on Habakkuk themed “living by faith.” He begins with an introduction on the importance and context of the book (25:13-33:10). Lolley then explains two lessons Habakkuk learned, perspective on the world, and insight into the self-defeating aspect of evil (33:11-45:07). He concludes by explaining the implications of living by faith (45:08-48:09). A closing prayer is then offered (48:10-48:56).
- Subject:
- Bible. Habakkuk 1, Bible. Habakkuk, Bible. Habakkuk 2, and Bible. Habakkuk 3
- Creator:
- Lolley, W. Randall (William Randall), 1931- and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Owner:
- archives@sebts.edu
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Uploaded:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Modified:
- 02/13/2026
- Date Created:
- 1980-09-04
- Resource Type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Convocation_William_Randall_Lolley_1980-09-04
- Description:
- Disclaimer: Audio quality is low, and most of the dialogue is inaudible. William Randall Lolley was the 3rd president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The event opens with Lolley giving his personal thoughts on the updates of business in the Southern Baptist Convention, and he speaks on the battle for the Bible and its importance (0:00:00-0:30:19). The first question is about the data of those in the SBC who are seminary trained (0:30:20-0:32:28). A second question is raised pertaining to a certain person (0:32:29-0:35:26). The third question is about recording and video cassettes (0:35:27-0:39:27). The fourth question is about churches needing help in finding more mainline Baptist pastors (0:39:28-0:50:27). The fifth question is about associationism and placement of graduates in churches (0:50:28-1:06:58). There is an extended time of dialogue dealing with the DOM and associations (1:06:59-1:52:27). The final question is about the DOM’s role of assisting pastors (1:52:28-1:55:30). The events with a time of announcements and prayer requests (1:55:31-2:05:23).
- Subject:
- Church controversies, Clerical work, Bible--Criticism, interpretation, etc., and Missions
- Creator:
- Lolley, W. Randall (William Randall), 1931- and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Owner:
- archives@sebts.edu
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Uploaded:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Modified:
- 02/13/2026
- Date Created:
- 1986-01-15
- Resource Type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Event_DOM_Dialogue_1986-01-15
- Description:
- Donna M. Forrester was Chaplain. William Randall Lolley was the 3rd president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. C. Michael Hawn was Associate Professor of Church Music. The service begins with an introductory word from Forrester about life and death (00:00-01:02). Lolley delivers two Scripture readings, and he gives a word of prayer (01:03-05:20). Hawn sings a song of worship (05:21-08:57). Forrester leads the audience in an extended time of prayer for Zenetta Regan, her family, and all her friends at Southeastern (08:58-22:16). The service ends with a benediction (22:17-22:57).
- Subject:
- Memorial service, Prayer, and Life and death, Power over--Religious aspects--Christianity
- Creator:
- Forrester, Donna M., Lolley, W. Randall (William Randall), 1931-, Hawn, C. Michael, and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Owner:
- archives@sebts.edu
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Uploaded:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Modified:
- 02/13/2026
- Date Created:
- 1985-12-13
- Resource Type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Memorial_Service_for_Zenetta_Regan_1985-12-13
- Description:
- William Randall Lolley was the 3rd president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a word of prayer and organ music (00:00-02:40). President Randall Lolley declares the opening of 32nd academic years, and he gives two announcements about evening classes (02:41-04:41). The speaker delivers the Scripture readings from Deuteronomy 6:4-5, Leviticus 19:18, and Luke 10:25-37 (04:42-07:53). C. Michael Hawn is inducted into the faculty of Southeastern, and Lolley introduces the adjunctive and visiting faculty (07:54-11:29). Bob Spiggs, member of the financial development office, presents an award to a Southeastern alumnus for his financial giving to the seminary (11:30-14:44). Lolley announces the completion of renovations to the first floor of Binkley chapel, and Dean Morris Ashcraft gives a word of prayer (14:45-19:40). Lolley recognizes the architect who worked on the renovations, and a song of worship is performed (19:41-24:12). Lolley delivers a sermon with the focus text being Luke 10:25-37, and he urges the students of Southeastern to live up to the soul of the seminary by loving their neighbors in the same way the Samaritan loved the man who was robbed and beaten to near death (24:13-44:30). Ashcraft ends the service with a word of prayer and a benediction (44:31-45:27).
