Herbert C. Jackson was Director of the Missionary Research Library in New York, NY. The service begins with scripture reading and the hymn “Immortal Invisible, God Only Wise” from 0:17-3:28. The main passage of scripture, Psalm 51:1-13, is read from 3:42-5:44. A prayer is offered from 5:54-9:55. An introduction to the speaker is given from 10:00-11:50. Dr. Jackson speaks from 11:55-52:30. Rev. Jackson shares the important role that the church has on the topic of missions. He debunks several myths of the mission field.
James E. Tull was Professor of Theology (1960-1985). The service begins with music from 0:00-5:00. Dr. Tull offers a prayer from 5:21-7:05. Tull reads Isaiah 42:6-16 from 7:15-8:36. Dr. Tull preaches from 8:37-23:59. He encourages the students to be servants of God.
Julius Carroll Trotter, Jr. was Professor of Preaching and Speech (1953-1983). The service begins with scripture reading and sings the hymn, “When I Survey The Wondrous Cross” from 0:00-5:00. A prayer is offered from 5:10-7:19. Special music plays from 7:51-13:13. Dr. Trotter preaches from 13:23-32:04. Mark 8:31-38 was Trotter’s main text for his message. Trotter states that we are called to follow Christ and orient our lives toward Him. He encourages the students to bear their crosses.
Rowland E. Crowder was from the Baptist Sunday School Board. The service begins with scripture reading and the singing of the hymn, “Oh Worship the King, All Glorious Above” from 0:00-4:21. A prayer is offered from 4:27-6:25. Dr. Crowder is introduced and from 6:28-8:12. A responsive reading is performed from 8:15-10:01. Rev. Crowder preaches from 10:12-26:43. Crowder’s message was on history and archaeology. His source text for his message was Joshua 4:20-24. Crowder states that God speaks through history and archaic structures. Buildings bear testimony to future generations of who God is.
Raymond Eugene Owens was Assistant Professor of Preaching. The service begins with the reading of Hebrews 12:1-2 and prayer from 0:15-2:50. The hymn, “All Creatures of Our God and King” is sung from 4:00-8:12. Hebrews 11:8-16 is read by Dr. Owens from 8:23-10:16. Owens preaches from 10:18-24:01. Owens asks if those at Southeastern are willing to go on a pilgrimage. A hymn plays from 24:09-27:16. Dr. Owens closes the service in prayer from 27:16-27:35.
M. George Walters was a student at SEBTS. The service begins with music from 0:00-6:24. Galatians 3:23-29 from 6:43-7:41. A prayer is offered from 7:49-9:35. An introduction to the speaker is given from 7:44-12:18. Walters speaks from 12:30-29:45. Walters preaches on racial diversity and unity. Closing music and prayer takes place from 29:57-31:06.
Olin Trivette Binkley was the second President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with Dr. Binkley reading a passage of scripture and music from 0:00-1:26. Dr. Binkley leads the chapel in a responsive reading from 1:43-3:30. Binkley prays from 3:31-6:13. Music plays from 6:19-11:48. Dr. Binkley preaches from 11:58-29:32. His topic was on the spirit of God and the spirit of man, and his source text was Galatians 5:22-23.
John Edward Steely was Professor of Historical Theology (1956-1986). The service begins with a word of contemplation and music from 0:00-5:04. A prayer is offered from 5:15-9:16. A responsive reading takes place from 9:26-10:56. Music plays from 11:03-16:05. Dr. Steely speaks from 16:28-30:06. Steely preaches on the call to Christian discipleship. He states that Christians are not to go through life alone. Steely encourages Christians being plugged into a community of believers.
H. Max Smith was Organist, Artist in Residence. The service begins with a scripture reading and prayer from 0:00-1:05. The hymn, “Ode To Joy” is sung from 1:10-4:44. More music plays from 4:58-13:26. A responsive reading is read from 13:35-15:25. Music plays from 15:27-17:37. John 1:1-14 is read from 17:50-19:55. A closing prayer is offered from 20:00-23:08. There is a final song from 23:12-25:41.