Index Catalog // Archives & Special Collections at Southeastern

1. SEBTS Commencement Program 1961

Subject:: Commencement ceremonies and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Creator:: 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:: 1961-05-18
Resource Type:: Text
Identifier:: IRG.02.06.01_005_028

2. SEBTS Commencement Program 1960

Subject:: Commencement ceremonies and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Creator:: 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:: 1960-05-12
Resource Type:: Text
Identifier:: IRG.02.06.01_005_027

3. SEBTS Commencement Program 1958

Subject:: Commencement ceremonies and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Creator:: 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:: 1958-05-15
Resource Type:: Text
Identifier:: IRG.02.06.01_005_025_B

4. SEBTS Commencement Program 1958 - Mid-Semester

Subject:: Commencement ceremonies and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Creator:: 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:: 1958-01-17
Resource Type:: Text
Identifier:: IRG.02.06.01_005_025_A

5. SEBTS Commencement Program 1957 - Mid-Semester

Subject:: Commencement ceremonies and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Creator:: 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:: 1957-01-25
Resource Type:: Text
Identifier:: IRG.02.06.01_005_024_A

6. SEBTS Commencement Program 1955

Subject:: Commencement ceremonies and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Creator:: 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:: 1955-04-28
Resource Type:: Text
Identifier:: IRG.02.06.01_005_022

7. SEBTS Commencement Program 1959

Subject:: Commencement ceremonies and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Creator:: 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:: 1959-05-14
Resource Type:: Text
Identifier:: IRG.02.06.01_005_026

8. SEBTS Commencement Program 1954

Subject:: Commencement ceremonies and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Creator:: 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:: 1954-04-29
Resource Type:: Text
Identifier:: IRG.02.06.01_005_021

9. SEBTS Commencement Program 1957

Subject:: Commencement ceremonies and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Creator:: 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:: 1957-05-23
Resource Type:: Text
Identifier:: IRG.02.06.01_005_024_B

10. Southeastern News December 15, 1984

Subject:: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Durham, John I., 1933-, and Commencement ceremonies
Creator:: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Owner:: archives@sebts.edu
Location:: Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:: English
Date Uploaded:: 02/12/2026
Date Modified:: 02/12/2026
Date Created:: 1984-12-15
Rights Statement:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Text
Identifier:: SEBTS_SN_1984_12_15

11. SEBTS Commencement - Thomas H. Graves May 15, 1982

Description:: Thomas H. Graves was Associate Professor of Philosophy of Religion. The service begins with a word of prayer (0:00:00-0:03:13). Two speakers deliver the Scripture reading from Deuteronomy 6:1-9 and 2 Corinthians 4:1-18 (0:03:14-0:08:15). President Randall Lolley welcomes everyone to the commencement service (0:08:16-0:11:37). The Associate of Divinity degrees are conferred (0:11:38-0:16:23). The Master of Religious Education degrees are conferred (0:16:24-0:18:36). The Master of Divinity degrees are conferred (0:18:37-0:37:00). The Master of Theology degrees are conferred (0:37:01-0:39:31). The Doctor of Ministry degrees are conferred (0:39:32-0:42:11). Lolley introduces Thomas H. Graves as the commencement speaker (0:42:12-0:42:26). Graves speaks about the culture of death in the modern age, and he charges the graduates to go and serve Jesus Christ as evangels of life (0:42:27-1:00:15). The service ends with a word of prayer and a benediction (1:00:16-1:01:17).
Subject:: Commencement ceremonies, Jesus Christ--Spiritual life, and Death in popular culture
Creator:: Graves, Thomas H. and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Owner:: archives@sebts.edu
Location:: Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:: English
Date Uploaded:: 02/12/2026
Date Modified:: 02/12/2026
Date Created:: 1982-05-15
Resource Type:: Audio
Identifier:: SEBTS_Commencement_Thomas_H_Graves_1982-05-15

12. Southeastern Campus Bulletin April 1956

Subject:: Miller, Samuel Howard, 1900-1968, Archer, Glenn L., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Calendar, Weatherspoon, J. B. (Jesse Burton), 1886-1964, and Commencement ceremonies
Creator:: 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:: 1956-04
Rights Statement:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Text
Identifier:: SEBTS_SCBa_1956_04

13. The Enquiry Volume 18 Number 5 1981

Subject:: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wood, James Edward, Commencement ceremonies, and Chaplains
Creator:: 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:: 1981-11-17
Rights Statement:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Text
Identifier:: SEBTS_Enquiry_018_005_1981

14. The Enquiry Volume 7 Number 14 1971

Description:: Volume 7 of the Enquiry lacked consistent numbering, so issue numbers that were annotated on the items were used.
Subject:: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Commencement ceremonies
Creator:: 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:: 1971-05-18
Rights Statement:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Text
Identifier:: SEBTS_Enquiry_007_014_1971

15. Update Number 91 May 1982

Subject:: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Student government, and Commencement ceremonies
Creator:: 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:: 1982-05
Rights Statement:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Text
Identifier:: SEBTS_Update_091_1982

16. Southeastern Campus Bulletin April 1963

Subject:: Allen, Clifton J. (Clifton Judson), 1901-1986, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Calendar, and Commencement ceremonies
Creator:: 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:: 1963-04
Rights Statement:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Text
Identifier:: SEBTS_SCBa_1963_04

17. News and Information May 1996

Subject:: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Commencement ceremonies
Creator:: 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:: 1996-05
Rights Statement:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Text
Identifier:: SEBTS_NI_1996_05

18. Update Number 69 June 1980

Subject:: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Construction projects, and Commencement ceremonies
Creator:: 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:: 1980-06
Rights Statement:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Text
Identifier:: SEBTS_Update_069_1980

19. The Enquiry Volume 10 Number 8 1974

Subject:: Patnaik, Theophilus, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Commencement ceremonies
Creator:: 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:: 1974-03-21
Rights Statement:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Text
Identifier:: SEBTS_Enquiry_010_008_1974

20. Update Number 68 May 1980

Subject:: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Commencement ceremonies
Creator:: 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:: 1980-05
Rights Statement:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Text
Identifier:: SEBTS_Update_068_1980

21. The Enquiry Volume 13 Number 15 1977

Subject:: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Commencement ceremonies
Creator:: 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:: 1977-04-28
Rights Statement:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Text
Identifier:: SEBTS_Enquiry_013_015_1977

22. Update Number 33 May 1977

Subject:: Missions, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Construction projects, and Commencement ceremonies
Creator:: 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:: 1977-05
Rights Statement:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Text
Identifier:: SEBTS_Update_033_1977

23. Update Number 139 June 1986

Subject:: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Commencement ceremonies
Creator:: 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:: 1986-06
Rights Statement:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Text
Identifier:: SEBTS_Update_139_1986

24. Southeastern Seminary Bulletin Volume 2 Number 3 1954

Subject:: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Commencement ceremonies, and Southeastern Seminary Bulletin
Creator:: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Owner:: archives@sebts.edu
Location:: Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:: English
Date Uploaded:: 02/12/2026
Date Modified:: 02/18/2026
Date Created:: 1954-04
Rights Statement:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Text
Identifier:: SEBTS_SSB_002_003_1954

