Zion’s Rest Primitive Baptist Church was organized on April 23, 1949, in Rockingham County, Spray, North Carolina. The church held monthly meetings and according to its records closed on November 1, 1987. These items include letters regarding membership, a church covenant, and cards of thanks sent to the church.
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. This record book includes the same entries as a section of Zion's Rest Primitive Baptist Church's second formal record book (PBHLA-ZRPB.004).
Zion’s Rest Primitive Baptist Church was organized on April 23, 1949, in Rockingham County, Spray, North Carolina. This record book includes minutes from regular meetings. The church held monthly meetings and according to its records closed on November 1, 1987. The third record book in this collection (PHBLA-ZRPBC.003) includes the same entries as a section of this work through 1971.
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.
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.
The Enquiry was a student publication that began in September of 1964. The Student Council produced the publication and it ranged from weekly to monthly issues throughout its history. The Enquiry began as a resource for student discussion on various topics to help facilitate conversations but also included campus announcements and news. The publication ran from 1964 until at least 1995.
Roy Porter was Professor of Theology at the University of Exeter, UK. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-0:46). The service continues with a period of singing (0:47-3:57). After which, Roy Porter is introduced (3:58-5:00). The service continues with another period of singing (5:01-7:35). Porter’s message is on the Bible. Porter begins with an introduction concerning his subject (7:36-9:37). After which, he explains how the Bible is primarily a “Christian book” (9:38-15:43) He concludes by explaining how the prophets always spoke to “the people of their day” (15:44-16:10).
Olin Trivette Binkley was the 2nd President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Professor of Christian Sociology and Ethics. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-1:05). The service continues with a period of singing (1:06-3:58). Binkley’s message is on 2 Timothy 3:17. Binkley begins by reading 2 Timothy 3:17 (3:59-4:45). He continues by asking questions about who the “the man of God is” (4:46-7:48). After which, he explores the “equipment for Christian ministry” (7:49-11:30). He concludes by illustrating what it means to be equipped (11:31-14:29). He closes in prayer (14:30-15:00). The service concludes in song (15:01-15:23).
John Terrill Wayland was Professor of Christian Education. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-3:47). After which, the speaker reads a responsive reading (3:48-6:28). The services continue with another responsive reading (6:29-12:00). Which is followed by prayer (12:01-13:17). The service continues with another responsive reading (13:18-16:11). Afterwards, the speaker reads a spoken word (16:12-20:34). The service continues with a period of singing (20:35-23:42). After which, a benediction is given (23:43-25:04). The service closes in song (25:05-25:51).
Theodore Floyd Adams was Visiting Professor of Preaching at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a responsive reading (0:00-1:35). After which, a prayer is offered (1:36-6:53). The service continues with a period of singing (6:54-10:36). Adams’s sermon is on Christian perseverance. Adams begins with an introduction concerning trials (10:37-12:32). After which he examines various people from the Bible and their perseverance during trials (12:33-16:21). He continues by explaining biblical perseverance (16:22-28:08). He concludes by challenging his audience to persevere in Christ (28:09-28:44). He closes in prayer (28:45-29:40). The service closes in song (29:41-30:16).