Jack Franks was pastor of Sea Level Baptist Church in Sea Level, NC and a Master of Divinity student. The service begins with organ music (00:00-03:24). The speaker gives a call to worship from Matthew 6:33 & 7:7, and he sings a song of worship (03:25-06:48). Another speaker gives a word of prayer, he presents the theme of commitment for the student revival week, and he introduces Jack Franks as the chapel speaker (06:49-09:16). A student shares his testimony (09:17-21:34). A soloist performs the song “Great is Thy Faithfulness” (21:35-26:00). Franks preaches a gospel and Christ-centered revival message, and he urges his audience to prioritize Christ, which is the essence of revival (26:01-44:20). Franks ends the service with a word of prayer (44:21-47:05).
Michael Steen was the pastor of Olive Branch Baptist Church in Blackridge, VA, and President of the Associate of Divinity class of Southeastern. The service begins with organ music and a song of worship (00:00-06:51). The speaker gives a word of prayer (06:52-08:39). Michael Steen gives a word about the choir and welcomes everyone to the service (08:40-09:27). President Randall Lolley introduces Michael Steen as the chapel speaker, and he announces the retirement of James Blackmore, professor of A.Div. studies (09:28-18:14). The anthem is performed by a duet and a choir (18:15-22:02). Steen delivers a message from Psalm 51:11-14, and he says that joy and strength are supplied by God, through the person of Christ (22:03-38:37). Steen ends the service with a word of prayer (38:38-39:32).
Joe Ingram was the Executive Director and Treasurer of the Oklahoma Baptist Convention. The service begins with organ music (00:00-01:15). President Randall Lolley delivers a Scripture reading, and he gives a word of prayer (01:16-03:02). Joe Ingram is introduced as the chapel speaker (03:03-07:55). A song of worship is performed (07:56-10:36). Ingram preaches on the human striving for the better, and he says that Jesus is only one who can make man better and the only one who can orient man to seek the better (10:37-26:51). Ingram ends the service with a word of prayer (26:52-27:25).
Jerry Wallace was Provost of Campbell University. The service begins with organ music and a song of worship (00:00-04:57). President Randall Lolley reads a Psalm, and he gives a word of prayer (04:58-06:36). Jerry Wallace is introduced as the chapel speaker (06:37-09:30). The choir sings the anthem (09:31-12:50). Wallace delivers a sermon on John 1:29-42, and he speaks about spending a day with Jesus and how he transforms lives by his presence (12:51-32:27). Wallace ends the service with a word of prayer (32:28-33:28).
Ron Maxwell was a Master of Divinity student and member of Friendship Baptist Church in Charlotte, NC. The service begins with organ music (00:00-04:08). The speaker gives a word about Black History Month (04:09-05:54). Another speaker delivers the Scripture reading from Psalm 8, and he gives a word of prayer (05:55-08:21). Ron Maxwell is introduced as the chapel speaker (08:22-09:15). The choir sings the anthem (09:16-10:56). Maxwell’s sermon is about his experience as a black man in the Christian tradition, and he urges the audience to have a spirit of Christ, which is one of empathy, and remember the minorities in their communities (10:57-29:13). Maxwell closes the service with a benediction in the words of Psalm 8 (29:14-30:15).
Audio quality is choppy and poor in certain parts. Louis McBurney was a clinical psychiatrist and leader of the Marble Retreat. The service begins with organ music (00:00-07:04). The speaker gives a word of prayer (07:05-08:28). Louis McBurney is introduced as the Adams Lecturer (08:29-12:28). The theme of McBurney’s lecture is “The Need for Intimacy in Ministry.” The first part of the lecture is about the many aspects of regular human intimacy, and the second part is about the ministry navigation of intimacy between the minister and their congregants (12:29-48:17). The service ends with a word of prayer and a benediction (48:18-49:23).
Louis McBurney was a clinical psychiatrist and leader of the Marble Retreat. The service begins with organ music (00:00-05:06). The speaker gives a word of prayer (05:07-07:32). Louis McBurney is introduced as the Adams Lecturer (07:33-11:12). The theme of McBurney’s lecture is “The Need for Identity in Ministry.” He covers the many aspects of a person’s identity, and examines the tensions in ministry, particularly the minister’s role and relationship to his congregants (11:13-41:43). The service ends with a word of prayer (41:44-43:26).
