Stewart Albert Newman was Professor of Theology and Philosophy of Religion (1952-1966). Dr. Newman speaks from 0:08-18:11 and his source text was Psalm 8. Newman preaches on God's magnificence and how as creator of the universe He knows what He is doing in the world. Newman reminds the students that God not only created everything, but that He is also intimately involved with His creation.
Clarence William Cranford was the pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. Cranford presents a clear presentation of the gospel to the chapel. He leads them through the necessity and power of Jesus’s sacrifice and how humanity will one day live in eternity. He reminds the chael that they are not strong enough to live the Christian life all alone and that we need a community of believers to help each other.
The service starts with a scripture reading from 0:00-0:15. Music plays from 0:19-4:44. A responsive reading takes place from 4:55-6:37. A prayer is offered from 6:42-8:25. More music plays from 8:34-12:17. An announcement concerning the upcoming Student missions conference is given from 12:23-23:15. A time of silent prayer for the conference takes place from 23:16-24:17. The service closes with a word of prayer from 24:26-25:37. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.
The service begins with a reading of various scripture readings and a word of prayer from 0:00-1:20. The former chairman of the Student Coordinating Council explains what the purpose of the council is and reflects on the past year. He introduces Fred Badders as the new chairman of the council from 1:32-6:03. Fred Badders speaks from 6:05-12:19 and states who will be new on the council. 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 in prayer from 0:00-3:01. He preaches the rest of the recording from 3:10-13:15. President Stealey speaks on the goodness and greatness of God. Stealey encourages the students to meditate on Jesus and to make room for Him in their lives. [This is only a partial message.]
George A. Bowdler was a chaplain from the South Carolina Baptist Hospital. There is a prayer and introduction to the speaker from 0:18-3:33. Rev. Bowdler preaches from 3:42-24:39. Bowdler shares a personal testimony and encourages the students to live a Gospel lifestyle. Rev. Bowdler encourages the students to represent Christ. He closes by stating they should be desperate to share Christ with others.
This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council. The service opens up with Scripture reading from 0:14-2:56. The scripture passages were John 13:33-34, Ephesians 4:31-5:2, 1 John 3:14-17, and 1 John 4:7. There is a special musical performance titled "Lord is My Light" from 3:06-7:01. There is a sermon preached from 7:07-22:22. The sermon centered on who Jesus is and how the Word of God is incarnate in Jesus Christ.
Thomas J. Youngblood was the pastor of Hillyer Memorial Christian Church in Raleigh, NC. The service begins with a word of prayer and an introduction to the speaker from 0:00-2:16. Rev. Youngblood speaks from 2:27-25:45. His source text is Ephesians 4:11-16. Youngblood exhorts the student body to pursue the career of a pastor in the local church.
C. Burtt Potter, Jr. was a student at SEBTS. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council. Potter spoke about ministers and the burden they carry in the ministry. Ministers are doing too much and are stretched out and tired. He shares that ministers are struggling to live a joy-filled life when they are the ones counted on to give joy to others. Potter states that the only way for ministers to regain their passion and purpose in the ministry is to allow God to reignite their hearts. [This is a partial recording.]
Dr. T. E. Carter was the Institutional Director of the Institutional Chaplaincy and an Army chaplain. The service begins with a word of prayer from 0:00-1:06. An introduction to Dr. Cummins is given from 1:14-2:26. Cummins offers a prayer and introduces the speaker from 2:28-5:10. Carter speaks from 5:17-26:06. Rev. Carter delivers a message on what a chaplain is.
and This service was the Chaplains' Day Conference.