William Latane Lumpkin was Minister of the Free Mason Street Baptist Church in Norfolk, VA. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-1:19). After which, Dr. William Lumpkin is introduced (1:20-2:53). Lumpkins message is on Baptist history. Lumpkin begins by discussing an influential historical figure named Isaac Backus (2:54-3:23). After which, he discusses the history of Isaac Backus, and the influence he had on Baptists (3:24-43:09). He concludes by explaining Backus’s contributions to Baptists (43:10-45:35).
Garland Alford Hendricks was Professor of Church-Community Development. The service starts with a prayer and a scripture reading from 0:00-2:15. Dr. Hendricks preaches from 2:16-15:25. His source text was Philippians 4:6-13. He shares a testimony in his own life and how he seeks the Lord with his whole heart.