B. Elmo Scoggin was Professor of Old Testament. The service begins with a prayer from 0:00-2:59. Dr. Scoggin speaks from 3:09-13:58. Scoggin teaches the chapel about the Chapel Committee. He shares what the purpose of the committee is, what they seek to accomplish, and asks the students to voice their questions and criticisms.
Ray Gill was from the Peace Corps. The service begins with music from 0:00-4:53. There is a responsive reading from 5:01-6:03. A prayer is offered from 6:14-8:37. Mr. Gill is introduced from 8:41-9:41. Gill speaks from 9:52-28:57. Gill shares his experiences and wisdom that he received from training with the Peace Corps.
M. Ray McKay was Professor of Preaching. This unique service was the 10th spring graduation commencement service since the creation of the Seminary in 1951. The service starts with a word of prayer from 0:00-1:43. Music plays from 1:45-4:28. Isaiah 52:1-10 is read from 4:46-7:38. A prayer is offered from 7:39-9:53. Ruth Lassiter, a senior, presents the senior class gift to Dr. Stealey and the Seminary from 10:05-11:07. Dr. Stealey recognizes and welcomes those who are in attendance from 11:20-13:58. Music plays from 14:09-17:56. Dr. Stealey introduces the speaker from 18:03-21:57. Dr. McKay speaks from 21:58-51:42. He delivers an address to the graduating class to proclaim the gospel faithfully. Music plays from 52:01-55:54. A closing prayer is offered from 55:56-56:45.
The service opens with a responsive reading from 0:15-1:52. A prayer is offered from 1:57-3:21. Tom Shepard gives a message on how God has blessed Southeastern from 3:31-11:29. Frank Askins, the first graduate of Southeastern and chaplain of Buckner University, gives a message on the contemporary view of the Seminary from 11:40-22:00. M. B. Motts shares a message on the importance of theological education through Southeastern. He cites 2 Timothy 3:17. Motts speaks from 22:11-28:51. A closing prayer is offered from 29:02-29:35. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.
Sydnor Lorenzo Stealey was the first President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Stealey opens the service with prayer and announcements such as the explanation for the naming of Appleby building. Stealey's message is titled "Making the Most Out of Second Best." His source text was Acts 16:6-10. Dr. Stealey shares that God is still with you and working in your life even if what you're doing is something you don't want to do. He encourages the students that God has called them somewhere specific to share the Gospel. Dr. Stealey speaks from 0:08-21:45. A closing hymn is played from 21:45-22:51.