25. News and Information May 1995

Description:: These items likely date to May 1995. Both items provide information showing events which possibly took place in May, suggesting they were written during that month or shortly after. SEBTS_NI_1995_05a: Patterson Issues Father-Like Charge To Southeastern Graduates; SEBTS_NI_1995_05b: Mission Field Changing For Career Home Missionary
Subject:: Faculty, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Commencement ceremonies
Creator:: 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:: 1995-05
Rights Statement:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Text
Identifier:: SEBTS_NI_1995_05

29. Update Number 123 January 1985

Subject:: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Commencement ceremonies
Creator:: 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:: 1985-01
Rights Statement:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Text
Identifier:: SEBTS_Update_123_1985

30. Update Number 111 January 1984

Subject:: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Commencement ceremonies
Creator:: 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:: 1984-01
Rights Statement:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Text
Identifier:: SEBTS_Update_111_1984

31. Update Number 145 January 1987

Subject:: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Commencement ceremonies
Creator:: 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:: 1987-01
Rights Statement:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Text
Identifier:: SEBTS_Update_145_1987

32. Update Number 134 December 1985

Subject:: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Commencement ceremonies
Creator:: 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
Rights Statement:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Text
Identifier:: SEBTS_Update_134_1985

33. Southeastern Campus Bulletin May 1962

Subject:: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Calendar, and Commencement ceremonies
Creator:: 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:: 1962-05
Rights Statement:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Text
Identifier:: SEBTS_SCBa_1962_05

34. The Enquiry Volume 18 Number 7 1982

Subject:: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Commencement ceremonies
Creator:: 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:: 1982-01-22
Rights Statement:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Text
Identifier:: SEBTS_Enquiry_018_007_1982

35. Update Number 87 January 1982

Subject:: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Commencement ceremonies
Creator:: 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:: 1982-01
Rights Statement:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Text
Identifier:: SEBTS_Update_087_1982

36. Update Number 104 June 1983

Subject:: Faculty, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Commencement ceremonies
Creator:: 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:: 1983-06
Rights Statement:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Text
Identifier:: SEBTS_Update_104_1983

37. Update Number 116 June 1984

Subject:: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Commencement ceremonies
Creator:: 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:: 1984-06
Rights Statement:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Text
Identifier:: SEBTS_Update_116_1984

38. Update Number 150 June 1987

Subject:: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Commencement ceremonies
Creator:: 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:: 1987-06
Rights Statement:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Text
Identifier:: SEBTS_Update_150_1987

39. Update Number 9 May 1975

Subject:: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Commencement ceremonies
Creator:: 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:: 1975-05
Rights Statement:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Text
Identifier:: SEBTS_Update_009_1975

40. Southeastern Campus Bulletin May 1960

Subject:: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Calendar, and Commencement ceremonies
Creator:: 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:: 1960-05
Rights Statement:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Text
Identifier:: SEBTS_SCBa_1960_05

41. Southeastern Campus Bulletin May 1958

Subject:: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Calendar, Nelson, Dotson McGinnis, Jr., and Commencement ceremonies
Creator:: 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:: 1958-05
Rights Statement:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Text
Identifier:: SEBTS_SCBa_1958_05

42. Update Number 22 June 1976

Subject:: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Construction projects, and Commencement ceremonies
Creator:: 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:: 1976-06
Rights Statement:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Text
Identifier:: SEBTS_Update_022_1976

43. Update Number 80 May 1981

Subject:: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Commencement ceremonies
Creator:: 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:: 1981-05
Rights Statement:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Text
Identifier:: SEBTS_Update_080_1981

44. Update Number 128 June 1985

Subject:: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Construction projects, and Commencement ceremonies
Creator:: 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:: 1985-06
Rights Statement:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Text
Identifier:: SEBTS_Update_128_1985

45. The Enquiry Volume 9 Number 12 1973

Subject:: Graham, Billy, 1918-2018, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Commencement ceremonies
Creator:: 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:: 1973-04-25
Rights Statement:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Text
Identifier:: SEBTS_Enquiry_009_012_1973

46. Update Number 46 June 1978

Subject:: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Commencement ceremonies
Creator:: 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:: 1978-06
Rights Statement:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Text
Identifier:: SEBTS_Update_046_1978

47. Southeastern News December 21, 1992

Description:: SEBTS_SN_1992_12_21a: George Addresses Southeastern Graduates; SEBTS_SN_1992_12_21b: Southeastern Holds Commencement Ceremony
Subject:: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Patterson, Paige, and Commencement ceremonies
Creator:: 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:: 1992-12-21
Rights Statement:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Text
Identifier:: SEBTS_SN_1992_12_21

48. Southeastern News May 15, 1991

Subject:: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Commencement ceremonies
Creator:: 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:: 1991-05-15
Rights Statement:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Text
Identifier:: SEBTS_SN_1991_05_15

49. Update Number 34 June 1977

Subject:: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Construction projects, and Commencement ceremonies
Creator:: 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:: 1977-06
Rights Statement:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Text
Identifier:: SEBTS_Update_034_1977

50. Update Number 45 May 1978

Subject:: Faculty, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Commencement ceremonies
Creator:: 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:: 1978-05
Rights Statement:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Text
Identifier:: SEBTS_Update_045_1978

51. Update Number 135 January 1986

Subject:: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Commencement ceremonies
Creator:: 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
Rights Statement:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Text
Identifier:: SEBTS_Update_135_1986

52. Southeastern News April 29, 1983

Description:: SEBTS_SN_1983_04_29a: Father, Son to Graduate Together; SEBTS_SN_1983_04_29b: Trotter Reflect on 28 Years at Southeastern
Subject:: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Trotter, J. Carroll (Julius Carroll), 1917-2009, and Commencement ceremonies
Creator:: 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:: 1983-04-29
Rights Statement:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Text
Identifier:: SEBTS_SN_1983_04_29

53. SEBTS Commencement - Thomas Downing May 13, 1983

Description:: Thomas Downing was a pastor, including pastor of University Baptist Church in Chapel Hill. The service opens in prayer (0:00-3:10). Scripture is read aloud from Genesis 4:1-12 (3:10-6:10). A prayer is led (6:10-8:10). Dr. Lolley introduces the commencement sermon (8:10-10:28). A student presents a check to go toward the construction of a prayer garden from the graduating class (10:28-11:00). Dr. Lolley reflects on the graduates’ gift and announces that the presentation of awards will begin (11:00-13:22). Dr. Ashcraft presents academic awards and Dr. Lolley congratulates the recipients (13:22-20:05). Dr. Lolley introduces the commencement sermon speaker, Dr. Thomas Downing (20:05-22:08). Dr. Downing begins his address with prayer (22:08-22:44). His message focuses on grace and how one can still know that grace even when experiencing the challenges of life (22:44-44:10). He concludes by stating that the hope in the land of Nod, instead of Eden, is the gospel (42:00-44:10). Dr. Downing closes his message in prayer (44:10-44:45). The service is then closed in prayer (44:45-46:27).
Subject:: Bible stories, English--Genesis, Eden, Commencement ceremonies, and Grace (Theology)
Creator:: Downing, Thomas 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:: 1983-05-13
Resource Type:: Audio
Identifier:: SEBTS_Commencement_Thomas_Downing_1983-05-13

