Orlando E. Costas was the Thornley B. Wood Professor of Missiology at Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary, now Palmer Theological Seminary. The service begins with a word of prayer (00:00-00:53). Orlando E. Costas is introduced as the Page Lecturer (00:54-02:19). Costas begins his lecture by speaking about the importance of Galilee as the land on the periphery of Jewish as a liberation metaphor for Christ’s mission to save the poor and outcast of society (02:20-10:57). His first point is that Jesus’ mission in Galilee shows the reader that gospel missions should have its base in the periphery of society because it can challenge the central powers (10:58-17:14). Costas second point is that missions is a personal and public message for all human beings, and he says that when the multitudes are evangelized, creation hears about it (17:15-28:49). Costas third point is that missions has a global scope, and the country song “In an Old Shanty Town” is played (28:50-42:25). A time of Q&A is opened for the audience, and the first question is about the interpretation of the Bible for the current context (42:26-46:59). The service ends with an announcement and a word of prayer (47:00-47:53).
James Baucom was the pastor of First Baptist Church in Martinsville, V.A. The service begins with an announcement of community concerns.(00:00-02:27). The announcement is followed by a period of both silent and public prayer (02:28-05:56). James Baucom is introduced as the chapel speaker (05:57-08:27). The choir leads in a song of worship (08:28- 11:52). Baucom reads from Matthew 22:36-38 and leads the audience in prayer (11:53-14:17). He begins his sermon by focusing on the words of the greatest commandment, “heart” and “mind” (14:18-16:14). He gives a variety of illustrations, some from his personal life and some from people he has encountered in his ministry, where love of God is rooted in either facts or feelings, but not both (16:15-24:23). Baucom argues that Jesus commands that our love for God be rooted in both facts and feelings (24:24-24:35). He concludes by warning the audience of the danger of going to one extreme or the other, and he encourages them to love God in all the ways given by Jesus, with all heart, mind, soul, and strength (24:36-27:05). Baucom ends his sermon with a prayer (27:06-27:37). The service finishes with a closing song (27:38-28:30).
Donna M. Forrester was the Chaplain at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a call to worship (0:00-1:15). Prayer concerns are shared with the congregation and there is a moment of prayer (1:16-3:19). There are Scripture readings from Genesis 33 and Hebrews 4 (3:20-6:11). The choir sings a song of worship (6:12-9:40). Forrester speaks about why sometimes an encouraging word or bible verse does not bring comfort (9:41-12:03). She speaks about the living word of God as described in Hebrews (12:04-14:32). Forrester speaks about the sharp discernment of God’s word (14:33-19:50). Forrester speaks about how God’s word is enough (19:51-23:19). She shares that she draws near to the throne of grace with confidence (23:20-24:15).
Stanley M. Hauerwas was Professor of Theological Ethics at Duke Divinity School. The service begins with a prayer and a song sung by the choir (0:00-2:50). Stanley Hauerwas is introduced as the Missionary Day chapel speaker (2:51-6:36). Hauerwas expresses his gratitude for being able to speak (6:37-8:11). He speaks about peacemaking, explaining why it is a virtue (8:12-11:59). Hauerwas explains what the practicality of peacemaking is among Christians, using examples from history and Scripture (12:00-35:41). He argues that the church should challenge the false peace of the world (35:42-41:33). The service concludes in a moment of prayer (41:34-42:33).
Thomas Albert Bland was Professor of Christian Ethics and Sociology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with organ music (0:00-6:26). There is a Scripture reading (6:27-6:52). There is a congregational hymn (6:53-10:27). Prayer concerns are shared and there is a moment of prayer (10:28-13:39). The choir sings a song of worship (13:40-17:23). Bland reads from Romans 1 (17:24-21:20). Bland invites the congregation to look back on their lives and consider why they are at Southeastern and why they have a readiness to preach (21:21-23:33). Bland shared why Paul was excited to share the good news and that it should be the same for everyone (23:34-36:03). Bland closes the service in a moment of prayer (36:04-37:10).
Max Gray Rogers was Professor of Old Testament. C. Michael Hawn was Associate Professor of Church Music. The service begins with organ music (00:00-02:58). The choir sings a song (02:59-03:50). Rogers delivers the Scripture reading from Job 9, and he gives a word of prayer (03:51-07:46). The choir sings the anthem (07:47-12:55). Rogers preaches about the justice of God, and he argues that God seeks to do love rather than seek justice and retribution (12:55-25:05). Rogers ends the service with a word of prayer (25:06-26:04).
Chevis F. Horne was Visiting Professor of Preaching. Chapel begins with Scripture reading from Jeremiah 20:7-12 (0:00-2:18). The service continues with prayer (2:18-4:20). The choir leads in singing (4:20-7:00). Dr. Horne begins his message by reflecting on his time as a minister and how, even in the challenges and things he would change, he would always desire to be a minister because he would love to serve the church again (7:00-13:36). He further reflects that he would also choose to be a pastor again because of the opportunity to serve others (13:36-17:00). Finally, Dr. Horne says he would love to preach again because of the hope that comes with sharing the gospel (17:00-21:50). Dr. Horne closes the service in prayer (21:50-22:33).
