Glenn A. Igleheart was the Director of the Department of Interfaith Witness for the Home Mission Board. The service begins with a reading from Psalm 96 (00:00-01:10). The speaker reads from Acts 10:30-43 (01:11-04:07). The speaker gives a brief word on the importance of Missionary Day, and Glenn A. Igleheart is introduced as the Missionary Day chapel speaker (04:08-07:54). The main subject of Igleheart sermon is about the changing world of religious and racial pluralism coming to the United States, and he shares stories, statistics, and opportunities of engaging people of other religious backgrounds (07:55-44:10). Igleheart ends the service with a word of prayer (44:11-44:35).
Phillip Rodgerson was the Director of the Missions Department at the Virginia Baptist General Board. Chapel opens with prayer (0:00-1:03). A welcome is given to the Directors of Missions present for a conference and the speaker, Phillip Rodgerson, is introduced (1:03-4:14). Phillip Rodgerson introduces his message and challenges the audience with Baptist distinctives in the current culture (4:14-9:02). He states that Baptists’ congregational government, professional training, gathering in community, and variety of programs strengthen them to reach the current society (9:02-13:40). He concludes by saying that Southern Baptists can lead with their strengths in the current society (13:40-15:54). The service closes in prayer (15:54-16:27).
Donald Kammerdiener was the Middle America and Caribbean Area Director for the Home Mission Board. The service begins with a word of prayer (00:00-01:30). Donald Kammerdiener is introduced as the Missionary Day speaker (01:31-04:57). Kammerdiener recounts Jacob’s dream from Genesis 28:10-22, and he speaks about the urgency of not missing encounters with God and his vision for the world (04:58-22:32). Kammerdiener ends the service with a word of prayer (22:33-23:04).
Leila and Paul Stennett were Master of Divinity students. The service begins with the song “Jesus Paid It All” being played on the organ (00:00-02:07). The speaker delivers the Scripture reading from Psalm 95, and a word of prayer is given (02:08-03:43). A song of worship is performed (03:44-07:23). Leila Stennett reads Psalm 139, and she reads a prayer about her spiritual growth towards God (07:24-12:58). Paul Stennett reads from John 14, and he delivers a sermonette about spiritual growth and knowing God (12:59-18:18). Leila Stennett ends the service with a benediction (18:19-18:47).
Mildred Blankenship was the Assistant Director of the Church & Community Ministries Department of the Home Mission Board. The service begins with a moment of prayer (0:00-2:49). The choir sings a song of worship (2:50-4:27). Mildren Blankenship is introduced as the chapel speaker (4:28-8:15). Blankenship speaks about the word “read” and how providing literacy also provides for other physical needs (8:16- 11:33). Blankenship shares personal stories of how teaching literacy has changed lives (11:34-35:58). Blankenship closes the service in a moment of prayer (35:39-36:48).
David Allan Hubbard was the president of Fuller Theological Seminary in California. Dr. Hubbard is announced as Chapel speaker (0:00-0:16). A hymn is played (0:17-4:57). A word of prayer is given (4:58-5:27). A hymn is played (cut) (5:28-5:43). Esther and Ted Adams are briefly mentioned and Dr. Hubbard’s lecture on Ecclesiastes is revealed as being titled “Doubt and Rejoicing” (5:44-7:40). The choir sings an anthem (7:41-10:16). Dr. Hubbard begins his lecture with the question, “do you know what you are reading?” (10:17-13:20). Ecclesiastes is canonical and useful for present audiences as it helps readers to face certain weaknesses (13:21-17:28). Dr. Hubbard discusses the futility of life as a main theme (17:29-20:48). Ecclesiastes’ language and grammar suggests that it was written during an age later than Solomon’s age; the writer Qoheleth links himself to Solomon to grab readers’ attention (20:49-20:58). Dr. Hubbard conveys themes of futility and enjoyment, which are demonstrated by the use of proverbs (20:59-31:18). He then provides four assumptions of the book: crisis is used as a motivation, continuity is used as a method, conflict is the mood, and canonical balance is achieved (31:19-40:19). A relationship exists between Proverbs and Ecclesiastes, as Qoheleth provides a counterbalance to the abuse of wisdom (40:20-41:16). Ecclesiastes is similar to Job in that it stresses the freedom of God (41:17-43:59). Qoheleth draws attention to the realities of grace, death, life, and enjoyment (44:00-46:18). Dr. Hubbard explains that pastorally Ecclesiastes plays the role of removing false props or realities (46:19-47:34). He also urges listeners to take life as it comes and to encourage others to do the same (47:35-50:26). Joy is present in little things (50:27-52:40). He summarizes the prior key points: Ecclesiastes helps us to anticipate the better news, to take life as it comes, and to remove false props (52:41-53:14). Ecclesiastes has its own purpose and aids us in understanding Christ’s suffering and death on the cross (53:15-54:34). Dr. Hubbard concludes with a final word on how Qoheleth challenged the older wise men, preparing the way for the greater wisdom of Christ (54:35-55:26). Dr. Hubbard is thanked and certain guests are recognized (55:27-56:00). The benediction ends the lecture (56:01-56:19).