Louis McBurney was a clinical psychiatrist and leader of the Marble Retreat. The service begins with organ music (00:00-04:45). The speaker gives a word of prayer (04:46-06:07). The speaker gives a biographical description of Theodore F. Adams, and Louis McBurney is introduced as the Adams Lecturer (06:08-15:56). McBurney gives the theme of the lecture, “The Need for Autonomy in Ministry,” and he focus on the tension of the human desire for autonomy and the expectations and demands of the job of ministry. Much of the lecture is a string of points on practical advice for navigating ministry as a pastor (15:57-45:32). The service ends with a word of prayer (45:33-46:08).
Louis McBurney was a clinical psychiatrist and leader of the Marble Retreat. The service begins with a word of prayer (00:00-01:00). Louis McBurney is introduced as the Adams Lecturer (01:01-04:55). McBurney begins his lecture by speaking about the ministry he does at Marble Retreat, and he shares his topic for the week, “The Ego Needs of the Minister” (04:56-10:55). The topic of the current lecture is “Trust and Caring in Ministry,” and McBurney shares his practical advice for building a good faith life and helping others in their own walks with God (10:56-36:47). The service ends with a word of prayer (36:48-37:13).
John William Eddins, Jr. was Professor of Theology. The service begins with organ music (00:00-01:46). Eddins gives a word of prayer (01:47-03:14). The choir sings a song of worship (03:15-05:15). Eddins preaches on the misconceptions of the doctrine of perseverance of the saints, and he argues that true perseverance finds its place in the worship of God’s people, not in conversion (05:16-19:52). Eddins ends the service with a benediction (19:53-20:13).
Leila and Paul Stennett were Master of Divinity students. The service begins with the song “Jesus Paid It All” being played on the organ (00:00-02:07). The speaker delivers the Scripture reading from Psalm 95, and a word of prayer is given (02:08-03:43). A song of worship is performed (03:44-07:23). Leila Stennett reads Psalm 139, and she reads a prayer about her spiritual growth towards God (07:24-12:58). Paul Stennett reads from John 14, and he delivers a sermonette about spiritual growth and knowing God (12:59-18:18). Leila Stennett ends the service with a benediction (18:19-18:47).
Ted Voorhees was vicar of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Wake Forest, NC. The service begins with organ music (00:00-03:25). The speaker gives a word of prayer (03:26-04:19). Ted Voorhees is introduced as the chapel speaker (04:20-08:51). Voorhees leads in a responsive reading, and he delivers a Scripture reading from Acts 9 (08:52-14:05). Voorhees delivers a sermon centered on the celebration of Paul’s conversion, and he ties Paul’s conversion to God’s power to transform the heart even in the ordinary believer (14:06-24:07). A song of worship is performed (24:08-30:16). Voorhees prays the Lord’s Prayer, and he ends the services by praying two collects from the Book of Common Prayer and delivering a benediction (30:17-32:43).
R. Quinn Pugh was the Executive Director of the Metropolitan New York Baptist Association and the Executive Treasure of the Baptist Convention of New York. The service begins with organ music (00:00-00:56). There is a responsive reading, and the speaker gives a word of prayer (00:57-02:45). R. Quinn Pugh is introduced as the Missionary Day chapel speaker (02:46-04:55). The choir sings the anthem (04:56-07:30). Pugh begins his sermon with a word of prayer (07:31-08:24). Pugh speaks about the rural-urban divide in American society, and he encourages the audience to listen to God’s call of potentially doing ministry in urban areas such as New York City (08:25-46:54). Pugh ends the service with a word of prayer (46:55-48:21).
Audio quality is very poor. James Arnette was visiting professor of Black Theology. The service begins with organ music (00:00-00:52). The speaker delivers the Scripture reading from Isaiah 62:1-7, and a word of prayer is given (00:53-03:40). James Arnette is introduced as the chapel speaker (03:41-04:11). The choir sings the anthem (04:12-07:01). Arnette delivers a sermon about keeping one’s eyes on Jesus (07:02-22:23). The audience is led in a song of worship (22:24-24:11). Arnette ends the service with a word of prayer (24:12-25:57).
Helen Gray Crotwell was pastor of Wake Forest Methodist Church. The service begins with organ music and a song of worship (00:00-06:50). The audience is led in additional songs of worship with spoken prayers (06:51-09:42). Helen Gray Crotwell is introduced as the chapel speaker, the speaker reads the Old Testament lesson from Genesis and the New Testament lesson from Matthew, and she gives a word of prayer (09:43-15:46). Crotwell speaks about Joseph, Mary, and Jesus going to Egypt to escape Herod, and she describes the season of seminary as a time in Egypt to prepare for ministry (15:47-27:05). The service ends with a word of prayer (27:06-27:53).