After reading Psalm 103:21-22, Romans 8:26-28, and 1 Corinthians 9:15-16, and a song (start-4:00), Suzanna Van, a Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary student from China, expresses gratitude for the missionaries who impacted her life and her country. She then speaks a bit about the importance of sharing the gospel and living missionally (4:01-11:45). The service concludes with the reading of Numbers 6:24-26 (11:46-end).
Dr. Emily Kilpatrick Lansdell, Professor of Missions, gave a lecture titled “Preparation for the Missionary Task in Today’s World.” Dr. Lansdell spoke on the importance of strategic missions in the midst of geo-political changes across the world. One of her major points was the importance of being prepared before going on the field. She discussed the importance of learning the language and culture of the place one serves in as well as having theological training.