James Leo Green was Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament. The service opens with prayer and music from 0:00-2:25. The faculty and students are welcomed to the Founder's Day chapel from 2:30-5:50. Dr. Green is introduced from 5:56-8:28. Another song is played from 8:34-12:04. Dr. Green preaches from 12:15-54:18. Green's message was titled, "A Simple Plea For More Prophetic Preaching." His source text was Isaiah 58:1. Green shares that Southeastern should be a school of the prophet, equipping ministers to be spiritual leaders all over the world. President Binkley offers closing remarks from 54:25-54:45. The seminary hymn is played from 54:46-59:23.
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.
