Jack Stanton was from the Home Mission Board (now known as the North American Mission Board). The service begins with an opening scripture reading and music from 0:00-1:18. There is an introduction to the speaker and a word of prayer from 1:25-4:53. Rev. Stanton cites John 17 for his message on evangelism and sharing the gospel with others. He encourages the students to follow the same program that Jesus set as an example to seek out the lost and share with them the good news. Stanton reminds them that only a dynamic faith brings up the desire to evangelize with others. Rev. Stanton preaches from 4:57-26:32.
The inauguration of Lewis Addison Drummond as the fourth President of SEBTS, with Billy Graham speaking. The message is preceded by greetings from Roy L. Honeycutt, Jr., representing Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and the other Southern Baptist seminaries, as well as other theological schools around the United States and Canada. Scripture readings come from Psalm 84 and Acts 20. Dr. Graham spoke on the subject of calls to hear, help, and heed, focusing on the relationship of evangelism and social service. Dr. Drummond speaks briefly at the end to outline his intentions as president and affirm his emphasis on helping students to fulfill all the implications of the Great Commission.
