John Terrill Wayland was Professor of Christian Education at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a scripture reading (0:00-1:03). After which, the speaker reads Luke 22:24-30 (1:04-2:17). The service continues with a period of singing (2:18-4:01). A prayer is offered (4:02-4:50). Wayland’s message is on the humility and servanthood of Jesus. Wayland begins with an introduction explaining that Jesus came as a servant (4:51-9:30). He demonstrates how Jesus came in humility, and how his audience should duplicate Jesus’s ministry (9:31-19:05). He concludes by challenging his audience to follow Jesus in humility (19:06-19:29).
Dr. James Cauthen was Executive Secretary, Southern Baptist Foreign Mission Board (now the International Mission Board). He preached about what it means to be a missionary and to be in ministry. He asserts that ministry should be treated as a calling and not simply a profession. Dr. Olin T. Binkley opens up with a prayer and introduction from 0:00-8:39, Dr. James Cauthen speaks from 8:40-59:09, and President Binkley closes with another prayer at 59:10-1:00:42
Louis Cobbs was Secretary of the Department of Personnel for the Foreign Mission Board. The service begins in prayer (0:00-1:28). After which, Louis Cobbs is introduced (1:29-3:41). There is then a period of singing (3:42-6:43). Cobbs’s message is on Christian communication. Cobbs begins with an introduction concerning communication (6:44-9:42). After which, he illustrates how the Church must communicate the Gospel biblically (9:43-24:27). He concludes by explaining the need for a “spirit of community” or “conversation” (24:28-26:25). He closes in prayer (26:26-27:16). The service concludes in song (27:17-27:49).
Roy Porter was Professor of Theology at the University of Exeter, UK. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-0:46). The service continues with a period of singing (0:47-3:57). After which, Roy Porter is introduced (3:58-5:00). The service continues with another period of singing (5:01-7:35). Porter’s message is on the Bible. Porter begins with an introduction concerning his subject (7:36-9:37). After which, he explains how the Bible is primarily a “Christian book” (9:38-15:43) He concludes by explaining how the prophets always spoke to “the people of their day” (15:44-16:10).
This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council. The service begins with a reading of Psalm 67 and a prayer (0:00-1:50). After which, announcements are given, and Ronald Medlin is introduced as a Senior Representative (1:51-5:15). Medlin presents the other Senior Representatives, Eleazar Benenhaley and Donold Crane (5:16-5:25). Rodney Tuck introduces two other representatives, Charles Crisp and Clay Cook (5:26-5:56). Phillip Bailey is then introduced as the Chairman of the Athletic Committee, Bailey shares about what the committee hopes to accomplish. (5:57-7:19). After which, Daniel Mcfaden the Chapel Chairman is introduced, and Mcfaden shares about what the committee is working towards (7:20-8:48). The Drama Chairman Donald Ledbetter is introduced (8:49-9:03). Ken Altom is introduced as the Ethics Chairman; he speaks on what the Ethics Committee is hoping to accomplish (9:04-11:21). The Extension Chairman Glen Holm is introduced, and Holm speaks on what he seeks to accomplish as Chairman (11:22-14:16). Alan Fountain is introduced as the Music Chairman; he speaks on the committee’s goals (14:17-15:40). The Social Chairman Betsy Flippo is introduced and speaks on her goals as Chairman (15:41-17:40). The Welfare Chairman Jerry Turner is then introduced and speaks on what he hopes to accomplish (17:41-19:48). The service concludes with prayer (19:49-20:57).
