Sarah Brooks-Snell was missionary to Indonesia. The service begins with a word of prayer (00:00-00:41). Sarah Brooks-Snell is introduced as the Missionary Day chapel speaker (00:42-01:39). The choir sings a song of worship (01:40-06:07). Brooks-Snell begins her sermon by stating the center of all mission endeavors is Jesus (06:08-07:52). She first shares a story of a man who converted to Christianity in South Korea (07:53-12:40). Most of her sermon is spent giving gospel stories from Indonesia, and she repeats a theme of humans being broken by their sins, but Jesus gives the Spirit of life (12:41-28:03). Brooks-Snell concludes her sermon my stating that salvation is found only in Jesus, and she encourages the audience to reflect on how Jesus will use them to bring the gospel to the nations (28:04-30:57). She gives a word of prayer (30:58-31:23). The choir ends the service with a song of worship (31:24-32:12).
John H. Westerhoff was Professor of Religion and Education at Duke University and an Episcopal priest. The service begins with a reading from John 1 and a word of prayer (00:00-01:20). John H. Westerhoff, III is introduced as the Spring Lecturer (01:21-02:48). Westerhoff begins his lecture by stating his addressing issues of the context and process of catechetics, and he addresses the issue of faith as perception (02:49-14:36). Westeroff’s first point is faith, and its perception is tied to the community (14:37-21:49). Westerhoff second point is about the community of faith, and the five criteria of community are a common memory, common vision, common rituals, common norms, and common life together (21:50-44:30). Westerhoff concludes his lecture with a story of a baptism in a church in Latin America (44:31-49:59). The service ends with a word of prayer (50:00-50:31).
John I. Durham was Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament. The service opens with an announcement over community concerns, and a word of prayer is given (00:00-01:56). John Durham reads from Jonah 3:1-5 & 4:1-11 (01:57-05:49). A song is played on the organ (05:50-09:45). Durham reads from Matthew 12:38-45, and he opens his sermon with a prayer (09:46-13:39). His sermon is focused on the book of Jonah, and he first gives a summary of the important elements of the book (13:40-19:00). He speaks on the upcoming season of Lent, and he urges the audience to ponder on whether we hold the attitude of Jonah when we hear God’s call (19:01-22:22). Another song is played on the organ (22.23-28:45). Durham ends the service with a benediction (28:46-29:15).
Thomas Furman Hewitt was Associate Professor of Christian Ethics. The sermon begins with a reading from Isaiah and a word of prayer (00:00-01:50). The speaker gives two words of community concerns, and another speaker gives a brief word about God’s love for mankind (01:51-05:24). A woman sings a song of worship (05:25-08:06). The audience is led in a responsive prayer (08:07-10:24). A woman sings the song, “The Old Rugged Cross” (10:25-14:34). Hewitt delivers a brief word on the effect of the cross (14:35-16:40). A woman sings a song of worship (16:41-19:10). The service ends with a benediction (19:11-19:34).
Christine Gregory was the First Vice President of the Southern Baptist Convention. The service begins with President Randall Lolley giving a word of prayer (00:00-01:01). Christine Gregory is introduced as the chapel speaker (01:02-05:41). The choir sings a song of worship (05:42-08:43). Gregory speaks positively about Southern Baptist’s motivations for the Great Commission and history of involvement in the missions movement, and she says that despite their differences, Southern Baptists need to quit talking to each other, take initiative, and win the world for Christ (08:44-32:49). Lolley thanks Gregory for speaking, and he gives an announcement about chapel being moved to Wake Forest Baptist Church in the coming weeks due to construction (32:50-34:40). Lolley ends the service with a word of prayer (34:41-35:15).
R. Quinn Pugh was the Executive Director of the Metropolitan New York Baptist Association and the Executive Treasure of the Baptist Convention of New York. The service begins with organ music (00:00-00:56). There is a responsive reading, and the speaker gives a word of prayer (00:57-02:45). R. Quinn Pugh is introduced as the Missionary Day chapel speaker (02:46-04:55). The choir sings the anthem (04:56-07:30). Pugh begins his sermon with a word of prayer (07:31-08:24). Pugh speaks about the rural-urban divide in American society, and he encourages the audience to listen to God’s call of potentially doing ministry in urban areas such as New York City (08:25-46:54). Pugh ends the service with a word of prayer (46:55-48:21).
John William Eddins, Jr. was Professor of Theology. The service begins with a liturgical reading and a word of prayer (00:00-02:45). The speaker reads from 2 Corinthians 4:1-16 (02:46-05:04). A woman sings a song of worship (05:05-08:12). Eddins recalls a memory of his father praying “for Jesus’ sake,” and he gives a sermon about living a life that is Christ centered rather than man centered (08:13-22:11). Eddins ends the service with a benediction (22:12-22:46).
Richard Loren Hester was Professor of Pastoral Care and Psychology of Religion. Hester begins his sermon by reading from Isaiah 42 and 43, and he gives a word of prayer (00:00-03:14). Hester speaks about fear and how it can have a hold over our lives, and he argues that in the face of our fears we should trust the Lord because he is the only one who will save us and give us comfort (03:15-24:00). Hester ends the service with a prayer (24:01-24:48).