54. SEBTS Commencement - Morris Ashcraft May 14, 1983

Description:: Morris Ashcraft was Professor of Theology and Dean of the Faculty. The commencement service is opened in prayer (0:00-4:40). Scripture is read aloud from Jeremiah 23:23-28, 2 Corinthians 4:1-2, and 1 Corinthians 15:3-7 (4:40-7:45). Dr. Lolley welcomes and extends thanks to Dr. Trotter and his wife in recognition of Dr. Trotter’s retirement (7:45-10:19). Dr. Lolley introduces the conferring of degrees (10:19-11:00). Dr. Lolley and Dr. Ashcraft perform the conferring of degrees for the Associate of Divinity degree (11:00-15:15). The service continues with the conferring of degrees for the Master of Religious Education (15:15-18:00). Next, degrees are conferred for the Master of Divinity (18:00-35:40). The Master of Theology degrees follow (35:40-38:35). Finally, the Doctor of Ministry degrees are conferred (38:35-41:55). Dr. Ashcraft is introduced as the speaker for graduation (41:55-42:05). Dr. Ashcraft encourages graduates to remember the gospel, remember the men and women who brought the gospel to them, and to pass the gospel on to others (42:05-45:23). He reminds graduates that they were called to be where they are now and to remember the way of Christ, telling the truth (45:23-49:57). He reminds them they are ambassadors for Christ and to be faithful in preaching the Word (49:57-52:47). Finally, Dr. Ashcraft encourages them to live righteously and to be faithful with their work (52:47-1:02:41). The commencement service is closed in prayer (1:02:41-1:04:38).
Subject:: Commencement ceremonies and Christian life
Creator:: Ashcraft, Morris 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:: 1983-05-14
Resource Type:: Audio
Identifier:: SEBTS_Commencement_Morris_Ashcraft_1983-05-14

55. SEBTS Commencement - John I. Durham May 10, 1980

Description:: John I. Durham was Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament. The service begins with a word of prayer (0:00:00-0:01:20). The audience sings the Doxology (0:01:21-0:02:00). A speaker reads from Exodus 33:18-34:8 (0:02:01-0:05:09). Another speaker reads from Matthew 11:2-6 and 25-30 (0:05:10-0:07:27). There is a song of worship (0:07:28-0:10:56). President Lolley gives his commencement address to the audience (0:10:57-0:13:59). The degrees are conferred for those who have completed the Associates of Divinity qualifications (0:14:00-0:20:36). The degrees are conferred for those who have completed the Master of Religious Education qualifications (0:20:37-0:23:55). The degrees are conferred for those who completed the Master of Divinity qualifications (0:23:56-0:53:30). The degrees are conferred for those who have completed the Master of Theology qualifications (0:53:31-0:57:38). The degrees are conferred for those who have completed the Doctor of Ministry qualifications (05:57:39-1:03:40). A round of applause is given for the graduates, and President Lolley presents John I. Durham as the commencement speaker (1:03:41-1:04:20). The title of Durham is the “Mystery of Ministry,” and he speaks on the ministry as emulating the person of Christ (1:05:21-1:27:17). The audience sings a song of worship (1:27:18-1:31:27). A speaker ends the service with a word of prayer (1:31:28-1:33:31).
Subject:: Commencement ceremonies, Jesus Christ--History of doctrines, and Church work
Creator:: Durham, John I., 1933- 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:: 1980-05-10
Resource Type:: Audio
Identifier:: SEBTS_Commencement_John_I_Durham_1980-05-10

56. SEBTS Commencement - Morris Ashcraft May 7, 1988

Description:: Morris Ashcraft was the Professor of Theology and Dean of the Faculty at SEBTS. The commencement begins with a word of prayer (00:00-01:27). President William Randall Lolley welcomes the graduates with the announcement of this event being the first in a newly air-conditioned Binkley Chapel (01:28-04:07). Lolley speaks about the word “free” as the most precious word after “love” and highlights the school’s embrace of “fundamentalism” (04:08-06:28). Dr. William Rogers, Dean of the School of Christian Education at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, is introduced (06:29-07:44). Dr. Rogers identifies a few fellow colleagues and prepares to read two statements (07:45-08:11). The first statement is one of encouragement to Southeastern after experiencing a difficult time (08:12-09:27). The second statement is directed towards Lolley, praising his leadership (09:28-11:28). Lolley accepts both statements on behalf of the school (11:29-11:57). Scripture reading begins with Psalm 131 and ends with 1 Thessalonians 5:16-21 and 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 (11:58-16:38). Lolley instructs graduates to come receive their diplomas when they are called and asks Dean Ashcraft to announce the graduates (16:39-17:55). The recipients of the Associate Degree in Divinity receive their diplomas (17:56-22:32). The recipients of the Master Degree in Christian Education receive their diplomas (22:33-25:22). The recipients of the Master Degree in Divinity receive their diplomas (25:23-43:54). The recipients of the Doctorate Degree in Ministry receive their diplomas (43:55-48:35). Lolley presents Dean Ashcraft to give his charge to the students (48:36-49:21). Reading from 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 and 1 Thessalonians 5:16-21, Ashcraft gives the students the final charge (49:22-1:08:41). Lolley and the graduates participate in a litany of mission (1:08:42-1:11:22). The commencement ends with the Seminary song (cut) and a word of prayer (1:11:23-1:12:38).
Subject:: Bible. Thessalonians, 1st, Encouragement--Religious aspects--Christianity, and Commencement ceremonies
Creator:: Ashcraft, Morris 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:: 1988-05-07
Resource Type:: Audio
Identifier:: SEBTS_Commencement_Morris_Ashcraft_1988-05-07

57. SEBTS Commencement - Samuel Eugene Balentine December 13, 1986

Description:: Samuel Eugene Balentine was Associate Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament. The service begins with a prayer of invocation (0:00:00-0:03:20). There are Scripture readings from Deuteronomy 6 and Colossians 2 and 3 (0:03:21-0:06:59). A welcome is extended to the guests of the commencement ceremony, and thanks and recognition are given for the graduates (0:07:00-0:11:13). George Johnson presents a gift on behalf of the graduates for the Southeastern library (0:11:14-0:11:46). Thanks are offered for the gift (0:11:47-0:12:44). There is a song of worship (0:12:45-0:15:54). Balentine speaks of the Israelites following the instruction of the Lord as an illustration for his charge for the graduates to love God and live like it (0:15:55-0:33:26). The name of the recipient of the Associate of Divinity degree is called so she may come forward and receive her diploma (0:33:27-0:37:24). The names of the recipients of the Master of Religious Education degree are called so they may come forward and receive their diplomas (0:37:25-0:39:52). The names of the recipients of the Master of Divinity degree are called so they may come forward and receive their diplomas (0:39:53-0:54:38). The names of the recipients of the Master of Theology degree are called so they may come forward and receive their diplomas (0:54:39-0:57:25). The names of the recipients of the Doctor of Ministry degree are called so they may come forward and receive their diplomas (0:57:26-1:03:33). There is a litany of mission (1:03:34-1:06:20). There is a moment of prayer to conclude the service (1:06:21-1:07:06).
Subject:: Baptist theological seminaries and Commencement ceremonies
Creator:: Balentine, Samuel E. (Samuel Eugene), 1950- 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:: 1986-12-13
Resource Type:: Text and Audio
Identifier:: SEBTS_Commencement_Samuel_Eugene_Balentine_1986-12-13

