James P. Cogdill, Jr. was Assistant Professor of Pastoral Leadership and Church Ministries. Dr. Cogdill speaks from 0:10-20:45. His source text was Romans 1:13-17. He encourages the chapel to be unashamed of the good news of Jesus Christ. He asks what RDU would look like if we were willing to share the gospel with everyone.
Creighton Lacy was from Duke Divinity School. The service begins with the reading of a few former missionaries’ letters discussing testimonies from missions trips from 0:00-5:43. Romans 1:14-16 is read from 5:55-6:32. There is a prayer from 6:34-8:05. An introduction to the speaker takes place from 8:07-9:36. Dr. Lacy preaches from 9:48-47:57. Dr. Lacy cites Matthew 28:18-20 and encourages the chapel to live a life on mission.