Thomas R. McKibbens, Jr. Was the Associate Professor of Preaching at Southeastern Seminary. The service begins with a responsive word and organ music (0:00-3:10). There is a moment of prayer (3:11-5:09). There is a Scripture reading from Deuteronomy 6 and Mark 12 (5:10-7:42). There is a moment of prayer (7:43-8:19). McKibbens speaks about the stereotypical idea that seminaries attempt to replace one’s “heartfelt religion with some kind of head faith” and the misbelief that seminaries are churches (8:20-12:38). McKibbens speaks about about the difference between a theological school and a theological seminary and the understanding of theological intellect (12:39-13:55). McKibbens speaks about how “head-faith" and “heart-faith” cannot be separated in the Christian faith (13:56-20:52). McKibbens speaks about the sacrifice of our minds for Christ and having personal faith (20:53-31:05). McKibbens gives a blessing from Numbers to close the service (31:06-31:22).
Audio quality is poor. William “Bill” O’Brien was the Executive Vice President of the Foreign Mission Board and a graduate of Southwestern Seminary. The service begins with organ music (0:00-3:03). There is a Scripture reading and a moment of prayer (3:04-4:59). William O’Brien is introduced as the chapel speaker (5:00-7:56). The choir sings an anthem (7:57-10:41). O’Brien speaks about commitment in the faith (10:42-14:36). O’Brien speaks about how one believes in God affects one’s view of the world (14:37-19:00). O’Brien speaks about the Bible’s instruction for how one should believe (19:01-29:08). O’Brien closes the service in prayer (29:09-29:53).
