Zion’s Rest Primitive Baptist Church was organized on April 23, 1949, in Rockingham County, Spray, North Carolina. This record book includes church membership rolls and minutes from regular meetings. The church held monthly meetings and according to its records closed on November 1, 1987.
Axton Primitive Baptist Church was located in Axton, Virginia, in Henry County. The earliest entry in the record books was 1888. It typically gathered for church meetings monthly. The church records show that Axton Primitive Baptist Church closed its doors on March 13, 1983.
Records of the Primitive Baptist Church at Pine Forest which was founded in Virginia on October 15, 1898, with David Sumner as its first pastor. The record book indicates meetings were typically held at least monthly and includes church minutes and member information.
Martinsville Primitive Baptist Church was founded on October 28, 1899, and located in Martinsville, Virginia. Several names are used throughout the records books including Primitive Baptist Church at Martinsville, Martinsville Primitive Baptist Church, the Church Street Primitive Baptist Church Martinsville, Virginia, and Chatham Heights Primitive Baptist Church. Reference is made to the church meeting at a new location in Chatham Heights in 1963 which may explain some name variation. The church typically met monthly during which time minutes were recorded in the church record books. The first entry in this record book is September 1958 and the final entry is October 1959. One additional entry from May 1980 is included at the end of the book.
Martinsville Primitive Baptist Church was founded on October 28, 1899, and located in Martinsville, Virginia. Several names are used throughout the records books including Primitive Baptist Church at Martinsville, Martinsville Primitive Baptist Church, the Church Street Primitive Baptist Church Martinsville, Virginia, and Chatham Heights Primitive Baptist Church. Reference is made to the church meeting at a new location in Chatham Heights in 1963 which may explain some name variation. The church typically met monthly during which time minutes were recorded in the church record books. The first entry in this record book is October 1954 and the final entry is August 1958. One additional entry from September 1989 is included at the end of the book.
Martinsville Primitive Baptist Church was founded on October 28, 1899, and located in Martinsville, Virginia. Several names are used throughout the records books including Primitive Baptist Church at Martinsville, Martinsville Primitive Baptist Church, the Church Street Primitive Baptist Church Martinsville, Virginia, and Chatham Heights Primitive Baptist Church. Reference is made to the church meeting at a new location in Chatham Heights in 1963 which may explain some name variation. The church typically met monthly during which time minutes were recorded in the church record books. The first entry in this record book is February 1919 and the final entry is January 1973. The church records at the beginning start as early as 1899. A gap in entries exists from February 1945 until November 1959. Record books 2 through 4 (PBHLA-MPBC.002-.004) seem to fill this gap.
The Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary Catalogs are published by Southeastern Seminary to provide information for each academic year. The earliest catalog was published in 1951. Catalogs were sometimes published in connection to the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary Bulletin and most contain information for one academic year, though some cover multiple years. The catalogs provide an academic calendar and a brief introduction to the seminary, its facilities, and the community. Further information includes curriculum and class offerings, details regarding admissions, and registers of students, faculty, staff, trustees, and graduates. Subcollections for the 1990s and 2000s include CASE catalogs for the college.
Southeastern’s Campus Bulletin served as a monthly, campus-wide publication to announce upcoming events. It highlighted campus ministries, chapel speakers, conferences, and various gatherings on campus.
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary summer catalogs provide information regarding courses offered at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary during summer months on the campus in Wake Forest, North Carolina. The seminary held its first summer school in 1957 and generally offered main sessions in June and July. Throughout the years, courses were available for various certificate and degree programs.
