Brooks Hayes was from Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-0:35). After which, Brooks Hayes is introduced (0:36-2:37). Hayes’s message is on “what religious educational leaders must strive to be.” Hayes begins his message with an introduction (2:38-7:55). He continues by reading a text from the writings of John Milton (7:56-8:20). After which he discusses the relationship between politics and religion (8:21-20:00). He continues by explaining the implications for his audience (20:01-26:22). In addition, he states that the greatest need of the twentieth century is compassion and imagination in the arts of government (26:23-31:43). He concludes by challenging his audience to always work with love (31:44-33:05). He closes in prayer (33:06-34:01).
Olin Trivette Binkley was the 2nd President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Professor of Christian Sociology and Ethics. The service begins with a responsive reading (0:00-1:58). After which, a prayer is offered (1:59-3:56). Binkley's message is on open doors in the Christian life. Binkley begins with an introduction stating that believers must expect God to do great things (3:57-7:01). He explains that the first open door in the Christian life is to knowledge (7:02-9:30). He continues by explaining that the second open door is to a fellowship of committed believers (9:31-13:41). Finally, he states that the third open door is to the guidance of God (13:42-21:27). Binkley closes in prayer (21:28-22:06).
James F. Heaton was Vice-President of the Board of Trustees at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with an introduction of Dr. James Heaton (0:00-0:41). Heaton’s message is on miscommunication. Heaton begins with an introduction discussing miscommunication (0:42-2:44). He continues by illustrating the many ways miscommunication can happen (2:45-16:24). In addition, he discusses how believers should think optimistically (16:25-20:10). He concludes by reading a passage of scripture and by challenging his audience to be forgiving (20:11-20:33). He closes in prayer (20:34-20:57).
Ted Janes was Assistant Director of Field Education at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with an introduction and prayer (0:00-2:21). Janes’s message is on fear, theological education and faith. Janes begins with an introduction, stating that he wishes to discuss three topics (2:22-4:50). The first topic is fear in the Christian life (4:51-9:49). The second topic is derived from 1 Timothy 4:7, which is that theological education takes time (9:50-13:16). The third topic is keeping faith (13:17-19:52). He concludes by discussing how each topic relates to one another (19:53-24:33). He closes with a few brief announcements (24:34-25:18).