58. SEBTS Commencement - Delos Miles May 10, 1986

Description:: Delos Miles was the Professor of Evangelism at Southeastern Seminary. The service begins with organ music (0:00:00-0:05:57). There is a moment of silence in memory of John Edward Steely and a moment of prayer (0:05:58-0:08:18). There is a Scripture reading from Jeremiah 45 (0:08:19-0:09:47). There is a Scripture reading from Hebrews 11 and 12 (0:09:48-0:13:38). The guests are welcomed as witnesses of the commencement ceremony (0:13:39-0:15:44). A description of the Associate of Divinity degree is provided, and the names of the recipients of the Associate of Divinity degree are called so they may receive their diplomas (0:15:45-0:22:51). A description of the Master of Religious Education degree is provided, and the names of the recipients of the Master of Religious Education degree are called so they may receive their diplomas (0:22:52-0:26:08). A description of the Master of Divinity degree is provided, and the names of the recipients of the Master of Divinity degree are called so they may receive their diploma (0:26:09-0:50:06). A description of the Master of Theology degree is provided, and the names of the recipients of the Master of Theology degree are called so they may receive their hood and diploma (0:50:07-0:53:17). A description of the Doctor of Ministry degree is provided, and the names of the recipients of the Doctor of Ministry degree are called so they may receive their hood and diploma (0:53:18-1:01:39). The graduates are congratulated, and Delos Miles is announced to give the charge (1:01:40-1:02:17). Miles shares encouragement for running the race of seeking first the kingdom of God, to lay aside the weight of selfish desires and follow the example of Jesus (1:02:18-1:20:57). There is a litany of mission and a blessing (1:20:58-1:25:12).
Subject:: Commencement ceremonies
Creator:: Miles, Delos 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:: 1986-05-10
Resource Type:: Audio
Identifier:: SEBTS_Commencement_Delos_Miles_1986-05-10

59. SEBTS Commencement - Clyde E. Fant May 10, 1985

Description:: Clyde E. Fant was the professor of Preaching. The service begins with a word of prayer (0:00:00-0:1:00). There is a Scripture reading from I Corinthians 1 and a word of prayer (0:01:01-0:06:58). The audience is welcomed to the commencement ceremony (0:06:59-0:08:12) Mark Hollar makes a gift on behalf of the graduates to the school (0:08:13-0:09:28). President Lolley publicly thanks Fred Sandusky (0:09:29-0:13:19). Ashcraft announces the winners of the awards and prizes from the seminary (0:13:20-0:26:16). The choir sings a song of worship (0:26:17-0:29:49). Clyde E. Fant is introduced as the baccalaureate sermon speaker (0:29:50-0:31:50). Fant reminds the graduates that the Lord will remain with them (0:31:51-0:35:32). Fant speaks about the early years of Jesus’ full-time ministry and the temptation he faced (0:35:33-0:48:54). Fant speaks about how just as Jesus faced temptation and persecution, so will all Christians who live in a fallen world (0:48:55-0:58:53). Fant speaks about remaining faithful on what he calls the Galilean Journey because Jesus remained faithful (0:58:54-1:13:20). Fant closes the service in a moment of prayer, a song of worship is sung, and a Scriptural blessing is spoken over the graduates (1:13:21-1:19:44).
Subject:: Commencement ceremonies, Persecution, and Christian life
Creator:: Fant, Clyde E. 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:: 1985-05-10
Resource Type:: Audio
Identifier:: SEBTS_Commencement_Clyde_E_Fant_1985-05-10

60. SEBTS Commencement - Alan P. Neely May 12, 1984

Description:: Alan P. Neely was Professor of Missions. The service begins with a word of prayer (0:00:00-0:03:22). Two speakers deliver the Scripture readings from Isaiah 42:1-6 and 2 Corinthians 5:14-6:1 (0:03:23-0:06:48). President Randall Lolley welcomes all guests, he shares about the importance of commencement, and he gives a word of gratitude to two retiring faculty members, Elmo Scoggins and James Blackmore (0:06:49-0:13:37). Lolley invites friends and family members to stand when the graduates receive their diploma (0:13:38-0:14:24). The Associate of Divinity degrees are conferred (0:14:25-0:21:15). The Master of Religious Education degrees are conferred (0:21:16-0:23:20). The Master of Divinity degrees are conferred (0:23:21-0:41:33). The Doctor of Ministry degrees are conferred (0:41:34-0:46:11). C. Michael Hawn and John Steely are introduced as the worship leaders, and Alan P. Neely is introduced as the commencement speaker (0:46:12-0:46:52). Hawn and Steely play “Amazing Grace” on acoustic guitars (0:46:52-0:49:52). Neely delivers a sermon on 2 Corinthians 5:14-6:1, and he gives a charge to the graduates to preach the gospel at any opportunity for the purpose of reconciliation (0:49:53-1:13:46). Lolley leads in a round of applause for the graduates, and the service ends with a word of prayer (1:13:47-1:14:51).
Subject:: Preaching, Commencement ceremonies, and Reconciliation--Religious aspects--Christianity
Creator:: Neely, Alan, 1928-2003 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:: 1984-05-12
Resource Type:: Audio
Identifier:: SEBTS_Commencement_Alan_P_Neely_1984-05-12

61. SEBTS Commencement - Jack Harwell May 15, 1981

Description:: Jack Harwell was the General Editor of The Georgia Christian Index. The service begins with a Scripture reading from John 1 and a word of prayer (00:00-00:40). The speaker reads from Micah 7, Matthew 7, and 2 Samuel 24, and he gives word of prayer (00:41-05:36). President Randall Lolley welcomes everyone to commencement, and he presents Albert Meiburg who is stepping down as Dean of the Faculty (05:37-09:40). A graduating student present the gift of a portrait to Meiburg, and Meiburg gives a word of thanks to the seminary family (09:41-11:08). Meiburg gives special recognition to students who have shown remarkable academic excellence (11:09-22:10). Lolley presents Jack Harwell as the commencement speaker (22:11-26:37). The choir sings a song of worship (26:38-30:15). Harwell recounts the stories of both Ananias’ in the book of Acts, and his sermon is about the responsibility of the called ones in obeying God (30:16-55:57). The service ends with a benediction (55:58-56:47).
Subject:: Commencement ceremonies, Obedience--Religious aspects--Christianity, and Clergy--Appointment, call, and election
Creator:: Harwell, Jack 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:: 1981-05-15
Resource Type:: Audio
Identifier:: SEBTS_Commencement_Jack_Harwell_1981-05-15

62. SEBTS Commencement - Olin Trivette Binkley May 1958

Description:: On Friday, May 16, 1958, the graduation program was given in the SEBTS Chapel. The audio begins with the conferring of awards and degrees by Dr. Sydnor Stealey, the President of SEBTS (start-19:14). Dr. Olin Trivette Binkley, Professor of Christian Sociology and Ethics and Academic Dean of SEBTS, then gave the charge to the graduates (19:15-33:02). [The recording ends at this point due to the rest having being inadvertently overwritten at some point before digitization.]
Subject:: Commencement ceremonies
Creator:: Binkley, Olin Trivette, 1908-1999, Stealey, Sydnor Lorenzo, 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:: 1958-05
Resource Type:: Audio
Identifier:: SEBTS_Commencement_Olin_Trivette_Binkley_1958-05

