James Earl Massey was a pastor in Wytheville, Virginia. The service begins with a moment of prayer (0:00-1:00). James “Jim” Massey is introduced as the chapel speaker (1:01-4:20). There is a Scripture reading from II Corinthians 6 and a moment of prayer (4:21-8:35). The choir sings a song of worship (8:36-10:50). Massey speaks of his position in ministry and the view he has of the church and ministerial work (10:51-12:41). Massey speaks of three things he encourages the congregation to think about, the first being that ministry is in the real world (12:42-15:55). The second thing he encourages people to think about is that a minister needs clarity in his call to minister (15:56-20:30). The third thing he suggests is that people need a clear understanding of their ministry goal (20:31-28:55). Massey concludes his service with a moment of prayer (28:56-29:28).
Louis McBurney was a clinical psychiatrist and leader of the Marble Retreat. The service begins with organ music (00:00-04:45). The speaker gives a word of prayer (04:46-06:07). The speaker gives a biographical description of Theodore F. Adams, and Louis McBurney is introduced as the Adams Lecturer (06:08-15:56). McBurney gives the theme of the lecture, “The Need for Autonomy in Ministry,” and he focus on the tension of the human desire for autonomy and the expectations and demands of the job of ministry. Much of the lecture is a string of points on practical advice for navigating ministry as a pastor (15:57-45:32). The service ends with a word of prayer (45:33-46:08).
Thomas H. Graves was Assistant Professor of Philosophy of Religion. The service opens with a word of prayer (00:00-00:48). Thomas H. Graves is introduced as the chapel speaker (00:49-02:52). The speaker reads from Matthew 20:20-28 (02:53-04:14). Graves speaks on the importance of ministers having the posture of powerless availability and avoiding the culture of power that plagues society (04:15-20:20). He ends his sermon with a prayer (20:21-21:17). The speaker invites the students to stay and be a part of the dialogue session with Graves (21:18-21:55). There is an extended time of questions from students and answers from Graves (21:56-47:16).
Dr. William H. Willimon was Minister to the University and Professor of the Practice of the Christian Ministry at Duke University in Durham, NC. This message focuses on the symbolism and implications of meals in Judeo-Christian tradition, especially the Last Supper from Luke 22, the resulting Christian tradition of the Lord's Supper, as well as the people seated at the table for meals with Jesus, both in earthly ministry and in heaven.
Cynthia Miller was an MDiv student at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with organ music (0:00-2:29). An introduction to the service is given as well as an explanation for the banners hanging in the chapel (2:30-5:33). There is a call to worship (5:34-6:26). Prayer concerns are shared and there is a moment of prayer (6:27-10:32). There is a Scripture reading from Genesis (10:33-11:52). Miller speaks about Abraham being the father in faith and Sarah’s response to that (11:53-13:45). Miller argues that Sarah had authority and respect, even over Abraham at times (13:46-15:00). Miller speaks of the criticism that Sarah received in using Hagar to have a child for Abraham but suggests a justification in that Sarah was trying to keep her promise to have a child (15:01-15:45). Miller speaks about Sarah’s homemaking and care while following God’s call and promise to her and Abraham (15:46-23:03). The service closes with a charge to the congregation (23:04-23:34).
Billy H. Cline was a Trustee. The service begins with President Randall Lolley giving a call to worship and a word of prayer (00:00-02:10). Lolley introduces the Southeastern trustees, and Billy H. Cline is introduced as the chapel speaker (02:11-05:34). Trustee Warren Pearson leads in a song of worship (05:35-09:40). Cline begins his message with a joke, reading from Ephesians 4:1-6, and a word of prayer (09:41-12:18). Cline’s sermon is about maintaining unity in the church, and he says that the virtues listed in Ephesians 4:2 of humility, meekness, long suffering, and bearing one another’s burdens in love are crucial for this task (12:19-25:57). He closes his sermon by stating that the spread of the gospel is at stake if unity is destroyed (25:58-28:23). Lolley ends the service with a word of prayer (28:24-29:08).
William H. Puckett was the pastor of Millbrook Baptist Church in Raleigh, North Carolina. The service begins with organ music (0:00-3:56). There is a moment of prayer (3:57-5:06). There is a responsive reading (5:07-6:24). William Puckett is introduced as the chapel speaker (6:25-7:26). The choir sings an anthem (7:27-12:49). Puckett speaks about the purpose of Lent (12:50-15:07). He desires to reflect on disturbing discoveries, the first of which is that who one listens to determines who that person is (15:08-20:24). The second discovery he speaks of is that where one stands determines what he sees (20:25-24:50). The third discovery he speaks about is that what one does determines who one is (24:51-28:07). Puckett closes the service in a moment of prayer (28:08-28:53).
Jonathan Eidson was the president of the Student Council at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with music (0:00-3:36). There is a Scripture reading and a call to worship (3:67-4:13). There is a congregational litany of confession (4:14-5:37). There is a Scripture reading (5:38-8:26). There is a moment of prayer (8:27-9:14). Eidson speaks about his experience while being at the seminary, sharing stories about being optimistic and pessimistic (9:15-12:55). He shares about how they should look forward past the trials they have faced and encourages the students to voice their opinions (12:56-17:40). There is a responsive reading (17:41-20:00). The service concludes with a benediction (20:01-21:36).
Harvey Cox was a theologian who served as the Hollis Professor of Divinity at Harvard Divinity School. The service begins with a moment of prayer (0:00-0:43). Harvey Cox is introduced as the Carver-Barnes Lecturer (0:44-4:27). Cox desires to bring hope through an ongoing renaissance of Christian faith, namely liberation theology (4:28-14:35). He speaks about how the movement began (14:36-18:12). Cox speaks about the theological aspect of the movement (18:13-22:15). Cox speaks about what he believes theological liberation to be and why Baptists should be interested in the movement (22:16-48:44). The service concludes in a moment of prayer (48:45-50:07).
