Harold Hunter Oliver was Associate Professor of New Testament Interpretation. Dr. Oliver opens up the service by reading a prayer in the 1928 Book of Common Prayer. Dr. Oliver preaches a message titled "A Good Seminary." Oliver shares what makes a seminary a good seminary. He notes that seminaries are like seedbeds which grow mature believers, not just knowledge-filled preachers.
Donald E. Cook was Assistant Professor of New Testament. The service begins with a reading of a portion of scripture and prayer from 0:00-3:50. Dr. Cook preaches from 3:55-23:08. Cook shares a message on meaning in the church and the responsibility that ministers have in the faith. Music plays from 23:10-24:04.
The service begins with an announcement and prayer (00:00-01:44). An update from the Foreign Mission Board (now the International Mission Board) concerning mission needs is given (01:45-03:35). An introduction is given firstly for Jose F. Rodriguez, a Brazilian missionary (03:36-04:33). Mr. Rodriguez begins by reading Luke 10:2 (04:34-05:00). He expresses his thanks for being able to speak (05:01-05:42) and gives an update on the gospel’s spread in Brazil. He expresses that although Brazilians are predominantly “Christian,” they are majority Catholic who do not know the truth of the gospel message (05:43-15:38). An introduction is given secondly for Otis W. Brady, who was a missionary to Latin America (15:39-16:12). He begins by thinking about the “why” and the “where” concerning the strategic approach to missions (16:13-18:54). Three particulars he mentions are: first, the individual (18:55-25:08); second, the family (25:09-29:39); and third, the church (29:40-34:49). The service closes with the mention of the singing of “Something For Thee,” hymn #400, along with a call to publicly profess a missional call (34:50-35:21), a poem (35:22-35:35), and choral singing (35:36-35:50).
John Edward Steely was Professor of Historical Theology (1956-1986). The service begins with a word of contemplation and music from 0:00-5:04. A prayer is offered from 5:15-9:16. A responsive reading takes place from 9:26-10:56. Music plays from 11:03-16:05. Dr. Steely speaks from 16:28-30:06. Steely preaches on the call to Christian discipleship. He states that Christians are not to go through life alone. Steely encourages Christians being plugged into a community of believers.
Page Shelton was a student at SEBTS. The service begins with prayer and music from 0:00-4:34. A prayer is offered from 4:35-7:01. John 17:3-26 is read followed by another prayer from 7:13-14:22. A responsive reading is done from 15:05-25:26. Music closes out the service from 25:37-38:42. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.
John Edward Steely was Professor of Historical Theology. Dr. Steely opens the service in prayer from 0:00-3:53. He preaches from 4:10-18:28. Steely encourages the students to see God's hand in all things. He informs that they they should seek to have a mature theology and a childlike spirituality.
The service starts with a responsive reading from 0:00-1:57. An introduction to the speaker is given from 1:58-2:20. Dr. Bagwell speaks from 2:28-25:38. He preaches on the importance of the building and property of a church. He encourages the chapel to see how essential a building structure and property are to a church.
The service begins with a scripture reading and prayer from 0:00-1:20. A message and short skit on the importance of the gospel is given from 1:30-11:00. A closing prayer is offered from 11:24-12:11. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.