63. SEBTS Commencement - Dotson McGinnis Nelson, Jr. May 1958

Description:: On Thursday, May 15, 1958, the commencement sermon was given in the SEBTS Chapel. After the prelude and processional (start-0:34), Dr. Sydnor Stealey, the President of SEBTS, gave an invocation (0:35-2:40). After a few more songs, prayer, Scripture reading, and the graduates’ gift to the seminary (2:41-22:20), Dr. Dotson McGinnis Nelson, Jr., the pastor at First Baptist Church of Greenville, SC, gave the main address entitled, “Truth Incarnate” (22:21-1:07:15). The service concluded with a hymn, a benediction from Dr. Stealey, and the recessional (1:07:16-end).
Subject:: Commencement ceremonies
Creator:: Nelson, Dotson McGinnis, Jr. 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:: 1958-05
Resource Type:: Audio
Identifier:: SEBTS_Commencement_Dotson_McGinnis_Nelson_Jr_1958-05

64. SEBTS Commencement - John Hall Buchanan May 14, 1959

Description:: After a few songs, the reading of Philippians 1:9-18, and a prayer, Dr. John Hall Buchanan, chairman of the survey committee that helped start Southeastern, is introduced (start-14:32). Dr. Buchanan encourages the class of 1959 from Philippians 1:9-11 (14:35-49:58). Dr. Stealey then concludes the service with a prayer.
Subject:: Commencement ceremonies and Bible. Philippians
Creator:: Buchanan, John H. (John Hall), 1928- 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:: 1959-05-14
Resource Type:: Audio
Identifier:: SEBTS_Commencement_John_Hall_Buchanan_1959-05-14

65. SEBTS Commencement - John William Eddins, Jr. December 12, 1987

Description:: John William Eddins, Jr. was Professor of Theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a moment of prayer (0:00:00-0:01:14). There is a Scripture reading from Isaiah 9, John 3, (0:01:15-0:04:40). The guests are welcomed to the program (0:04:41-0:06:04). John Martin presents a gift on behalf of the senior class (0:06:05-0:07:55). Lolley speaks about the graduating class (0:07:56-0:09:20). There is a song of worship (0:09:21-0:11:31). Eddins gives a welcome and introduction (0:11:32-0:13:40). Eddins speaks of the unknown of the future and of enjoying this moment of advent and commencement simultaneously (0:13:41-0:31:53). The names of the recipients of the Associate of Divinity degree are called so they may come forward and receive their diplomas (0:31:54-0:35:40). The name of the recipient of the Master of Divinity degree is called so he may come forward and receive his diploma (0:35:41-0:37:38). The names of the recipients of the Master of Arts in Christian Education degree are called so they may come forward and receive their diplomas (0:37:39-0:40:09). The names of the recipients of the Master of Divinity degree are called so they may come forward and receive their diplomas (0:40:10-0:52:27). The names of the recipients of the Master of Theology degree are called so they may come forward and receive their diplomas (0:52:28-0:55:00). The names of the recipients of the Doctor of Ministry degree are called so they may come forward and receive their hoods and diplomas (0:55:01-1:01:00). There is a closing prayer (1:01:01-1:02:50).
Subject:: Baptist theological seminaries and Commencement ceremonies
Creator:: Eddins, John William, Jr. 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:: 1987-12-12
Resource Type:: Audio
Identifier:: SEBTS_Commencement_John_William_Eddins_Jr_1987-12-12

66. SEBTS Commencement - William P. Clemmons May 11, 1985

Description:: William P. Clemmons was the professor of Christian Education. The service begins with a word of prayer (0:00:00-0:02:07). The choir sings a song of worship (0:02:08-0:04:57). There are Scripture readings from Isaiah 51:1-8 and selected verses from Hebrews 11 and 12 (0:04:58-0:10:11). A welcome is extended to the guests and directions are given for the commencement ceremony (0:10:12-0:12:56). The names of the recipients of the Associate of Divinity degree are called to come forward and receive their diplomas (0:12:57-0:17:36). The names of the recipients of the Master of Religious Education degree are called to come forward to receive their diplomas (0:17:37-0:20:05). The names of the recipients of the Master of Divinity degree are called to come forward to receive their diplomas (0:20:06-0:38:27). The name of the recipient of the Master of Theology degree is called to come forward so he may receive his diploma (0:38:28-0:39:50). The names of the recipients of the Doctor of Ministry degree are called to come forward to receive their diplomas (0:39:51-0:45:58). Dr. William Clemmons is introduced to share a charge with the graduates (0:45:59-0:46:32). Clemmons charges the graduates to remember their familial heritage and their spiritual heritage (0:46:33-1:03:37). Everyone is encouraged to participate in reciting the litany of mission (1:03:38-1:06:41). The service is closed in prayer (1:06:42-1:08:54).
Subject:: Commencement ceremonies
Creator:: Clemmons, William P., 1932- 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:: 1985-05-11
Resource Type:: Audio
Identifier:: SEBTS_Commencement_William_P_Clemmons_1985-05-11

67. SEBTS Commencement - W. Ches Smith May 14, 1982

Description:: Audio quality is very poor. W. Chen Smith was President of the Baptist Convention of Georgia. The service begins with a word of prayer (0:00:00-0:00:53). Dr. Glenn Miller delivers the Scripture reading from Ephesians 1:3-14, and he gives a word of prayer (0:00:54-0:06:57). President Randall Lolley welcomes the friends and families to the commencement service (0:06:58-0:09:24). Robert L. Hilton presents a gift to the senior class (0:09:25-0:10:47). T. Robert Mullinack, who was part of the class of 1967, delivers an update on an endowed scholarship for future Southeastern students, and Lolley thanks the class of 1967 for their investment in the future of Southeastern (0:10:48-0:13:20). Dean Morris Ashcraft confers awards to members of the senior class (0:13:21-0:24:10). Lolley introduces W. Chen Smith as the commencement speaker (0:24:11-0:27:40). The choir sings the anthem (0:27:41-0:34:12). Smith centers his sermon on Matthew 27:42, and he speaks to the seniors about giving their lives for the ministries in the same manner as Jesus, who gave his life on the cross (0:34:12-1:00:20). Smith ends the service with a word of prayer (1:00:21-1:01:41).
Subject:: Commencement ceremonies, Jesus Christ--Crucifixion--Sermons, and Church work
Creator:: Smith, W. Ches 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:: 1982-05-14
Resource Type:: Audio
Identifier:: SEBTS_Commencement_W_Ches_Smith_1982-05-14

