John Cave was pastor of First Baptist Church in Rocky Mount, NC. The service begins with organ music (00:00-05:10). The speaker gives a word of prayer (05:11-07:15). John Cave is introduced as the chapel speaker (07:16-08:24). The choir sings a song of worship (08:25-12:52). Cave begins his sermon by reading from 1 Kings 14 (12:53-16:15). Cave’s sermon is centers on Elijah hearing God’s voice in the wind, and he says that in the wilderness and in the darkest times, God’s voice can be heard (16:16-32:05). The service ends with a word of prayer (32:06-33:07).
Thomas H. Graves was Associate Professor of Philosophy of Religion. The service begins with a word of prayer (00:00-01:17). The speaker reads from Psalm 32:1-7 and Luke 15:11-32 (01:18-05:26). The choir sings a song of worship (05:27-09:50). Graves delivers a sermon on the preaching of the gospel, and he says to the audience that, like the older brother in the story of the Prodigal Son, they need the gospel to be preached to them (09:51-24:21). Graves ends the service with a word of prayer (24:22-24:45).
Delos Miles was the Professor of Evangelism at Southeastern Seminary. The service begins with organ music (0:00-2:42). There is a moment of prayer (2:43-4:02). The choir sings an anthem (4:03-9:39). Miles reads Scripture from Galatians 6 and Psalms (9:40-13:37). Miles speaks of recovering the “Pentecostal emphasis on the role of the Spirit as power for mission” (13:37-21:23). Miles speaks on making God one’s refuge to grow closer to Him and to better minister to others (21:24-29:19). Miles closes the service with a word of prayer (29:20-29:38).
David and Carolyn Bishop were attendants at Southeastern Seminary and were missionaries to Korea. The service begins with music (0:00-3:56). Prayer concerns are shared with the congregation and there is a moment of prayer (3:57-5:43). David and Carolyn Bishop are introduced as the chapel speakers (5:44-7:29). Carolyn shares their desire that they will bring glory to God, lead the congregation to participate in missions, and feel a sense of rejoicing for what God is doing in Korea (7:30-8:08). She shares about the geography and culture in Korea and shares II Timothy 1:7 (8:09-9:53). She shares a portion of her testimony of when she and her husband were called to ministry and how the verse from II Timothy has helped her rely on God (9:54-16:26). Carolyn shares her personal experience with learning Koren to overcome the language barrier of sharing the gospel (16:27-19:42). David shares from Luke 9 to illustrate how Jesus met people at their greatest physical need and through that met their spiritual need (19:43-21:41). David speaks about running as a method to release stress and how he used that as a ministry opportunity (21:42-25:38). David charges the students in the congregation to ask themselves whose needs they are attempting to fulfill and shares a hymn as a word of encouragement (25:39-27:37). The service ends with a Scripture reading (27:38-28:08).
Robert Lee Richardson, Jr. was Associate Professor of Supervised Ministry. The service begins with President Lolley giving a word of prayer for the release of the Iranian hostages and the transition of presidential administrations (00:00-02:27). Lolley welcomes everyone to convocation and declares the beginning of the 30th academic year (02:28-03:37). Dr. Eddins presents the Middler Theology Award to student Robert A. Radcliff (03:38-04:57). Lolley gives a story about Southeastern alumnus Gene Williams helping him during a hurricane, and he speaks about the Heritage Woods Project (04:58-09:17). Gene Williams gives a brief word of why he appreciates Southeastern, and he presents a key and check for the Heritage Woods Project (09:18-14:03). Lolley accepts the key and check, and he presents the adjunct faculty for the Spring term (14:04-16:00). Robert Lee Richardson, Jr. is presented as the convocation speaker (16:01-17:21). Richardson begins his sermon by giving his theme of preparation for ministry (17:22-21:55). Richardson’s first point is the image of the minister as the scholarly pastor (21:56-29:32). His second point is the image of the professional minister (29:33-39:54). Richardson’s final point the image of the minister as a wounded healer (39:55-47:40). Richardson concludes his sermon by giving his ideas of how Southeastern can prepare students for ministry (47:41-55:49). Lolley ends the service by reading 2 Timothy 3:17, and he gives a word of prayer (55:50-56:32).
Dr. Brevard S. Childs was a leading Old Testament scholar during the 20th century and Professor of Old Testament at Yale Divinity School. The service begins with organ music (00:00-06:18). President Randall Lolley welcomes all the guests to the Spring Lectures, he delivers the Scripture reading from Isaiah 45:5-8, and he gives a word of prayer (06:19-08:54). Brevard S. Childs is introduced as the Spring Lecturer (08:55-11:29). The title of Childs’ lecture is "Reading the Old Testament As Religious Literature.” He begins his lecture by addressing the influence of the traditional Protestant and historical-critical approaches in field of biblical studies, and he recognizes the shifting landscape of the field of biblical studies (11:30-21:49). Childs main message is about the evolution of the biblical text as a method of interpretation, and he examines three stories from the Hebrew Scriptures to show that the biblical text should be interpreted canonically in opposition to pagan religious practices (21:50-56:50). Lolley concludes the lecture with a word of prayer (56:51-57:27). The service ends with organ music (57:28-58:53).
This message was part of the Ministry with the Small Rural Church Workshop. Selz Cabot Mayo was an emeritus professor from North Carolina State University. The lecture begins with Mayo introducing himself, and he states that his lecture will be divided into two parts (00:00-01:00). In the first part of the lecture, Mayo discusses the changing statistics of rural and urban population growth, education, life expectancy, and cost of living over the past ten years (01:01-31:58). In the second part of the lecture, Mayo discusses the changes in the culture, specifically the fact that pastors know their parishioners less than they did in years past (31:59-43:13). Mayo opens for comments, observations, and questions (43:14-46:31).
Darrell Jackson Heath was a Visiting Professor of Christian Education. The service begins with organ music (0:00-2:06). Jack Heath is introduced as the chapel speaker (2:07-2:34). Prayer concerns are shared with the congregation (2:35-3:28). The congregation is led in a hymn for prayerful thought (3:29-4:44). There are two songs of worship (4:45-11:02). There is a responsive reading (11:03-12:38). The choir sings a song of worship (12:39-16:36). There are solo songs of worship (16:36-22:40). There is a moment of prayer (22:41-23:02). “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” is sung as a hymn of worship (23:04-23:52).
A Lenten Communion led by Drs. John W. Carlton, John I. Durham, and Michael Hawn with the Cantata Choir. John W. Carlton was Professor of Preaching. John I. Durham was Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament. C. Michael Hawn was Associate Professor of Church Music. The chapel service is opened with a responsive reading (0:00-0:45). A speaker leads the audience to examine their hearts and confession prior to communion (0:45-10:46). The speaker leads in communion (10:46-13:27). Chapel is continued with prayer (13:27-14:30). Chapel is closed with a benediction (14:30-14:57).
