The service begins with the reading of Psalm 65:4 (00:00-00:20) and prayer (00:21-02:32). Dr. Lovelace introduces the speaker, John T. Bunn, who was the Chairman of the Bible Department at Campbell College in North Carolina (02:33-03:16). He begins by reading Luke 4:16-19 (03:17-04:39). He transitions to speak about the internal weakness of many modern churches and their revitalization through “unlimited substitution” (04:40-09:20). This has come to be because plans, promotions, and organizations have been the exclusive tools for such a revitalization rather than the proclamation of the Word of God from the pulpit (09:21-11:52). The proper place of preaching for the minister and in the life of the church is discussed next (11:53-21:22). He then answers the question, “What will be our primary task or the center of our attention in ministry?” (21:23-26:25). He ends his time in prayer (26:26-27:37).
Charles E. Brown, Jr. was a major general and Chief of Chaplains of the United States Army. The service begins with Dr. Binkley welcoming all those who were in attendance for the Chaplain’s Conference from 0:00-2:36. Dr. Cummins leads the reading of scripture (Luke 15:8-10) and offers a prayer from 2:38-6:13. Rev. Brown speaks from 6:29-38:42. Brown preaches on virtues that Christians should exemplify. Closing remarks are given and a prayer is offered from 38:43-40:45.
Glendon McCullough was from the Home Mission Board. President Stealey opens the service in prayer from 0:32-3:13. Dr. Stealey makes some announcements and introduces Dr. McCullough from 3:18-6:03. McCullough preaches from John 20 and gives an Easter-themed message on sharing the good news of a risen Jesus with everyone. Dr. McCullough speaks from 6:09-25:10.
Olin Trivette Binkley was the second President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Professor of Christian Sociology and Ethics. Dr. Binkley opens with prayer requests and prays from 0:00-3:10. Binkley leads a responsive reading from 3:15-5:15. Music plays from 5:17-5:40. Dr. Binkley preaches from 6:03-24:56. His message was centered on the love of God. His source text was 1 Corinthians 13:4-13.
Fred W. Sandusky was Registrar at SEBTS and worked for the school for over 30 years. Sandusky offers a prayer from 0:00-4:20. Sandusky preaches for the rest of the time sharing personal stories and gospel truth. He encourages the students to see God as a holy, loving father. He notes that they receive true joy when they accomplish something of worth to God. Dr. Sandusky preaches from Luke 16 on Lazarus and the rich man.
Olin Trivette Binkley was the second President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service opens with Dr. Binkley reading a passage of scripture and music from 0:00-1:45. A responsive reading takes place from 2:12-4:03. Dr. Binkley makes an announcement and prays from 4:07-6:40. Dr. Binkley preaches from 6:55-24:52. Binkley shares that Christians need to trust God fully. Music plays from 24:54-25:35.
Clarence William Cranford was the pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. The service opens with a prayer from 0:00-3:05. The speaker is introduced from 3:10-6:43. Rev. Cranford speaks from 6:52-43:02. He preaches about how Christians should bear fruit. He encourages the chapel to abide in Jesus as the true vine.
Sydnor Lorenzo Stealey was the first President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with President Stealey offering a prayer from 0:00-5:17. Dr. Stealey preaches from 5:23-19:22. Stealey shares that the students should have a love for mankind. He encourages them to reach their generation by boasting in the significance of Jesus.
The service begins with the reading of John 4:23-24 (00:00-00:28), an announcement (00:29-01:07), and prayer (01:08-02:36). Dr. Trotter introduces the speaker, the Reverend Allen Douglas Aldrich, who was the pastor of Forest Hills Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC (02:37-04:17). His message centers on Matthew 6:28. He begins his message by drawing attention to the growing edge of God’s hand which our lives must be subject to (04:18-13:02). The growth of our lives is determined by the vitality of our daily experience of prayer (13:03-14:25), on the basis of the tone of the thoughts on which we feed our lives (14:26-15:31), and by our involvement in relationships through the Church (15:32-18:30). When the growth happens, there is a gradual unfolding of the unique nature of what is growing; this growth cannot happen unless there is death, focusing us on the cross of Christ (18:31-22:41). He ends in prayer (22:42-23:43).
