James Wood was the Director of the J.M. Dawson Institute of Church-State Studies at Baylor University. The service begins with a word of prayer (00:00-01:13). James Wood is introduced as the Carver-Barnes Lecturer (01:14-03:52). Wood begins his lecture by stating his theme of the nexus of Christian faith and political society, and he states that God’s revelation through Jesus is a revelation of change for the world (03:53-11:56). Wood moves to the role of the church, and he believes that the church should be separated from other institutions and be the force for justice in the world (11:57-17:11). Wood gives an historical analysis of the church and political society, and he believes the age of Christendom was a departure of the biblical relationship the church should have with the state and society (17:12-28:12). Wood gives three responses of the church to the world seen in history, with the first being radical separation from the world, the second being accommodation to the world, and the third being in the world on mission for Christ (28:13-35:44). Wood concludes his lecture by giving a warning for the church not to be held captive by the political sphere, and it should be free to fight for justice in the world (35:45-51:58). The service ends with a benediction (51:59-52:34).
Albert L. Meiburg was Professor of Pastoral Theology and Dean of the Faculty. The speaker reads from John 2:18-25 (00:00-01:19). The choir leads in a song of worship (01:20-03:47). Meiburg opens his sermon with the acknowledgement of Ash Wednesday and an explanation of the season of Lent (03:48-08:27). He speaks on Jesus’ understanding of personhood through the story of the Prodigal Son (08:28-13:04). He states that part of human nature is a need for communion with each other due to our easiness of falling into sin (13:05-18:20). Meiburg concludes his sermon by speaking on Jesus’ death on the cross as the true example of true understanding and love for humanity, and he give a benediction (18:21-23:12). The service ends with the choir leading the audience in a song of worship (23:13-24:15).
Vernon Thompson was a Master of Divinity student and pastor of Calvary First Baptist Church in Durham, NC. The service begins with piano music (00:00-03:32). The speaker reads from the Scriptures, and he gives a word of prayer (03:33-04:48). Announcements are given about the student revival, and Master of Divinity students Cathy Maynard and Vernon Thompson are introduced as the revival speakers (04:49-06:06). Cathy Maynard shares her testimony (06:07-11:30). Master of Divinity student Mike Gibson sings a song on the piano (11:31-14:43). Thompson reads from 2 Chronicles 7:14, and he speaks on the requirements of God, to seek justice and mercy (14:44-27:31). The service ends with a word of prayer (27:32-28:44).
William P. Clemmons was Associate Professor of Christian Education. The service begins with piano music (00:00-05:02). The speaker gives a word of prayer (05:03-06:30). President Randall Lolley introduces the Spring Conference, and he says that the theme for this year’s conference is “Church Education for the 80s” (06:31-13:36). Bruce Powers introduces the speakers for the Spring Conference (13:37-17:11). A speaker reads Matthew 7:24-27, and a woman sings a song of worship (17:12-20:34). The service ends with a benediction (20:35-21:07).
Pam and Mark Grumbles were missionaries in Costa Rica. The service begins with a word of prayer (00:00-01:07). The speaker delivers the Scripture reading from Isaiah 6:1-8 and Matthew 9:35-38 (01:08-04:30). Pam and Mark Grumbles are introduced as the Missionary Day speakers (04:31-05:46). The Grumbles share the testimony of their call to foreign missions and their journey to becoming missionaries in Paraguay and now, after seminary, Costa Rica (05:47-33:19).
Harry Blamires was an Anglican theologian and fellow of C.S. Lewis. The service begins with President Randall Lolley reading Philippians 2, and he gives a word of prayer (00:00-01:51). Dr. Ben Fisher introduces Harry Blamires as the chapel speaker (01:52-06:45). Blamires shares his personal memories of his time under Lewis as a student and as an author, and he speaks about Lewis’ contribution to the Christian mind (06:46-36:17). President Lolley ends with service with a word of prayer (36:18-36:46).