68. SEBTS Commencement - Chauncey Rakestraw Daley December 19, 1981

Description:: Chauncey Rakestraw Daley was editor of The Western Recorder in Kentucky. The service begins with a word of prayer (0:00:00-0:01:24). The speaker reads from Psalm 139 and 2 Timothy 2, and he gives a word of prayer (0:01:25-0:06:53). Another speaker announces the giving of a gift from the 1981 class to former professor Roy B. Wyatt (0:06:54-0:07:55). President Randall Lolley welcomes everyone to the second December commencement in the school’s history, and he introduces Chauncey Rakestraw Daley as the commencement speaker (0:07:56-0:13:56). Daley opens his sermon with a word of gratitude to the seminary (0:13:57-0:18:30). Daley shares the story of a man who tried to be a witness at every opportunity, and he reads Jeremiah 12:5 (0:18:31-0:24:47). Daley’s sermon speaks about the new challenges of ministry in Baptist life, and he tells the graduates that their first responsibility will be to be in the word and preach the gospel faithfully (0:25:48-0:41:46). Lolley recognizes all the family and friends of the graduates (0:41:47-0:42:43). The Master of Religious Education degrees are conferred (04:42:44-0:44:56). The Master of Divinity degrees are conferred (0:44:57-0:54:38). The Master of Theology degrees are conferred (0:54:39-0:56:55). The Doctor of Ministry degrees are conferred (0:56:56-0:59:19). The service ends with a word of prayer (0:59:20-1:01:05).
Subject:: Preaching, Commencement ceremonies, Church work, and Witness bearing (Christianity)
Creator:: Daley, C. R. (Chauncey Rakestraw), 1918- 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:: 1981-12-19
Resource Type:: Audio
Identifier:: SEBTS_Commencement_Chauncey_Rakestraw_Daley_1981-12-19

69. SEBTS Commencement - R. Eugene Puckett May 11, 1984

Description:: Audio quality is poor in some parts of the recording. E. Eugene Puckett was Editor of the Biblical Recorder. The service begins with a word of prayer (0:00:00-0:01:26). The speaker delivers the Scripture readings from Joel 2:28-32 and Acts 2:1-8, and he gives a word of prayer (0:01:27-0:07:55). President Randall Lolley welcomes everyone to commencement (0:07:56-0:09:50). One of the graduates, Patty Tillman Simpson, gives an announcement, and Lolley presents Dean Morris Ashcraft to present awards (0:09:51-0:11:08). Ashcraft presents awards for outstanding academic achievements (0:11:09-0:19:33). Lolley introduces two students, Mike Dean and Harold Johnson, for a special presentation (0:19:34-0:20:24). Dean and Johnson present a $1000 endowment in the name of James H. Blackmore for the Southeastern Library (0:20:25-0:21:55). The James H. Blackmore scholarship fund is presented (0:21:56-0:29:55). R. Eugene Puckett is introduced as the commencement speaker (0:29:56-0:33:22). The choir sings the anthem (0:33:23-0:37:50). Puckett delivers a sermon entitled “Where the Spirit of the Lord Is,” and he gives four observations on Acts 2:1-8: the Spirit of the Lord produces unity, the Spirit of the Lord gives understanding, the Spirit of the Lord gives right attitude, and the Spirit of the Lord produces lasting results (0:37:51-0:59:12). The service ends with a word of prayer (0:59:13-1:00:30).
Subject:: Academic achievement, Holy Spirit--Biblical teaching, and Commencement ceremonies
Creator:: Puckett, R. Eugene 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:: 1984-05-11
Resource Type:: Audio
Identifier:: SEBTS_Commencement_R_Eugene_Puckett_1984-05-11

70. SEBTS Commencement - Thomas Jackson May 9, 1980

Description:: Thomas Jackson was the pastor of McLean Baptist Church in McLean, VA. The service opens with a word of prayer (0:00:00-0:00:41). The speaker makes an announcement welcoming everyone to Commencement and addresses changes that will be made to the order of the service (0:00:42-0:02:14). John H. Clifford, a trustee from Maryland, announces the recipient of the Citation for Excellence in Christian Ministry Award, Wesley M. Ensor, pastor of Pilot Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC (0:02:15-0:07:52). Wesley Ensor gives a small speech of gratitude (0:07:53-0:10:12). The speaker reads from Mark 10:32-45 and gives a word of prayer (0:10:12-0:15:50). A class gift is given to Dr. Randall Lolley (0:15:51-0:17:27). Awards are given to graduating students (0:17:28-0:27:15). Thomas Jackson is introduced at the Commencement speaker (0:27:16-0:28:06). The choir leads in a song of worship (0:28:07-0:30:32). Jackson encourages the graduates to minister in the manor of a servant and keep a spirit of humility rather than a spirit of self-aggrandisement (0:30:33-1:05:54). The service ends with a prayer and benediction (1:05:55-1:07:24).
Subject:: Humility--Religious aspects--Christianity, Commencement ceremonies, and Award presentations
Creator:: Jackson, Thomas 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:: 1980-05-09
Resource Type:: Audio
Identifier:: SEBTS_Commencement_Thomas_Jackson_1980-05-09

71. SEBTS Commencement - Thomas Albert Bland December 17, 1983

Description:: Thomas Albert Bland was Professor of Christian Ethics and Sociology. The service begins with a word of prayer and the singing of the doxology (0:00:00-0:01:47). Two speakers deliver the Scripture readings from Isaiah 6 and Acts 26 (0:01:48-0:12:33). President Randall Lolley welcomes all the guest to commencement, and he recognizes two international guests who have come to see their children graduate (0:12:33-0:15:51). Wayne Brown, representative of the senior class, announces the endowment of a fund to help and support students with physical handicaps in honor of Wes Williams, a former student (0:15:52-0:17:25). Thomas Albert Bland is introduced as the commencement speaker (0:17:26-0:17:52). Bland’s commencement address is about God’s call and its relation to missions and ministry, and he challenges the graduate to be faithful to Christ and to the gospel (0:17:53-0:30:44). Lolley recognizes the friends and relatives of the graduates, and he announces the conferment of the degrees (0:30:44-0:32:06). The Associate of Divinity degrees are conferred (0:32:07-0:34:17). The Master of Religious Education degrees are conferred (0:34:18-0:36:21). The Master of Divinity degrees are conferred (0:36:22-0:52:13). The Master of Theology degrees are conferred (0:52:14-0:54:39). The Doctor of Ministry degrees are conferred (0:54:40-0:59:14). The service ends with a word of prayer (0:59:15-1:01:41).
Subject:: Commencement ceremonies, Church work, and Student aid
Creator:: Bland, Thomas A. 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:: 1983-12-17
Resource Type:: Audio
Identifier:: SEBTS_Commencement_Thomas_Albert_Bland_1983-12-17

72. SEBTS Commencement - Earl C. Davis May 9, 1986

Description:: Earl C. Davis was the pastor at First Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee and an alumnus of Southeastern Seminary. The service begins with organ music (0:00:00-0:07:13). There is a moment of prayer (0:07:14-0:09:26). There is a Scripture reading from Romans 1 (0:09:27-0:11:15). There is a moment of prayer (0:11:16-0:14:14). A welcome is given to all the guests (0:14:15-0:17:24). A gift is presented on behalf of the graduating class (0:17:25-0:17:55). Spencer presents awards to the graduates on behalf of the faculty of the seminary (0:17:56-0:29:52). Earl C. Davis is introduced as the speaker (0:29:53-0:33:45). The choir sings an anthem (0:33:46-0:36:49). Davis shares about not having the book he needed to preach and learning that adversity is a good teacher (0:36:50-0:41:48). Davis shares a portion of Scripture from the book of Judges (0:41:49-0:42:07). He uses the immorality of Dr. Ruth Westheimer’s separation of morality and sexuality and statistics of safety, alcoholic consumption, and Bible-believing confessions as a symbol and an example, respectively, of the sinful state of the culture (0:42:08-0:48:50). Davis speaks about how one never knows what is coming up next in life and that the culturally accepted mindset is “If you want to do it, do it” (0:48:51-0:54:52). He speaks about how God will judge those who live immorally and that it is the believers’ responsibility to share the truth (0:54:53-1:03:37). Davis shares about people he knows whose lives had been transformed by God (1:03:38-1:11:03). Davis closes his presentation with a moment of prayer (1:11:04-1:11:37). The service closes with a moment of prayer (1:11:38-1:13:03).
Subject:: Christian ethics and Commencement ceremonies
Creator:: Davis, Earl C. 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:: 1986-05-09
Resource Type:: Audio
Identifier:: SEBTS_Commencement_Earl_C_Davis_1986-05-09

