Norman Adrian Wiggins was the president of Campbell College. The service starts with a scripture reading from 0:00-0:12. A responsive reading is read from 0:23-2:03. A prayer is offered from 2:05-3:33. An introduction to the speaker is given by Dr. Binkley from 3:50-6:28. Dr. Wiggins speaks from 6:32-25:52.
The service begins with the reading of 2 Corinthians 9:15 (00:00-00:22), a general announcement (00:23-00:44), an introduction to the sermon on Titus 2:11-14 (00:45-02:05), and prayer (02:06-03:01). There was no introduction for the speaker, James Leo Green, but he was Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament at SEBTS. The topic of grace is entertained historically and textually from the passage in Titus (03:02-15:18). To be saved is to be forgiven and made acceptable in the presence of Holy God (15:19-16:59). The primary purpose is the appearance of God’s grace is the creation and cultivation of Christlike character and conduct in us (17:00-21:03). He ends his time in prayer (21:04-21:42).
The service begins with Scripture reading (00:00-00:57), the recitation of a hymn (00:58-03:17), and prayer (03:18-06:54). The speaker, Sydnor Lorenzo Stealey, was the first President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He speaks about his experiences in Washington state and in visiting Golden Gate Seminary in San Francisco, CA (06:55-19:59). Concerning the language groups there, he notes the progress of the Lord’s Church in California under Don Kim (20:00-24:56). With the new year upon them, Dr. Stealey exhorts those in the chapel service to strive for Christ with heroism in carrying out God’s Will (24:57-25:48). He ends in prayer (25:49-26:13).
James F. Heaton was pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC. The service begins with a prayer from 0:00-1:30. Music plays from 1:31-5:09. Philippians 1:1-11 is read from 5:37-7:30. A prayer is offered from 7:36-11:18. The President of the graduating class is introduced from 11:31-12:06. The class president presents the class gift to Dr. Binkley from 12:15-13:22. The faculty accept the gifts from 13:23-15:36. The speaker is introduced from 15:40-17:55. A special music performance takes place from 18:00-20:44. Rev. Heaton speaks from 20:57-57:35. He preaches on love and the most important command of God that we are to live out. Heaton encourages the class to have a right relationship with God and develop the fruit of the Spirit to the praise and glory of God. The chapel sings from 57:54-1:01:11. A closing prayer is offered from 1:01:13-1:01:45.
Wesner Fallaw was Professor of Religious Education at Andover Newton Theological School. Dr. Fallaw gives a message titled "Steps Toward Christian Education." Dr. Stealey opens the lecture with prayer and an introduction to the speaker from 0:00-5:05. Fallaw speaks about creating an efficient education system in the church. Dr. Fallaw states that reaching a perfect ideal is impossible, but that Christians are tasked with trying to get as close to the ideal as possible. Fallaw speaks from 5:07-46:07. Dr. Stealey closes the service from 46:08-46:33. This is part 2 of a 3 part lectures series titled "Growth in Grace and Knowledge."
Wesner Fallaw was Professor of Religious Education at Andover Newton Theological School. Dr. Fallaw gives a message titled "The Product of Christian Nurture." Fallaw shares that the human individual is created for creativity and what that entails. Dr. Fallaw encourages the seminary students and informs them that they have an opportunity to step in their churches and bring their church a step forward in society. Fallaw claims that SEBTS is doing well in creating well-prepared servants for the Church. Wesner Fallaw speaks for the entirety of the recording. This is part 3 of a 3 part lectures series titled "Growth in Grace and Knowledge."
W. Perry Crouch was Executive Secretary for the North Carolina Baptist State Convention. The service opens with Dr. Binkley offering a prayer from 0:00-2:18. Binkley introduces the speaker from 2:27-4:11. Dr. Crouch speaks from 4:15-27:09. His source texts were Zechariah 4:6 and Revelation 4:15. Crouch reminds those in chapel of the importance of teaching, preaching, and living the gospel.
James H. Blackmore was Director of Public Relations. The service begins with scripture reading and music from 0:00-0:50. Dr. Blackmore preaches from 0:54-18:28. Blackmore states that ministers need to be true to themselves. He encourages the students to be advertisements of Jesus. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council's Ethics Committee.
George H. Shriver, Jr. was Associate Professor of Church History (1959-1973). Shriver reminds the students that Christians should love God and be known for their love for God. He encourages them that God gives them their identity when they place it in Him.
The service begins with an opening scripture reading from 0:00-0:35. A message preached on loving each other and not judging is given from 0:44-16:31. A closing prayer is offered from 16:40-18:11.
