George E. Bagley was Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Alabama Baptist State Convention. This service includes the presentation of the Howard Fund endowed scholarship.
Archie Lee Nations was Professor of New Testament Interpretation. The service starts with a prayer from 0:00-0:22. Hebrews 2:5-18 is read from 0:35-3:30. A prayer is offered from 3:31-4:05. Dr. Nations speaks from 4:33-17:21. His topic is centered on his “Thoughts on Jesus Christ.” When he thinks of Jesus he thinks of four words: atonement, identity, deity, and mystery.
Dennis Burton was a student at SEBTS. The service starts with a prayer from 0:00-1:03. Genesis 1:26-28 is read from 1:12-2:21. Burton speaks from 2:29-18:27. His topic is about how everyone is special.
Bobby Bodenhamer was a pastor from Raleigh, NC. The service begins with a prayer from 0:00-1:29. Bodenhamer speaks from 1:43-27:17. He encourages the chapel to be faithful ministers of God.
Ray Hodge was the Pastor of Yates Baptist Church in Durham, NC, and President of Southeastern Alumni. The service begins with a scripture reading and prayer (0:00-1:17). After which, Ray Hodge is introduced (1:18-2:19). Hodge’s sermon asks the question: “does the church have a future?” Hodge begins with an introduction concerning the future of the church, demonstrating its frailty through multiple examples (2:20-8:22). He discusses the internal issues that can often produce unhealthy churches (8:23-14:56). He explains the health of the church is dependent upon an adequate foundation, and a durable superstructure (14:57-21:31). He concludes by explaining the church's future is ensured through the work of Christ (21:32-22:13). He closes in prayer (22:14-23:25).
Quentin Lockwood was Associate Director of the Department of Church Extension of the Home Mission Board (currently known as the North American Mission Board). The service begins with an introduction to the speaker from 0:00-2:05. A prayer is offered from 2:07-3:57. Music plays from 4:06-6:31. Lockwood speaks from 6:37-25:57. Lockwood shares the mission and opportunities of the Church Extension of the Home Mission Board. Music closes the service from 25:57-26:29.