- Subject:
- Good Samaritan (Parable), Neighbors, and Love--Religious aspects--Christianity
- Creator:
- Lolley, W. Randall (William Randall), 1931- and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Owner:
- archives@sebts.edu
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Uploaded:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Modified:
- 02/13/2026
- Date Created:
- 1982-08-31
- Resource Type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Convocation_William_Randall_Lolley_1982-08-31
- Description:
- William Randall Lolley was the 3rd president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with organ music (0:00-6:57). The organist and choir sing “O God Our Help in Ages Past” (6:58-11:41). There is a moment of prayer (11:42-13:31). A welcome is extended to the chapel guests, and the newest “Southeasterners” are recognized (13:32-16:15). A portrait of the late John Edward Steely is presented to his wife Donna Steely and her two children as a gift (16:16-19:26). The opportunity of a preview for the Ledford Center is announced (19:27-21:30). The Development Counsel Award for Faculty Excellence is presented to Dr. Alan Neely (21:31-24:41). The Citation for Excellence in Christian Ministry is awarded to Reid Douglass Hardin (24:42-31:55). Hardin expresses his gratitude for all who have supported him (31:56-34:17). The history of the congregational hymn is given (34:18-35:54). There is a Scripture reading (35:55-39:23). Lolley speaks about the twelve disciples as the “original manuscripts” of the gospel and their reliance on Christ (39:24-47:03). He discusses their slip ups and failures, emphasizing how “the Lord helped [them] back on their feet,” just as He does with all believers (47:04-56:52). Lolley closes his presentation with prayer (56:52-57:30). The guests are invited to meet the Hardins, and there is a benediction (57:31-58:21).
- Subject:
- Forgiveness and Christians
- Creator:
- Lolley, W. Randall (William Randall), 1931- and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Owner:
- archives@sebts.edu
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Uploaded:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Modified:
- 02/13/2026
- Date Created:
- 1986-08-26
- Resource Type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Convocation_William_Randall_Lolley_1986-08-26
- Description:
- Note - this event was likely held at 7pm.
Dr. William Randall Lolley was the 3rd president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. This is a special, evening Question and Answer session between President Lolley, students, and local townspeople. The service begins with people adjusting the audio-visual equipment and others being seated (0:00:00-0:00:54). Lolley is introduced (0:00:55-0:01:32). Lolley speaks about chapel renovations (1:32-5:24) then speaks about Southeastern’s connection with the public. Lolley mentions Southeastern’s connection with the SBC (6:15), the seminary’s trustees (13:10), the seminary’s faculty, staff, and students (16:10), and the town of Wake Forest (22:00). The Q&A begins at 25:00. Lolley does not always repeat the questions, and he occasionally reiterates them in the form of a statement. Lolley is asked, “How do you feel about Dr. Drummond? When will he start?” (25:26). Lolley is asked about rumors of professors leaving SEBTS en masse for form a new seminary [SeminEx II] (34:39). Lolley is asked about hope for restoration (37:45). Lolley is asked what the townspeople can do to support faculty and staff who remain at SEBTS (49:20). Lolley is asked about the upcoming SBC Annual Meeting (57:43). Lolley closes the service in a moment of prayer (1:06:10-1:07:01).
