George W. Cummins was from the Chaplains Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-1:49). After which, there is a period of singing (1:50-4:58). George W. Cummins is then introduced (4:59-8:07). Cummins’s message is on chaplaincy and the principles of ministry. Cummins begins by explaining what a Chaplin is (8:08-8:39). He continues by discussing the history and future of the chaplaincy and Church (8:40-14:47). He provides two principles concerning ministry. The first principle is that men are called to the Gospel ministry (14:48-17:13). The second principle is that ministers must utilize the spiritual weapons which God provides (17:14-26:42). He concludes by challenging his audience to preach the Gospel (26:43-27:17). He closes the service in prayer (27:18-27:47).
Roger Braaten was the Chief of the Veteran Chaplaincy Service. The service opens with a welcome to all those who are in attendance and an introduction to Dr. Cummings from 0:00-1:59. Cummings introduces the speaker from 2:01-3:54. Psalm 1 is read from 3:56-4:53. A prayer is offered from 4:54-5:31. Braaten speaks from 5:39-21:42. This service was Southeastern’s Chaplain Conference.