Dr. Ira Newbern Patterson was Visiting Professor of Missions at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and a graduate of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a passage of scripture reading and prayer from 0:15-3:30. Dr. Patterson is introduced from 3:39-5:39. Dr. Patterson speaks from 5:56-21:54. Patterson shares that the Gospel is the most important thing in our lives and that we should declare God's Word, trusting that He is sovereign.