George W. Braswell, Jr. was Associate Professor of Church History and Missions. The service starts with a word of prayer from 0:00-2:01. Dr. Braswell is introduced from 2:10-4:19. A special song by the choir is performed from 4:25-6:26. Dr. Braswell speaks from 6:37-33:01. He preaches from Luke 18 and the story of Jesus healing the blind beggar. Braswell encourages the chapel to accept the season of obedience to God in all areas of life and be faithful to the call to obey. The service closes with music from 33:02-33:38.
Willie White was a senior at Baylor University and was a representative of the Student Coordinating Council.The service begins with a word of prayer from 0:00-1:43. An announcement and introduction to the speaker is given from 1:50-2:30. White’s message was titled, “The Meaning of Revelation in Light of the Black Experience.” Amazing Grace plays from 2:40-5:32. White speaks from 5:45-29:10. A closing prayer is offered from 29:25-30:00. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.
Edward Hughes Pruden was Visiting Teacher in Church History. The service begins with a word of prayer from 0:00-1:00. Music plays from 1:01-1:25. A responsive reading takes place from 1:26-3:11. Pruden speaks from 3:24-23:41. His message was on the recent history of the global church.
Quentin Lockwood was Associate Director of the Department of Church Extension of the Home Mission Board (currently known as the North American Mission Board). The service begins with an introduction to the speaker from 0:00-2:05. A prayer is offered from 2:07-3:57. Music plays from 4:06-6:31. Lockwood speaks from 6:37-25:57. Lockwood shares the mission and opportunities of the Church Extension of the Home Mission Board. Music closes the service from 25:57-26:29.
John Terrill Wayland was Professor Emeritus of Christian Education. The service starts with a benediction from 0:00-1:00. Dr. Lolley signs the Abstract of Principles of Southeastern from 1:17-2:41. An introduction to the speaker is given from 2:49-6:00. Music plays from 6:06-9:11. Dr. Wayland speaks from 9:22-46:44. He preaches on the importance of Christian education. The service closes with music from 46:44-47:13.
Carl Hudson was the chairman of the SEBTS Board of Trustees. A prayer opens the service from 0:00-0:44. Dr. Lolley introduces the speaker from 0:48-3:02. Music plays from 3:08-6:00. Dr. Hudson speaks from 6:10-28:14. He preaches on the way Jesus served others and how Christians are called to do the same.
William Wallace Finlator was pastor of Pullen Memorial Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC. This service begins with a welcome to those in attendance from 0:00-0:33. A prayer is offered from 1:03-3:08. John 13:1-20 is read from 3:12-5:57. Rev. Finlator is introduced from 6:03-6:57. Music plays from 7:03-8:56. Finlator speaks from 9:10-27:00. He preaches on how followers of Jesus are to be humble servants. Closing music plays from 27:00-27:36.
Robert Ernest Clements was from Fitzwilliam College at the University of Cambridge in England. The service opens in a word of prayer from 0:00-0:55. An introduction to the speaker is given from 0:58-2:22. Dr. Clements speaks from 2:27-41:38. His message is titled, “The Language of Prophecy.”
Bob Tremaine was from Crisis Ministries in Palm Coast, FL. The service starts with a word of prayer from 0:00-1:01. A portion of Matthew 22 is read as well as a welcome to the service from 1:05-4:29. An introduction to the speaker is given from 4:33-6:22. Tremaine speaks from 6:28-47:44. Tremaine preaches a message on mission and ministry.
William Randall Lolley was the 3rd president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service starts with an opening prayer from 0:00-0:33. A responsive reading takes place from 0:53-1:42. Music plays from 1:49-10:08. Dr. Lolley speaks from 10:16-20:37. He preaches on the cost of discipleship and the Lord’s table. This was a communion service. Music plays from 20:55-23:15. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.
Billy T. Mobley was pastor of First Baptist Church in Ahoskie, NC and president of the General Board of the North Carolina Baptist State Convention. The service opens with a prayer from 0:00-1:15. An introduction to the speaker is given from 1:17-5:44. Music plays from 5:47-7:23. Dr. Mobley speaks from 7:30-26:06. He preaches on the authority of scripture and the word of God. The service closes with music from 26:07-26:38.
