Dr. Lewis Drummond was the fourth president of SEBTS. Dr. Drummond is announced (0:00-0:10). A hymn is played (cut) (0:11-2:05). A word of prayer is followed by a hymn (cut) (2:06-3:00). George Beaseley-Murray is welcomed along with a few others (3:01-5:35). Beasley-Murray gives a word prayer (5:36-8:27). The choir sings a hymn (8:28-11:00). Dr. Drummond addresses the congregation and speaks of preaching on “the great texts of the Bible” (11:01-12:10). He reads from Romans 12:1-2 (12:11-13:43). He gives a word of prayer (13:44-14:16). Dr. Drummond discusses that we can all be used by God according to His will (14:17-16:31). He provides a brief summary of the first eleven chapters of Roman (16:32-20:36). He then considers chapter 12 and speaks of surrendering our bodies to God—to give all that we are to Him (20:37-23:43). Dr. Drummond expresses Paul’s teachings within these two verses: do not conform to this world, but transform through the renewing of the mind so that we can see with God’s eyes (23:44-29:31). He explains that the purpose of these verses is to prove what is the will of God (29:32-29:56). He refers to the biblical story of when the prophet Samuel had to correct King Saul for his disobedience of God’s will (29:57-32:09). Obeying God’s will is what really matters in life (32:10-32:40). Dr. Drummond pledges to do the will of God, though he knows he will sometimes make mistakes, and challenges the congregation to do so as well (32:41-35:10). He concludes with a word of prayer (35:11-36:12).
Janice Siler was Pastoral Counselor at Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, N.C. The service begins with a word of praise given to Esther Adams and an announcement about the establishment of the Esther Adams Endowment Fund for Seminary Women (00:00-01:31). Janice Siler is introduced as the chapel speaker as a part of the Esther Adam Series (01:32-02:26). Siler opens with an overview of her education and ministerial experience for the purpose of giving herself validity to speak on the topic of personal development in ministry (02:27-07:11). Her first major point is to not be afraid to ask for what you want (07:12-12:02). Her second major point is to not be afraid to receive (12:03-19:42). Her third major point is give affirmation and love to one another (19:43-26:07). Her final major point is nurture and care for yourself (26:08-29:19). She concludes her sermon by asking the audience to spend a moment in silence to think about one of the points mentioned to try today (29:20-30:24). Siler ends the service with a prayer (30:25-31:20).
The service begins with testing the microphones (0:00:00-0:01:55). There is a welcome and explanation of the forum meeting to choose a new president for the seminary (0:01:56-0:03:51). Andy Hawkins leads a moment of prayer (0:03:52-0:05:20). There is an announcement from Lolley regarding school closings (0:05:21-0:06:04). New students and council representatives are recognized (0:06:05-0:07:23). The process of selecting a new president is shared (0:07:24-0:12:23). Beverly shares her personal thoughts about the profile provided and the importance of exercising one’s voice (0:12:24-0:20:52). There is a moment of prayer (0:20:53-0:21:38). The profile for the new president is discussed and elements of the profile are voted on to be included or changed (0:21:39-1:42:50). There is a time for communion, including Scripture reading, prayer, and taking of the sacraments (1:42:51-1:44:14).
Donna M. Forrester was the Chaplain of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with organ music (0:00-4:20). There is a call to worship (4:21-5:50). The chapel service theme is announced and there is a story about community (5:51-6:51). Prayer concerns are shared with the congregation and there is a moment of prayer (6:52-7:46). The choir sings a song of worship (7:47-10:42). Forrester shares about the opportunities she has to meet and speak to people (10:43-12:24). Forrester shares her beliefs about why there is a lack of community in the Christian realm, specifically in the seminary and her ideas for a remedy (12:25-28:15). There is a moment of prayer (28:16-29:27). The service closes with a congregational Scripture reading (29:28-30:23).
Dr. Paul Corts was the President of Wingate College in Wingate, North Carolina. The service begins with a word of prayer (0:00-0:46). Paul Corts is introduced as the chapel speaker (0:47-2:02). Corts shares a devotion from Mark 12:28-31 (2:03-4:27). Corts speaks about the three kinds of love demonstrated in this passage: to love the Lord with all one’s heart and soul, to love the Lord with all one’s mind, and to love the Lord with all one’s strength (4:28- 11:17). Corts speaks about who one’s neighbor is and how one should love them according to the commandment (11:18-13:53). Corts closes the service in a moment of prayer (13:54-14:42).
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).
Glenn T. Miller was Professor of Church History at SEBTS. Dr. Spencer is announced as the chapel speaker, but he is not there to speak (0:00-0:07). A hymn is played (0:08-2:46). Scripture reading is conducted and a hymn is played (cut) (2:47-3:32). A word of prayer is given (3:33-6:41). A song of worship is sung (6:42-10:51). Miller gives his meditation, “Come Quiet Spirit,” which is based on his own ruminations and on the promise of the Holy Spirit provided in the book of John (10:52-22:25). The service concludes with a word of prayer (22:26-24:06).
Bruce P. Power was Professor of Christian Education. The service opens with a call to worship, and the audience sings a hymn (00:00-01:37). A word of prayer is given, and Bruce Powers is introduced as the chapel speaker to give a word about church growth (01:38-09:21). A skit is performed about church growth (09:22-14:16). All persons involved in the Church Growth Conference are introduced (14:17-19:46). A group of people speak in unison (19:47-23:18). A woman reads a passage of Scripture, and it is followed by a few minutes of silence (23:19-25:35). Two people read a passage of Scripture (25:36-26:56).
Sarah Brooks-Snell was missionary to Indonesia. The service begins with a word of prayer (00:00-00:41). Sarah Brooks-Snell is introduced as the Missionary Day chapel speaker (00:42-01:39). The choir sings a song of worship (01:40-06:07). Brooks-Snell begins her sermon by stating the center of all mission endeavors is Jesus (06:08-07:52). She first shares a story of a man who converted to Christianity in South Korea (07:53-12:40). Most of her sermon is spent giving gospel stories from Indonesia, and she repeats a theme of humans being broken by their sins, but Jesus gives the Spirit of life (12:41-28:03). Brooks-Snell concludes her sermon my stating that salvation is found only in Jesus, and she encourages the audience to reflect on how Jesus will use them to bring the gospel to the nations (28:04-30:57). She gives a word of prayer (30:58-31:23). The choir ends the service with a song of worship (31:24-32:12).
