Fred B. Craddock, Jr. was Bandy Distinguished Professor of Preaching at the Candler School of Theology at Emory University. A word of prayer begins the service (0:00-0:31). Dr. Craddock is introduced and his lecture is entitled “The Shout One” (0:32-2:39). An anthem is sung (cut) (2:40-2:43). Dr. Craddock is thankful for being allowed to lecture (2:44-4:44). He speaks on the burden of preaching, referring to how language is to be used in order to preserve the whisper and the shout (4:45-6:14). He compares preaching to understanding a riddle and sharing the answer (6:15-7:17). Dr. Craddock discusses how language must be lively so that the shout remains lively to prevent the burden of preaching (7:18-10:08). Reading widely, talking to children, and talking to the elderly are suggestions for keeping language lively (10:09-15:10). Dr. Craddock then explains that ultimately the liveliness of the Scripture should be pursued: this liveliness of words will flavor one’s language (15:11-28:43). He emphasizes his readiness to listen to God and being prepared to shout as he recalls the time he conversed with a man who comforted a woman because she had lost her sons in both World Wars (28:44-33:22). Dr. Craddock concludes with mentioning how the women in the Gospel of Mark did not shout that Jesus had risen and with reiterating being ready to listen to the shout (33:23-38:37). A word of prayer closes the service (38:38-38:52).
Olin Trivette Binkley was the 2nd President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Professor of Christian Sociology and Ethics. The service begins with a scripture reading and prayer (0:00-2:35). The service continues with a period of singing (2:36-5:05). Binkley’s message is entitled “A Preface to Priorities.” Binkley begins by examining the priorities of Theological education (5:06-7:34). After which, he discusses the SBC convention (7:35-11:06). He examines the task of Seminaries, defining this task as Christian ministry (11:07-12:13). He concludes by discussing the sixfold task of Christian ministry (12:14-16:42). He closes in prayer (16:43-17:22).