N. Gordon Cosby was pastor of the Church of the Savior in Washington, D.C. The service begins with prayer from 0:00-0:29. An introduction to the speaker is given from 0:42-4:35. Music plays from 4:43-8:34. Cosby speaks from 8:50-36:43. He preaches on the initiative to be salt and light on the earth. The service closes with music from 36:43-37:18.
William L. Self was from Wieuca Road Baptist Church in Atlanta, GA. The service opens with prayer from 0:00-1:04. The speaker is introduced from 1:08-7:34. Music plays from 7:38-9:17. Self speaks from 9:26-43:14. His message was about loving others like Jesus. The service closes with prayer from 43:22-43:33.
Edgar Ferrell was president of the SEBTS Alumni Association. The service begins with an opening prayer from 0:00-0:54. An introduction to the speaker is given from 1:02-3:32. Music plays from 3:38-6:38. Ferrell speaks from 6:51-29:23. Ferrell preaches on following Jesus.
The service starts with a word of prayer from 0:00-0:30. A responsive reading takes place from 0:38-2:37. “Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee” is sung from 2:48-4:24. Kenneth Smith shares the importance and necessity of the council from 4:31-9:13. Lana Lawrence introduces the new members of the council from 9:19-13:16. The service closes in prayer from 13:22-13:54. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.
G. W. Bullard was Executive Secretary of the Baptist Convention of Pennsylvania and South Jersey. The service opens with prayer from 0:00-0:27. An introduction to the speaker is given from 0:35-1:49. Music plays from 1:55-7:41. Dr. Bullard speaks from 7:49-29:45. He delivers a message on the state of the SBC in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Closing music plays from 29:45-30:18.
Michael Novak was Associate Director of the Rockefeller Foundation. The service opens with prayer from 0:00-0:37. An introduction to the speaker is given from 0:41-4:38. Dr. Novak speaks from 4:48-56:45. His lecture is titled “A Theology for Radical Politics.” He speaks about the spirit of togetherness in the Christian community. This is part 1 of a 2 part lecture series.
Michael Novak was Associate Director of the Rockefeller Foundation. An opening prayer is given from 0:00-0:51. An introduction to the speaker is given from 0:56-4:37. Dr. Novak speaks from 4:43-1:02:08. His lecture is titled “A Theology for Radical Politics.” This is part 2 of a 2 part lecture series.
Barry St. Clair was from the Home Mission Board in Atlanta, GA. An introduction to the speaker is given from 0:00-2:38. St. Clair speaks from 2:44-1:01:55. His message is devoted to the life of Peter found in the gospels. He encourages the chapel to repent of pride and live a new life of humility.
The service begins with a prayer form 0:00-1:23. A responsive reading takes place from 1:30-3:34. Special music plays from 3:56-12:50. A message on the problem with nationalism is given from 13:05-25:24. Lana Lawrence closes the service in prayer 25:37-28:23. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.
Raymond Bryan Brown was Distinguished Professor of New Testament Interpretation. The service starts with an opening scripture reading from 0:00-1:32. A prayer is offered from 1:34-2:57. Music plays from 3:09-5:58. Dr. Brown speaks from 6:10-17:10. His message is centered on finding rest in Jesus. Closing music plays from 17:20-19:33.
John I. Durham was Professor of Old Testament Interpretation. The service starts with an opening scripture reading from 0:00-1:10. A prayer is offered from 1:20-4:58. Music plays from 5:12-8:25. Dr. Durham speaks from 8:40-21:16. He preaches on suffering and the pains of life.
William Randall Lolley was the 3rd president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service opens with Dr. Lolley offering a prayer from 0:00-4:22. Music plays from 4:35-7:10. Dr. Lolley speaks from 7:19-25:15. The subject of his message is titled “The State of the Seminarians”. His source text was Matthew 23:37-38.
Charles K. Robinson was Professor of Philosophical Theology at Duke Divinity School. The service begins with a word of prayer from 0:00-0:34. An introduction to the speaker is given from 0:37-1:37. Dr. Robinson speaks from 1:44-40:46. His subject is “Death and Dying.”
Julie Joyner and David Wilson were visiting worship leaders. Julie Joyner was a junior in high school. David Wilson was a freshman at Wake Forest University and a pianist. Dr. Lolley opens the service with a brief message on the Vietnamese Christians from 0:00-6:29. He offers a prayer from 6:40-9:05. An introduction to the speakers is given from 9:10-10:00. Julie Joyner and David Wilson lead the chapel from 10:06-37:46.