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.
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.
Robert Culpepper was a missionary to Japan. The service begins with an announcement on the prayer calendar for missionaries from 0:00-1:10. 2 Corinthians 5:14-6:2 is read from 1:14-3:52. A prayer is offered from 3:53-5:33. An introduction to the speaker is given from 5:41-8:18. Dr. Culpepper speaks from 8:30-51:44. Culpepper shares how the power of the gospel has been powerful on the mission field.