73. SEBTS Commencement - Malcolm O. Tolbert December 18, 1982

Description:: Malcolm O. Tolbert was Professor of New Testament. The service begins with a word of prayer and the “Doxology” (00:00-01:31). A speaker reads from Psalm 1 and another speaker reads from Matthew 5:13-16 (01:32-04:10). A word of prayer is given (04:11-06:50). President Randall Lolley welcomes everyone to the service, and he introduces Malcolm O. Tolbert as the commencement speaker (06:51-08:37). Tolbert’s sermon centres on the passage of Matthew 5:13-16, and he encourages the graduates to be the salt and light of the earth (08:38-25:59). Lolley recognizes the friends and families of the graduates (26:00-27:01). The Associate of Divinity degrees are conferred (27:02-28:58). The Master of Religious Education degrees are conferred (28:59-30:59). The Master of Divinity degrees are conferred (31:00-44:07). The Master of Theology degrees are conferred (44:08-45:48). The Doctor of Ministry degrees are conferred (45:49-48:59). The service ends with a word of prayer and a benediction (49:00-50:34).
Subject:: Doxology, Light--Religious aspects--Christianity, and Commencement ceremonies
Creator:: Tolbert, Malcolm 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:: 1982-12-18
Resource Type:: Audio
Identifier:: SEBTS_Commencement_Malcolm_O_Tolbert_1982-12-18

74. SEBTS Commencement - Robert H. Culpepper December 14, 1985

Description:: Robert H. Culpepper was the Professor of Theology at Southeastern Seminary. The service begins with a word of prayer (0:00:00-0:00:55). There is a Scripture reading from Isaiah 61:1-4 and II Corinthians 4:1-11 (0:00:56-0:04:34). The guests of the Midterm Graduation are welcomed and thanked for their attendance and investment (0:04:35-0:05:26). Announcements are given and a gift from the graduates is given by Amanda Jones Campbell (0:05:27-0:06:50). David Anthony Cook sings a song of worship (0:06:51-0:10:43). Culpepper begins his charge to the graduates, stating that it has relevance to everyone present (0:10:44-0:13:05). Culpepper shares II Corinthians 4:5-7 as an encouragement to the graduates (0:13:06-0:13:54). Culpepper believes this passage clearly has a model for ministry: the minister’s message, the minister’s mode of being or manner of life, and the minister’s might or power (0:13:55-0:46:34). The friends and family members of the graduates are recognized and asked to stand while the graduate is on the stage (0:46:35-0:48:21). The recipient of the Associate of Divinity degree is recognized and receives her diploma (0:48:22-0:49:30). The names of the recipients of the Master of Religious Education degree are called and they each receive their diplomas (0:49:31-0:51:55). The names of the recipients of the Master of Divinity degree are called and they each receive their diplomas (0:51:56-1:06:55). The names of the recipients of the Master of Theology degree are called and they each receive their hoods and diplomas (1:06:56-1:08:59). The names of the recipients of the Doctor of Ministry degree are called and they each receive their hoods and diplomas (1:09:00-1:12:40). The students participate in a responsive recitation (1:21:41-1:15:23). The graduates are given their final charge (1:15:24-1:16:26).
Subject:: Commencement ceremonies
Creator:: Culpepper, Robert H. 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:: 1985-12-14
Resource Type:: Text and Audio
Identifier:: SEBTS_Commencement_Robert_H_Culpepper_1985-12-14

75. SEBTS Commencement - R. Keith Parks May 8, 1987

Description:: R. Keith Parks was the President of the Foreign Mission Board. The service begins with organ music (0:00:00-0:04:28). There is a moment of prayer (0:04:29-0:05:11). There is a Scripture reading from Philippians and a moment of prayer (0:05:12-0:13:53). A welcome is extended to the graduates and guests (0:13:54-0:15:27). A gift is presented on behalf of the senior class (0:15:28-0:17:34). Awards are presented to the recipients (0:18:35-0:33:29). R. Keith Parks is introduced as the commencement speaker (0:33:30-0:37:27). The choir sings an anthem (0:37:28-0:39:40). Parks speaks about integrity and truth, which he believes to be some of the most sacred concepts, reading from John 8 (0:39:41-1:07:57). There is a moment of prayer (1:07:58-1:09:04). There is organ music to close the service (1:09:05-1:15:26).
Subject:: Integrity, Commencement ceremonies, Bible. John, and Truth
Creator:: Parks, R. Keith 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:: 1987-05-08
Resource Type:: Audio
Identifier:: SEBTS_Commencement_R_Keith_Parks_1987-05-08

76. SEBTS Commencement - John I. Durham December 15, 1984

Description:: John I. Durham was Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament. The service begins with organ music (0:00:00-0:05:05). The speaker gives a word of prayer (0:05:06-0:06:17). The Old Testament lesson is read from Ezekiel 34, and the New Testament lesson is read from John 10 (0:06:18-0:11:00). President Randall Lolley welcomes everyone to the December commencement service, and he invites a graduating student on stage for a special address (0:11:01-0:11:46). The graduating student, Debra Collins, presents a check for an endowment fund to help international students (0:11:47-0:13:31). C. Michael Hawn sings a song of worship (0:13:32-0:16:25). Durham delivers the commencement address from the Old and New Testament lessons of Ezekiel 34 and John 10, and he urges the graduates to be good shepherd amid the temptation to follow and adapt to the patterns of bad shepherds who hold influence and powerful positions in the world (0:16:26-0:35:55). Lolley recognizes the friends and family of the graduates (0:35:56-0:36:33). The Associate of Divinity degrees are conferred (0:36:34-0:38:21). One Master of Religious Education degree is conferred (0:38:22-0:39:40). The Master of Divinity degrees are conferred (0:39:41-0:52:30). The Master of Theology degrees are conferred (0:52:31-0:54:33). The Doctor of Ministry degrees are conferred (0:54:34-0:57:00). Lolley leads the audience in the Litany of Mission (0:57:01-1:00:45). The service ends with a word of prayer (1:00:46-1:01:23).
Subject:: Shepherds in the Bible, Commencement ceremonies, and Students, Foreign
Creator:: Durham, John I., 1933- 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:: 1984-12-15
Resource Type:: Text and Audio
Identifier:: SEBTS_Commencement_John_I_Durham_1984-12-15

