Sydnor Lorenzo Stealey was the first President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with an opening prayer from 0:00-1:31. There are scripture readings from various verses in Isaiah 58, Isaiah 40, 2 Corinthians 5 & 6 from 1:40-9:44. Special music is played from 9:52-13:03. Dr. Stealey gives the address from 13:06-29:44. Stealey gives a moment to recognize the students for completing their studies at the seminary. He encourages them to serve God faithfully and to love well everywhere they go. There is a tribute to Dr. Stealey from 29:46-32:55 as this is his last event as president of the seminary before he retires. J. Glenn Blackburn gives a few closing remarks and benediction from 32:56-37:38.
The service begins with a scripture reading of Isaiah 40:12-31 from 0:00-3:53. Another scripture reading of John 1:1-18 is given from 4:09-6:05. A student reads two letters: one from a freed slave and one by a little girl to Jesus from 6:13-13:32. There is a time of prayer from 13:48-17:51. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.