• James E. Hightower was the editor of Proclaim Magazine in the Church Administration Department of the Sunday School Board. The lecture begins with James Hightower being introduced as the conference lecturer (00:00-02:37). Hightower lays out the topics of his lecture (02:38-05:13). In his first topic, Hightower walks through the Christian liturgical calendar year, and he argues that preaching around the events of Jesus’ ministry is beneficial for the church (05:14-25:07). In his second topic, Hightower gives a method of preaching through the Bible chronologically (25:08-30:39). In his third topic, Hightower gives a method of preaching through the civil and denominational calendar, and he says that calendars are a great way to know in advance what the topic or sermon text will be for Sundays throughout the year (30:40-46:02). Hightower opens for questions, and the first question is about the benefits of using a lectionary (46:03-50:22). The second question is about spiritual growth through using the lectionary, and the lecture ends with Hightower giving a word of thanks to the audience (50:23-52:12).
Michael Steen was the pastor of Olive Branch Baptist Church in Blackridge, VA, and President of the Associate of Divinity class of Southeastern. The service begins with organ music and a song of worship (00:00-06:51). The speaker gives a word of prayer (06:52-08:39). Michael Steen gives a word about the choir and welcomes everyone to the service (08:40-09:27). President Randall Lolley introduces Michael Steen as the chapel speaker, and he announces the retirement of James Blackmore, professor of A.Div. studies (09:28-18:14). The anthem is performed by a duet and a choir (18:15-22:02). Steen delivers a message from Psalm 51:11-14, and he says that joy and strength are supplied by God, through the person of Christ (22:03-38:37). Steen ends the service with a word of prayer (38:38-39:32).
Horace W. Lariscy was the pastor of Knotts Grove Baptist Church. The service begins with a Scripture reading from Deuteronomy 32:1-4 and Ephesians 4:4-6 (00:00-01:31). The speaker reads from Hebrews 9:24-28, and a word of prayer is given (01:32-04:22). The choir sings a song of worship (04:23-07:33). Lariscy begins his sermon by recognizing all those who took part in the service who are members of his church (07:34-11:33). Lariscy’s sermon is about the family of God in Hebrews 9:24-28, and he says that Christ died and will return for the family of God (11:34-22:05). The service ends with a prayer and benediction (22:06-22:53).
Jim Johnson was Student Council President. The service begins with organ music (00:00-04:16). A speaker speaks about the excitement and fear of bringing in new members to the Southeastern Student Council (04:17-05:43). A word of prayer is given, and a litany of dedication is spoken for the seating of the new student council (05:44-10:01). The choir sings a song of worship (10:02-12:48). Johnson reads from Matthew 5:38-42, and he urges the new student council and the chapel audience to strive for an excellence that conforms to the image of Christ (12:49-30:55). The service ends with a word of prayer (30:56-32:22).
Max Gray Rogers was Professor of Old Testament. The service begins with two prayers (00:00-01:09). Rogers reads from Matthew 4:1-11, and he gives a few words of commentary on the passage (01:10-04:45). A man delivers a monologue as the devil (04:46-09:58). Rogers reads from James 1:12-15, and he gives a few words of commentary on the passage (09:59-11:33). The man comes back to deliver a monologue as the devil’s disciple (11:34-16:00). Rogers ends his sermon by stating that God will provide us strength and will not allow the devil to tempt us beyond our means (16:01-18:04). A man delivers a “black slave” prayer (18:05-23:03).
Ed Christman was Chaplain at Wake Forest University. The service opens with a benediction and prayer (00:00-01:54). Ed Christman is introduced as the chapel speaker (01:55-03:00). The choir leads in a song of worship (03:01-06:02). Christman opens his message with two stories about two Southeastern graduates who have gone into work outside of vocational ministry (06:03-11:25). He centers the remainder of his message on the will of God, and he argues that this will comes to us in the subjunctive mood rather than the indicative mood (11:26-21:17). Christman ends the service with a prayer (21:18-22:08).
Richard Albert Spencer was Professor of New Testament and Assistant to the Dean for Academic Services. The service begins with organ music (00:00-07:06). Spencer delivers a Scripture reading from John 4, and he gives a word of prayer (07:07-08:30). The choir sings the anthem (08:31-12:07). Spencer reads from Mark 8:27-35, and he gives a personal testimony of the victory and priority that Christ has in his life (12:08-27:58). Spencer ends the service with a word of prayer (27:59-28:16).
James Greene was visiting professor of Christian education. The service begins with organ music (00:00-04:07). The speaker delivers the opening Scripture reading, and he gives a word of prayer (04:08-06:18). James Greene is introduced as the chapel speaker (06:19-09:47). The choir sings the anthem (09:48-12:30). Greene gives a sermon on the idol of earthly riches and prosperity, he and reminds the audience that God is great and will outlast any nation or economic system (12:31-31:17). Greene ends the service with a word of prayer (31:18-31:59).