77. SEBTS Commencement - Luke B. Smith May 16, 1981

Description:: Luke B. Smith was Professor of Supervised Ministry. The service begins with a word of prayer (0:00:00-0:02:08). President Randall Lolley thanks the Wake County School Board for letting Southeastern use Wake Forest-Rolesville High School stadium (0:02:09-0:05:10). The speaker reads from Genesis 1 and Isaiah 45 (0:05:11-0:08:25). Another speaker reads from John 13 and 1 Corinthians 13 (0:08:26-0:11:48). A graduating student sings a song of worship (0:11:49-0:14:46). Lolley recognizes the family and friends of the graduates (0:14:47-0:15:53). The Associate of Divinity degrees are conferred (0:15:54-0:21:41). The Master of Religious Education degrees are conferred (0:21:42-0:24:32). The Master of Divinity degrees are conferred (0:24:33-0:52:36). The Master of Theology degrees are conferred (0:52:37-0:55:56). The Doctor of Ministry degrees are conferred (0:55:57-0:58:46). Lolley introduces Luke B. Smith as the commencement speaker (05:58:47-0:59:11). Smith’s sermon is about boundaries and parameters in ministry, and he encourages the graduates to plant one foot in the reality of the world to minister effectively for Christ (0:59:12-1:24:42). The service ends with a word of prayer (1:24:43-1:25:50).
Subject:: Frontier workers, Commencement ceremonies, and Boundaries
Creator:: Smith, Luke B. 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:: 1981-05-16
Resource Type:: Audio
Identifier:: SEBTS_Commencement_Luke_B_Smith_1981-05-16

78. SEBTS Chapel - Richard Loren Hester April 27, 1988

Description:: Richard Loren Hester was Professor of Pastoral Care and Psychology of Religion at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with the sharing of prayer concerns (0:00-1:43). The choir sings a song of worship (1:44-8:14). There is a moment of prayer (8:15-9:59). Hester speaks about a storm that came through the area that affected a graduation ceremony (10:00-16:40). The choir begins to sing “Come Ye Sinners” as Hester continues to tell the story of the graduation procession (16:41-20:21). Hester speaks about pushing back the darkness of ignorance (20:22-29:09). Hester continues telling the story of the procession as the choir sings another song (29:10-40:10).
Subject:: Commencement ceremonies and Light and darkness
Creator:: Hester, Richard L. (Richard Loren) 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:: 1988-04-27
Resource Type:: Audio
Identifier:: SEBTS_Chapel_Richard_Loren_Hester_1988-04-27

79. SEBTS Commencement - C. Michael Hawn December 10, 1988

Description:: C. Michael Hawn was Professor of Church Music. C. Michael Hawn is announced as the Chapel speaker (0:00-0:09). Hymns are played (0:10-31:28). A word of prayer is given (31:29-34:17). President Lewis Drummond greets and expresses gratitude towards the graduates and faculty (34:18-37:20). The choir sings a song of worship (37:21-40:40). Micah 6:1-8 and Philippians 2:5-11 are the Scripture readings for the day (40:41-44:22). Two gifts are presented: a scholarship fund to seniors and the Wake County Chapter for Habitat for Humanity (44:23-45:03). President Drummond accepts the gifts (45:04-45:23). Hawn instructs the graduates “to do justice, love tenderly, and walk humbly with God” as a “basis for a covenant ministry” (45:24-52:45). Using the reading from the book of Micah, Hawn discusses that doing justice, loving tenderly, and walking humbly with God must be seen as one; they cannot be separate (52:46-1:00:42). Hawn then speaks on the hope found in Jesus, which the graduates must give to the world (1:00:43-1:01:47). He ends with mentioning how the Quakers perform all three (doing justice, loving tenderly, and walking humbly with God) and sings a Quaker hymn (1:01:48-1:05:16). A hymn is played (cut) (1:05:17-1:05:21). President Drummond explains how the ceremony will commence (1:5:22-1:06:06). Dr. Miller presents the Associate of Divinity graduates to President Drummond (1:06:07-1:07:57). The graduates receive their diplomas (1:07:58-1:09:57). Dr. Miller presents the Master of Religious Education graduates to President Drummond (1:09:58-1:11:02). The graduate receives her diploma (1:11:03-1:12:27). Dr. Miller presents the Master of Arts in Christian Education graduates to President Drummond (1:12:26-1:13:24). The graduates receive their diplomas (1:13:25-1:15:21). Dr. Miller presents the Master of Arts in Church Music graduates to President Drummond (1:15:22-1:16:40). The graduates receive their diplomas (1:16:41-1:18:33). Dr. Miller presents the Master of Divinity graduates to President Drummond (1:18:34-1:20:28). The graduates receive their diplomas (1:20:29-1:33:06). Dr. Miller presents the Doctor of Ministry graduates to President Drummond (1:33:07-1:35:08). The graduates receive their diplomas (1:35:09-1:39:50). President Drummond leads the congregation in the recitation of a litany (1:39:51-1:42:37). A word of prayer ends the service (1:42:38-1:44:22).
Subject:: Bible. Micah, Walking--Religious aspects--Christianity, Justice--Religious aspects--Christianity, Commencement ceremonies, and Love--Religious aspects--Christianity
Creator:: 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:: 1988-12-10
Resource Type:: Audio
Identifier:: SEBTS_Commencement_C_Michael_Hawn_1988-12-10

80. SEBTS Commencement - William Randall Lolley May 6, 1988

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

81. SEBTS Commencement - Carl Elkanah Bates May 12, 1960

Description:: This service is an SEBTS commencement service. The service begins with prayer (00:00-13:38). Douglas H. Pruden was recognized as the representative from this graduating senior class (13:39-14:29). President Stealey offers warm words of thanks and congratulations to this graduating class (14:30-19:02). He then introduces the speaker, Carl Elkanah Bates, who was pastor of First Baptist Church in Charlotte, NC (19:03-20:45). Special music and singing occurs before he begins to speak (20:46-26:17). His subject for the message is “Nineteen Years From Now,” relating his own life with the lives of those who are graduating and hoping to impart something helpful for them to carry into their futures, namely that God will be with them day after day, until the end of the age. He also encourages them to be fervent in prayer, humilty, and endurance, which are provided in God’s plan through His grace and love (26:18-50:21). The service ends in prayer (50:22-51:27).
Subject:: Commencement ceremonies
Creator:: Bates, Carl Elkanah 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:: 1960-05-12
Resource Type:: Audio
Identifier:: SEBTS_Commencement_Carl_Elkanah_Bates_1960-05-12

82. SEBTS Commencement - Stewart Albert Newman May 13, 1960

Description:: The service begins with prayer (00:00-01:12), and Deuteronomy 6:4-9, 6:20-25, Psalm 121, Isaiah 55 is read (01:13-07:13). Next, Scripture is read aloud from Ephesians 3:14-21 (07:14-08:40). After this Scripture reading, Dr. Stewart Albert Newman, Professor of Theology and Philosophy of Religion, is introduced to bring the faculty’s charge to those graduating (08:41-09:54). He says that students have been equipped with two main tools to be reasonably successful: a structure of accurate and well-ordered knowledge, and a right spirit or motives (09:55-15:52). One last word of admonition is given, namely that they would not lose sight of their spirits in the rushing of events and the busyness and stress of ministry. He exhorts the graduates to blend their knowledge with this right spirit which honors God (15:53-25:12). A closing prayer is offered (25:13-25:40).
Subject:: Commencement ceremonies
Creator:: Newman, Stewart A. 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:: 1960-05-13
Resource Type:: Audio
Identifier:: SEBTS_Commencement_Stewart_Albert_Newman_1960-05-13

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