George W. Braswell, Jr. was Professor of Missions and World Religions. The service begins with a responsive reading from Isaiah 6 and a word of prayer (00:00-02:36). The choir sings a song of worship (02:37-07:05). Braswell speaks briefly about the growing movement of Southern Baptists’ involvement in church planting, and he introduces Rick Hayes & Robert Jordan, students who worked at church plants in Durham and Wilmington, NC (07:06-11:20). Hayes reads from Matthew 16:13-16, and he speaks about the growth and learning he undertook working in a church plant over the summer (11:21-17:20). Jordan speaks about his experience of undertaking the praxis of the Christian faith, and he described his time as valuable and rewarding (17:21-23:48). The service ends with a word of prayer (23:49-25:50).
Bob Willard was the pastor of New Bethel Baptist Church in Epsom, NC. The service begins with instrumental music (00:00-04:18). The speaker reads John 3:16, and he gives a word of prayer (04:19-05:13). Bob Willard is introduced as the chapel speaker (05:14-06:03). The choir sings a song of worship (06:04-09:41). Willard begins his sermon by speaking on his journey to grow in humility (09:42-12:30). Willard reads from James 1:19-26, and he gives a word of prayer (12:31-17:36). The main idea of Willard’s message is faith in Christ comes with an expectation of being a doer of the word (17:37-32:30). Willard concludes his sermon with a word of prayer (32:31-33:32). The service ends with the choir singing a song of worship (33:33-34:24).
Dr. Clifford Anthony Jones was from Friendship Baptist Church in Charlotte, North Carolina and was a graduate of Southeastern Seminary. The service begins with a Scripture reading from Micah 6:8 and a moment of prayer (0:00-2:17). There is a Scripture reading from Luke 4:16-23 (2:18-3:49). Clifford Jones is introduced as the chapel speaker (3:50-4:54). Jones expresses his gratitude for being able to speak at Southeastern (4:55-5:52). He remarks on the description Luke gives of Jesus’ emotion and temptation and relates it to all Christians’ emotions and temptations (5:53-7:39). Jones states it is essential to know one’s own calling, that one is called to do God’s will, and that there is a cost (7:40-18:12). The service closes with a benediction (18:13-18:28).
Louis McBurney was a clinical psychiatrist and leader of the Marble Retreat. The service begins with organ music (00:00-05:06). The speaker gives a word of prayer (05:07-07:32). Louis McBurney is introduced as the Adams Lecturer (07:33-11:12). The theme of McBurney’s lecture is “The Need for Identity in Ministry.” He covers the many aspects of a person’s identity, and examines the tensions in ministry, particularly the minister’s role and relationship to his congregants (11:13-41:43). The service ends with a word of prayer (41:44-43:26).
Nancy Sehested was pastor of Prescott Memorial Baptist Church. The service begins with a Scripture reading (0:00-1:02). There is a moment of prayer (1:03-2:15). There are welcome and thanks extended to the guests (2:16-4:23). Nancy Sehested is introduced as the chapel speaker (4:24-7:12). There is a litany of God’s call to life (7:13-10:14). There are Scripture readings from Jeremiah and John (10:15-12:25). Sehested greets the congregation and provides a word of encouragement (12:26-15:20). She speaks of the hardship, persecution, and injustice in the world and in the Christian realm (15:21-17:00). Sehested speaks of answering God’s call and the new covenant (17:01-35:31). Sehested calls the congregation to stand and chant with her that nothing will separate them from the love of Christ (35:32-37:02). The congregation is led in singing “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus” (37:03-39:25). There is an announcement for meeting with Sehested (39:26-40:00). Sehested is presented with a Clerical stole (40:01-41:25). Sehested gives her thanks (41:26-41:43). There is a benediction to conclude the service (41:44-42:38).
Thomas Furman Hewitt was the Professor of Christian Ethics at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with organ music (0:00-7:17). There is a moment of prayer (7:18-8:02). A welcome is extended to the guests in chapel and new students are recognized (8:03-10:25). There are Scripture readings from Isaiah and Philippians (10:26-13:28). An award is presented to David Alan Sweat (13:29-14:58). Fred A. Grissom is inducted into ministry at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (14:59-18:51). The visiting professors are recognized (18:52-21:02). Thomas Hewitt is introduced as the chapel speaker (21:03-23:29). Hewitt speaks of the technology of the time and humanity’s search for perfection (23:30-29:29). He speaks of the visions that ministers have of pastoral peace (29:30-30:32). Hewitt states that people do not live in such a world, as it is affected by evil (30:33-37:07). He speaks of the hope Isaiah had and the way one can have a hopeful perspective amid an imperfect world (37:08-48:30). There is a benediction from Numbers 6 (48:31-49:07).
John H. Westerhoff was Professor of Religion and Education at Duke University and an Episcopal priest. The event begins with Westerhoff opening for questions (00:00-00:55). The first question is a clarification about the importance of liturgy in changing people’s rituals (00:56-05:40). The second question is about the Episcopal church and cultural traditions (05:41-08:41). The third question is about developmentalism and faith as perception (08:42-16:20). The fourth question is about the people that influence Westerhoff the most which are mostly Medieval and Patristic theologians, and he briefly talks about gender when speaking about God (16:21-20:05). The fifth question is about the basic understanding of life and faith living in the kingdom of God (20:06-28:20). The sixth question is about the church as a covenant community bound by baptism (28:21-29:24). The seventh question is about the difference between reaching out to people and being with people (29:25-31:30). The final question is about education in the church and finding out people’s needs (31:31-53:55).
Robert Morgan was a former United States Senator from North Carolina. Chapel opens in prayer and an introduction for song (0:00-0:40). Announcement is given about class schedules for the day, with reading from Matthew 25 followed by prayer (0:40-3:58). Introduction of chapel speaker, Senator Robert Morgan, is given (3:58-5:21). Choir leads in singing (5:21-10:12). Senator Morgan begins by reflecting on the separation of church and state and states that Christians should be involved in politics (10:12-14:29). He says that it is important for Christians to remain involved in politics because the country needs those Christians values (14:29-19:00). To do this it is important to have compassion for others like Christ has compassion and be willing to serve others (19:00-29:38). Senator Morgan concludes by challenging the audience to be responsibly involved in government as believers (29:38-31:36). Chapel is closed in prayer (31:36-32:34).
