John Link was a student at SEBTS. The service opens with the hymn, “God of Grace, God of Glory” from 0:00-0:52. Opening remarks are given from 1:15-3:30. A responsive reading takes place from 3:39-5:19. A prayer is followed from 5:29-7:49. Music plays from 7:55-10:04. An introduction to the speaker is offered from 10:11-10:48. Mr. Link speaks from 10:58-30:30. Closing music plays from 30:32-30:52.
James H. Blackmore was Special Instructor in New Testament and Director of Public Relations. The service starts with opening remarks from 0:00-1:09. A prayer is offered from 1:12-2:15. Instrumental music plays from 2:16-4:00. An introduction to the speaker is given from 4:08-5:05. Dr. Blackmore speaks from 5:10-18:40. His topic was on temptations that shepherds must overcome.
John Terrill Wayland was Professor of Religious Education. The service starts with an opening prayer from 0:00-1:00. “A Sinner’s Confession” is read from 1:09-2:55. Music plays from 3:06-8:26. A prayer is offered from 8:40-9:47. Wayland leads a responsive reading from 10:25-11:41. He closes in prayer from 11:48-16:05.
Wilbur Hunnicutt was pastor of First Baptist Church in Valdese, NC. The service opens with scripture reading and prayer from 0:00-3:30. Acts 1:1-8 is read 3:32-5:06. Dr. Hunnicutt is introduced from 5:09-7:25. Hunnicutt speaks from 7:28-21:51. Rev. Hunnicutt preaches a message on the gospel and the Great Commission.
Walter Waldrop was on the Sunday School Board. The service begins with an opening scripture reading and music from 0:00-0:33. A prayer is offered from 0:40-4:57. An introduction to the speaker is given from 5:00-6:06. Waldrop speaks from 6:08-28:25. He preaches on Christ and the mission of the Church.
The service opens with an announcement of apparent dishonest actions that has taken place in the student body from 0:00-3:55. A prayer is offered from 4:06-4:38. An introduction to the student led chapel service happens from 4:45-5:02. Music plays from 5:09-8:00. A prayer is offered from 8:18-12:42. Romans 2:1-11 is read and a prayer is offered again from 12:58-17:59. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.
Vance Vernon was from the Church Administration Department of the Baptist Sunday School Board. The service begins with an introduction to the speaker from 0:00-1:30. Rev. Vernon speaks from 1:33-21:10. His message is centered on missions and the church’s responsibility.
J. H. Crum was from the North Carolina Council of Churches. The service opens with an introduction to the speaker from 0:00-2:21. Dr. Crum speaks from 2:28-26:37. Crum preaches on the importance of preaching and Christian conduct.
Sam James was a missionary to Vietnam. The service begins with an opening scripture reading from 0:00-1:33. A prayer is offered from 1:34-2:37. An announcement and introduction to the speaker is given from 2:59-7:56. The Seminary’s anthem is sung from 8:08-12:34. Rev. James speaks from 12:43-41:31. James shares personal stories of his work in the mission field. A public recognition of missionaries in attendance of the chapel service is given from 41:47-47:01. Music plays from 47:02-48:08.
Lamar Judson Brooks was the pastor of Trinity Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC. The service starts with an introduction to the speaker from 0:00-1:57. Rev. Brooks speaks from 2:11-25:52. He preaches on qualities ministers need to have when they are in the ministry. This service is the second of four centered on the theme, “The Christian Ministry As I See It Today.”
Allen Shark was from Atlantic Christian College. The service begins with an opening scripture reading and music from 0:00-1:18. A responsive reading takes place from 1:24-3:53. A prayer is offered from 3:54-6:04. An introduction to the speaker is given from 6:07-6:53. Dr. Shark speaks from 7:01-28:02. His subject is entitled, “The Demands of the Ministry.” His source text was 2 Corinthians 6:3-10.
Nicolas Zernov was a visiting professor from Duke Divinity School in Durham, NC. The service begins with the opening reading of scripture from 0:00-0:40. A prayer is offered from 0:45-3:44. An introduction to the speaker is given from 3:47-6:32. Dr. Zernov speaks from 6:44-21:21. His sermon is on the topic of the state of the eastern church and prayer.
Marion Powell was president of the North Carolina chapter of the Southeastern Seminary Alumni Association. The service opens with an announcement and song from 0:00-1:08. A responsive reading takes place from 1:20-3:30. A prayer is offered from 3:32-6:04. An introduction to the speaker is given from 6:07-6:47. The choir sings a special song from 6:50-8:59. Dr. Powell speaks from 9:09-31:11. He preaches on the importance of worship.
Raymond Bryan Brown was Academic Dean and Professor of New Testament Interpretation. The service starts with an opening word of prayer from 0:00-0:33. All those in attendance are welcomed to the first chapel of the new semester from 0:51-2:04. Music plays from 2:13-7:00. Dr. Brown speaks from 7:17-18:51. His source text was Jeremiah 9:23-24. He preaches on the knowledge of God.
The service opens with an announcement of the spring choir concert from 0:00-0:27. An opening scripture reading occurs and music plays from 0:28-0:58. A responsive reading takes place from 1:05-3:00. The Student Coordinating Council goes over the Honor Policy that members of the council must abide by from 3:10-7:30. Further announcements on the Student Coordinating Council are given from 7:38-9:40. A prayer is offered from 9:42-10:33. Music plays from 10:39-11:16. A closing prayer is offered from 11:19-12:49. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.
The service begins with the reading of scripture from 0:00-0:47. The structure of the SBC and the Seminary is shared from 1:00-16:40. A closing prayer is offered from 16:52-17:55. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.
H. Eugene McLeod was the Librarian at Southeastern. The service opens with an opening scripture reading from 0:00-0:37. A prayer is offered from 0:57-3:51. Music plays from 4:00-8:38. Dr. McLeod speaks from 8:58-26:53. His source text was 1 Corinthians 1:1-9. McLeod exhorts the students to lead a ministry of reconciliation.
Herbert Caudill was the former Superintendent of Baptist Work in the Western Provinces of Cuba and President of the Baptist Seminary in Havana until he was imprisoned by the Castro government.