The Ketockton Primitive Baptist Association was formed in August of 1766, accepting its articles of faith and holding its first session at what was then Ketocton Church in Loudoun County, Virginia. At that time the association was comprised of four churches including Ketocton Church, Mill Creek in Berkley County, Virginia, Smith’s Creek in Shenandoah County, Virginia, and Broad Run in Fauquier County, Virginia, all of which had previously been a part of the Philadelphia Association. The association grew to include churches from the Virginia, Maryland, and Washington D.C. regions and frequently corresponded with churches in North Carolina and Georgia. Through the years, and with new church formations and growth, churches moved in and out of the association. Early on, the Ketockton Primitive Baptist Association was known as the Ketockton Baptist Association and later addressed themselves as the Ketocton Association of Primitive Baptists, the Ketocton Old School Baptists, or Ketocton Primitive or Old School Baptists. The Ketockton Primitive Baptist Association at one point noted itself to be the second oldest Primitive Baptist association.
This collection contains slides documenting the Heimbach family's missionary activity among the Hmong people of Northern Thailand. Work titles within quotation marks were taken from the original slide containers.
Julius Carroll Trotter, Jr. was Professor of Preaching and Speech (1953-1983). The service opens with a reading of Luke 2:10-11 from 0:00-0:15. A hymn is played from 0:20-4:06. Dr. Trotter preaches from 4:20-19:48. Trotter reads Matthew 2:1-10. He shares a personal story about a Christmas experience he had with a family. There is closing music from 19:52-25:20.
William Rhodenhiser was Chairman of the Department of Religion at the University of Richmond, VA. The service begins with prayer and an introduction from 0:00-4:28. Dr. Rhodenhiser preaches out of Romans 10:13-14. Rhodenhiser states that the world needs more preachers and explains the importance of them. He encourages the students to be familiar with the Bible if they are to be worthy preachers of God. Dr. Rhodenhiser speaks from 4:29-25:03.
James E. Tull was Professor of Theology (1960-1985). Dr. Tull offers a prayer from 0:00-2:39. Tull preaches from 2:57-18:16 on Genesis 22:1-2. He encourages the students to be men of faith just like Abraham when he was called to sacrifice his son. There is closing music from 18:18-23:21.
Sydnor Lorenzo Stealey was the first President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with President Stealey offering a prayer from 0:00-5:17. Dr. Stealey preaches from 5:23-19:22. Stealey shares that the students should have a love for mankind. He encourages them to reach their generation by boasting in the significance of Jesus.
Truman S. Smith was Director of Student Activities. The service begins with a prayer from 0:00-1:30. A hymn is played from 1:40-4:46. Dr. Smith preaches from 5:02-16:37. Smith preaches out of Joshua 24:16-28. He shares that the voice of God is like the conscience in the mind. He states that the voice of God leads one to liberation and action. The Lord's Prayer hymn is played from 16:51-19:45.
Willard Wyan Washburn was a World War Two veteran and President of the Cleveland County Medical Society who served across the world as a doctor on the mission field. The service begins with announcements from 0:27-0:58. There is a prayer from 1:07-4:24. Mr. Washburn is introduced from 4:46-6:06. His message is titled "A Layman Looks at Missions." Washburn shares personal stories and testimonies of his time serving in Africa on the mission field. He encourages students to be personal witnesses of Jesus and to be involved in the local church and missions. He speaks from 6:09-53:00. There is a closing prayer from 53:06-53:32.
William Claudius Strickland was Professor of New Testament Interpretation. The service opens with prayer from 0:00-1:50. Dr. Strickland reads 2 passages of Scripture in Luke 21 and Romans 15 from 1:51-7:40. Dr. Strickland preaches from 7:47-14:15. Strickland preaches on the love of God. He shares that Jesus demands our self-surrender but loves us so much and how we never have to worry with how we stand in God's eyes. He encourages the students to treat the world the same way God has treated them. There is a song from 14:17-19:22.
Bill Willis was a student at SEBTS. The service begins with a prayer and scripture reading of Mark 9:23-24 from 0:00-1:34. There is a short remark shared that we can only have life through the name of Jesus from 1:36-6:28. Bill Willis speaks from 6:37-18:59. Willis preaches on Thomas and the topic of faith and doubts. Willis states that Christians don't need to feel guilty for needing more evidence to to satisfy our doubts about God. Willis closes by reminding the students that faith must be based on the the fact of a risen savior. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.