George Raymond Beasley-Murray was Visiting Professor of New Testament. Dr. Beasley-Murray is announced as Chapel speaker (0:00-0:12). A hymn is played (0:13-4:01). President Lewis A. Drummond gives a word of prayer (4:02-4:49). A hymn is played (cut) (4:50-4:53). Dr. Drummond introduces Dr. Beasley-Murray (4:54-7:30). Dr. Beasley-Murray reads Mark 12:28-34 (7:31-10:24). The choir sings an anthem (10:25-12:17). Dr. Beasley-Murray thanks the choir and retells the story in Mark 12 (12:18-17:19). He mentions that Luke does not record this story, but does share the account of a lawyer asking Jesus how he might acquire eternal life as well as Jesus’ command to love your neighbors referring to all people (17:20-23:29). Dr. Beasley-Murray speaks of the living water of Jesus being accessible to all (23:30-24:36). He then indicates the parable of the Good Samaritan to reinforce Jesus’ command of loving your neighbor (24:37-25:11). Mark 5 recounts Jesus’ command to love our enemies (25:12-28:27). Dr. Beasley-Murray concludes with a story of a Jewish man who would not convert to Christianity due to the church not acting Christian-like and with the hope that the Seminary remains “Christian” (28:28-32:33). A word of prayer ends the service (32:33-33:30).
The forum begins in a moment of prayer (0:00:00-0:00:40). Dr. Morris Ashcraft reads a letter from the president (0:00:41-0:03:54). Dr. Morris Ashcraft explains the purpose of the meeting and reads his letter of resignation as Dean of Faculty (0:04:31-0:16:17). Dr. Thomas Halbrooks, representing the SEBTS chapter of the AAUP, mentions President Lolley and Dean Ashcraft's resignations and compares the leadership transition to a time of exile (0:16:18-0:26:06). Dr. Richard Hester speaks about the freedom of conscience in theological education (0:26:07-0:36:30). Student Body President Beverly Hardgrove speaks on the need of cooperation among Southern Baptists (0:36:31-0:44:24). Inquiry Editor Ken Gray speaks about his sense of belonging at Southeastern Seminary (0:44:25-0:50:35). The forum ends with questions (0:50:36-1:05:27) and prayer (1:05:28-1:09:13).
Disclaimer: The audio quality is poor. James Arnett was a graduate of Southeastern Seminary and was the pastor of Metropolitan Church in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. The service begins in a moment of prayer (0:00-1:15). Prayer concerns are shared and there is a moment of prayer (1:16-6:02). There are Scripture readings from the books of Micah and Luke (6:03-8:10). (Portions of this section are inaudible.) The congregation is led in a litany (8:11-13:55). There is a prayer of rededication (13:56-15:34). James Arnett is introduced as the chapel speaker (15:35-16:28). The choir sings a song of worship (16:29-18:41). Arnett speaks about the controversy of the holiday for Martin Luther King Jr. and his personal belief of whether he would have wanted a day reserved in his honor (18:42-24:03). He turns the attention of the congregation to Deuteronomy 26 to explain that Martin Luther King Jr. would have wanted his day to be a day of worship (24:04-38:24). The service closes with a charge to the congregation (38:25-40:30).
This is an interdenominational service in appreciation for Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a welcome and announcements (0:00-1:26). There is a moment of congregational prayer (1:27-2:08). The congregation joins in singing “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” (2:09-5:31). There is a moment of prayer (5:32-7:36). There is a Scripture reading from Isaiah (7:37-8:21). There is a reading from the Baptist Confession (8:22-9:18). The congregation joins in singing “God of Grace, God of Glory” (9:19-12:39). President Lolley speaks a word of celebration (12:40-20:38). Dr. Brown provides a Scripture reading for the Candlelight Service (20:39-23:44). The congregation joins in reciting the Litany of Light (23:45-24:01). There is a moment of prayer (24:02-25:51). The congregation joins in singing “In Unity We Lift Our Song” (25:52-31:23). There is a moment of prayer (31:24-32:58).
