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  • President Drummond Inauguration October 11, 1988

    President Drummond Inauguration October 11, 1988
    Description:
    Lewis A. Drummond was the fourth president of SEBTS. Billy Graham is introduced as the guest speaker for Drummond’s inauguration (0:00-0:15). A hymn is played (0:16-7:36). A word of prayer is followed by another hymn (cut) (7:37-8:47). The audience is greeted, and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary President Roy L. Honeycutt is presented (8:48-10:08). Honeycutt represents all the seminaries and theological schools in the U.S. and Canada and shows his support for Drummond’s inauguration (10:09-17:00). The Scripture reading for the day is from Psalm 84 and Acts 20 (17:01-20:53). Billy Graham is introduced (20:54-25:19). The choir sings an anthem (25:20-30:30). Dr. Graham greets everyone and reads Proverbs 29:18 and Acts 16:9 (30:31-37:21). He speaks of the calls to hear, help, and heed with a focus on evangelism and social service as well as proclaims his support of Drummond as SEBTS new president (37:22-1:04:58). A soloist sings (1:04:59-1:08:32). Chairman of the Board of Trustees Robert Crowley announces Drummond as the right leader for the Seminary and asks him to come forward to sign his name on the articles of faith (1:08:33-1:18:00). Drummond speaks of how proud he is to be the new president and promises to help students fulfill the Great Commission (1:18:01-1:28:12). Drummond and his wife kneel, and Dr. Graham gives a prayer of dedication (1:28:13-1:32:17). The soloist sings another song (1:32:18-1:34:30). A word of prayer is followed by a hymn (1:34:31-1:41:56).
    Subject:
    Bible. Acts, Evangelism, and Bible. Psalms
    Creator:
    Graham, Billy, 1918-2018, Honeycutt, Roy Lee, Drummond, Lewis 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:
    1988-10-11
    Resource Type:
    Audio
    Identifier:
    SEBTS_Drummond_Inauguration_Billy_Graham_1988-10-11