John Edward Steely was Professor of Historical Theology. Dr. Steely opens the service in prayer from 0:00-3:53. He preaches from 4:10-18:28. Steely encourages the students to see God's hand in all things. He informs that they they should seek to have a mature theology and a childlike spirituality.
George Jeter Griffin was from the department of religion at Wake Forest College. The service begins with a scripture reading and prayer from 0:15-4:23. George Griffin is introduced from 4:28-5:34. Dr. Griffin shares how Southeastern is a terrific institution and notes four reasons why he would want his children to attend. Dr. Griffin gives a three point sermon on the essentials of the Christian faith. Griffin speaks from 5:40-19:01.
Sydnor Lorenzo Stealey was the first President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Stealey opens the service with a scripture reading of Ephesians 4:11-16 and an announcement about a student in need of prayer from 0:00-4:30. Dr. Stealey preaches from 4:32-25:02. President Stealey preaches on theological reflections and differences. He shares that God has a love for us that won't let go and how He always has our best interests in mind.
Joseph O. Stroud was the Music Chairman of the North Carolina Baptist State Convention. The service begins with a prayer and introduction to the speaker from 0:00-2:26. Dr. Stroud gives a 3 point sermon on the tasks of church leaders. Stroud spends a majority of his time explaining the importance of worship and all that it does for God and for a man's soul. Stroud encourages the students to learn from the Bible. Dr. Stroud speaks from 2:29-24:42. There is a closing worship song from 24:44-28:14.
Sydnor Lorenzo Stealey was the first President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. President Stealey begins the service with prayer from 0:00-4:50. He preaches from 4:57-24:17. Stealey states that it is better to obey God rather than man and cites Acts 5:29. Dr. Stealey asks the students if they know Jesus as savior. He encourages them to make the gospel easy to understand for children.
John M. Lewis was pastor of First Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC. The service begins with a prayer from 0:18-3:19. Pastor Lewis is introduced from 3:28-4:41. Lewis speaks from 4:53-24:33. Rev. Lewis preaches about the absurdity of the gospel and how it is still mind-boggling to this day. Lewis challenges the students to ask themselves if they truly know the Jesus of the Bible.
This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council. The service is a responsive scripture reading of various passages found in the Old and New Testament alike. The responsive scripture reading takes places from 0:00-14:40. The service closes with a special solo song from 14:41-17:42.
Fred W. Sandusky was Registrar at SEBTS and worked for the school for over 30 years. Sandusky offers a prayer from 0:00-4:20. Sandusky preaches for the rest of the time sharing personal stories and gospel truth. He encourages the students to see God as a holy, loving father. He notes that they receive true joy when they accomplish something of worth to God. Dr. Sandusky preaches from Luke 16 on Lazarus and the rich man.
Sankey L. Blanton was Director of Public Relations at Meredith College. There is a prayer and introduction to the speaker from 0:00-3:23. Dr. Blanton preaches out of Psalm 27 and his message was titled, "Enquiring in the Temple." Blanton discusses race relations and the Ole Miss riots of 1962 that had just recently occurred. Blanton encourages the students to do what is right in the eyes of God and states that Christians must have a richer compassion than the rest of the world. Dr. Blanton speaks from 3:32-21:20.
Albert G. Edwards was pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Raleigh, NC. The service begins with Dr. Newman offering a prayer and introduction to Pastor Edwards from 0:00-3:19. The choir performs a song from 3:30-5:57. Rev. Edwards preaches from John 10:39-42. Newman shows that Jesus is the King of Kings and how we need to share Him with hungry hearts. Edwards states that in order for Jesus to increase in glory we must decrease our pride. Rev. Edwards speaks from 6:10-24:56.