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1. SEBTS Event - William Randall Lolley March 1, 1988

Description:
Note - this event was likely held at 7pm. Dr. William Randall Lolley was the 3rd president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. This is a special, evening Question and Answer session between President Lolley, students, and local townspeople. The service begins with people adjusting the audio-visual equipment and others being seated (0:00:00-0:00:54). Lolley is introduced (0:00:55-0:01:32). Lolley speaks about chapel renovations (1:32-5:24) then speaks about Southeastern’s connection with the public. Lolley mentions Southeastern’s connection with the SBC (6:15), the seminary’s trustees (13:10), the seminary’s faculty, staff, and students (16:10), and the town of Wake Forest (22:00). The Q&A begins at 25:00. Lolley does not always repeat the questions, and he occasionally reiterates them in the form of a statement. Lolley is asked, “How do you feel about Dr. Drummond? When will he start?” (25:26). Lolley is asked about rumors of professors leaving SEBTS en masse for form a new seminary [SeminEx II] (34:39). Lolley is asked about hope for restoration (37:45). Lolley is asked what the townspeople can do to support faculty and staff who remain at SEBTS (49:20). Lolley is asked about the upcoming SBC Annual Meeting (57:43). Lolley closes the service in a moment of prayer (1:06:10-1:07:01).
Subject:
Liberalism (Religion)--Southern Baptist Convention, Evangelicalism--Southern Baptist Convention, Church controversies--Southern Baptist Convention, and Theological seminary presidents
Creator:
Lolley, W. Randall (William Randall), 1931- and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Owner:
archives@sebts.edu
Location:
Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:
English
Date Uploaded:
02/12/2026
Date Modified:
02/13/2026
Date Created:
1988-03-01
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Event_William_Randall_Lolley_1988-03-01

2. SEBTS Event - Lewis Addison Drummond March 1, 1988

Description:
Note - this event was held at 2pm. Lewis Addison Drummond was the Billy Graham Professor of Evangelism at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and a candidate for the presidency of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. A welcome is extended to the attendees and there is a Scripture reading (0:00:00-0:02:42). There is a moment of prayer (0:02:43-0:03:22). An explanation of how the service should go is given and the hymns are announced (0:03:23-0:05:15). Drummond is introduced (0:05:16-0:10:29). Drummond introduces himself and shares from Acts 1 and 2, explaining how God launched the Christian movement (0:10:30-0:23:05). There is a moment of prayer (0:23:06-0:23:25). Drummond’s credentials and experience is shared (0:23:26-0:24:49). Student Body President Beverly Hardgrove asks Drummond questions based on the SEBTS presidential profile (0:24:50-1:20:29). The service concludes with thanks, a congregational singing of “Blessed Be the Tide,” and a moment of prayer (1:21:30-1:25:03).
Subject:
Questions and answers, Creeds, Evangelicalism--Southern Baptist Convention, Women in the Southern Baptist Convention, Bible--Inspiration, and Interviews
Creator:
Drummond, Lewis A. and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Owner:
archives@sebts.edu
Location:
Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:
English
Date Uploaded:
02/12/2026
Date Modified:
02/13/2026
Date Created:
1988-03-01
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Event_Lewis_Addison_Drummond_1988-03-01

3. SEBTS Event - President-Dean-Faculty-Student Forum October 23, 1987

Description:
The forum begins in a moment of prayer (0:00:00-0:00:40). Dr. Morris Ashcraft reads a letter from the president (0:00:41-0:03:54). Dr. Morris Ashcraft explains the purpose of the meeting and reads his letter of resignation as Dean of Faculty (0:04:31-0:16:17). Dr. Thomas Halbrooks, representing the SEBTS chapter of the AAUP, mentions President Lolley and Dean Ashcraft's resignations and compares the leadership transition to a time of exile (0:16:18-0:26:06). Dr. Richard Hester speaks about the freedom of conscience in theological education (0:26:07-0:36:30). Student Body President Beverly Hardgrove speaks on the need of cooperation among Southern Baptists (0:36:31-0:44:24). Inquiry Editor Ken Gray speaks about his sense of belonging at Southeastern Seminary (0:44:25-0:50:35). The forum ends with questions (0:50:36-1:05:27) and prayer (1:05:28-1:09:13).
Subject:
Liberalism (Religion)--Southern Baptist Convention, Religious education, Evangelicalism--Southern Baptist Convention, Leadership, and Church controversies--Southern Baptist Convention
Creator:
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Owner:
archives@sebts.edu
Location:
Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:
English
Date Uploaded:
02/12/2026
Date Modified:
02/13/2026
Date Created:
1987-10-23
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Event_President-Dean-Faculty-Student_Forum_1987-10-23