- Subject:
- Liberalism (Religion)--Southern Baptist Convention, Evangelicalism--Southern Baptist Convention, Church controversies--Southern Baptist Convention, and Theological seminary presidents
- Creator:
- Lolley, W. Randall (William Randall), 1931- and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Owner:
- archives@sebts.edu
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Uploaded:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Modified:
- 02/13/2026
- Date Created:
- 1988-03-01
- Resource Type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Event_William_Randall_Lolley_1988-03-01
- Description:
- William Randall Lolley was the third president of SEBTS. The commencement begins with a word of prayer (0:00-2:12). It continues with Scripture reading and another word of prayer (2:13-8:04). President Lolley speaks of the birth and growth of SEBTS and introduces Linda Lee Baker, Senior Class Representative (8:05-12:44). Baker presents a gift to the Lolleys (12:45-15:14). Lolley thanks the graduates for the gift (15:15-16:37). The choir sings a song of worship (16:38-20:20). Dean Morris Ashcraft presents awards to certain graduates (20:21-31:27). The choir sings another song of worship (31:28-34:54). Lolley congratulates the graduates and discusses freedom for all to accept the call to minister (34:55-41:09). Lolley dedicates the night and offers a word of prayer (41:10-42:24). Lolley begins his sermon, based on the three dimensions of ministry found in John 13:1-17 (42:25-42:46). The first dimension is the “means” of ministry, referring to the discovery of ministry (42:47-45:36). The second dimension is the “method” of ministry: servitude (45:37-51:55). The third dimension is the “ends” of ministry, regarding the uniqueness of individual ministries (51:57-1:00:15). Lolley ends with promising the graduates that it is alright to make mistakes and recites from the poet Rudyard Kipling (1:00:16-1:03:00). The event is concluded with a word of prayer (1:03:01-1:03:36).
- Subject:
- Commencement ceremonies, Bible. John, and Ministry
- Creator:
- Lolley, W. Randall (William Randall), 1931- and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Owner:
- archives@sebts.edu
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Uploaded:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Modified:
- 02/13/2026
- Date Created:
- 1988-05-06
- Resource Type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Commencement_William_Randall_Lolley_1988-05-06
- Description:
- William Randall Lolley was the 3rd president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with organ music (00:00-01:56). Morris Ashcroft, Dean of the Faculty, delivers an announcement about the death of visiting professor Bishop Stephen Neill and a Southeastern student, and he gives a word of prayer (01:57-03:42). President Randall Lolley announces the beginning of the 34th academic year, and he recognizes the new students (03:43-06:10). A speaker delivers the Scripture readings from Matthew 27:45-56 and Luke 23:55-24:11 (06:11-10:25). Thomas R. Mckibbens Jr. is inducted into the faculty (10:26-13:07). Ashcraft presents the Award for Faculty Excellence to Thomas H. Graves (13:08-17:25). Lee Beaver, a member of the Board of Trustees, presents an aid fund for Southeastern (17:26-20:51). Lolley and his wife are presented awards of appreciation for 10 years of faithful service to Southeastern (20:52-26:03). For his convocation address, Lolley delivers a critique on the resolution on the ordination and role of women in ministry delivered at the 1984 Southern Baptist Convention in Kansas City, MO, and he speaks about the importance of women in the church using various characters and passages from Scriptures and stories of women in recent church history (26:04-47:05). The service ends with a word of prayer (47:06-48:05).
- Subject:
- Women in Christianity--History, Ordination of women--Southern Baptist Convention, and Women in the Bible
- Creator:
- Lolley, W. Randall (William Randall), 1931- and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Owner:
- archives@sebts.edu
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Uploaded:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Modified:
- 02/13/2026
- Date Created:
- 1984-08-28
- Resource Type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Convocation_William_Randall_Lolley_1984-08-28
- Description:
- William Randall Lolley was the third president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with the sharing of prayer concerns (0:00-0:41). Lolley shares about why the texts from which he will be speaking are special (0:42-5:20). Lolley reads passages of Scripture from I John and Matthew (5:21-7:46). There is a moment of prayer (7:47-8:33). Lolley speaks about the line which Kedron draws (8:34-12:13). He argues that the people who came to arrest Jesus believed they were doing God’s will (12:14-15:50). Lolley states that instead, the people wanted to do God’s will their way (15:51-21:26). Lolley shares that Jesus is the One who truly did God’s will (21:27-25:24). There is a moment of prayer (25:25-28:30). The service closes with the call to sing a hymn (28:31-28:51).
- Subject:
- God--Will--History of doctrines and Zealots (Jewish party)
- Creator:
- Lolley, W. Randall (William Randall), 1931- and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Owner:
- archives@sebts.edu
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Uploaded:
- 02/12/2026
- Date Modified:
- 02/13/2026
- Date Created:
- 1987-10-22
- Resource Type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Revival_William_Randall_Lolley_1987-10-22
