Robert H. Culpepper was Professor of Theology. The service opens with the singing of the “Doxology” and a word of prayer (00:00-02:24). The speaker delivers a Scripture reading from Luke 24:44-49 (02:25-03:52). A soloist sings a song of worship (03:53-08:55). Culpepper’s gives a sermon on three great truths, and the first great truth is God dwelt with humanity in a unique way by becoming man and being obedient to death on a cross (08:56-19:20). The second great truth is that God committed the gospel message to vessels of clay for the ministry of reconciliation (19:21-26:25). The third great truth is that the God of the universe now dwells with his people through the Holy Spirit (26:26-33:48). Culpepper ends the service with a word of prayer (33:49-34:51).
Hendrikus Berkhof was professor of Systematic Theology at the University of Leiden. The service begins with a word of prayer (00:00-00:42). Hendrikus Berkhof is introduced as the special lecturer (00:43-02:58). Berkhof begins his lecture by tracing the development of the study of theology in the early 20th century, and he asks the question of what will be the new method that comes in the latter half of the 20th century (02:59-20:13). Berkhof spends most of his lecture examining the rise of experiential theology, and he argues, through the examination of figures such as Paul Tillich and Karl Barth, that there should be dialogue about experience when looking at theology (20:14-52:18). The service ends with a benediction (52:19-52:59).
Kurt Anders Richardson was the Assistant Professor of Historical Theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with prayer concerns and a moment of prayer (0:00-2:58). There is a Scripture reading from Psalm 116 and a moment of prayer (2:59-5:34). Kurt Richardson is introduced as the chapel speaker (5:35-11:05). Richardson introduces his presentation and turns his attention to Romans, reading the passage (11:06-13:56). Richardson discusses the differences between truth and lies and shares that the truth of Christ must be seen in His people (13:57-25:15). The service concludes with a benediction (25:16-26:09).
Thomas H. Conley was the senior minister of North Side Drive Baptist Church in Atlanta, GA. The service begins with President Randall Lolley welcoming everyone to the pastor’s seminar, and he gives an endorsement of a book written by Dr. James Tull (00:00-04:45). Lolley gives a word of prayer (04:46-05:19). A moment of silence is given for Theodore F. Adams, and Thomas H. Conley is introduced as the Adams Lecturer (05:20-11:03). The choir sings the anthem (11:04-12:10). Conley begins his lecture giving a word of honor to Theodore F. Adams and a word of thanks to Morris Ashcraft, John Carlton, and Furman Hewitt (12:11-16:28). The tittle and theme of Conley’s lecture is “Assumptions of the Preaching Ministry.” He says his first assumption is that there is one body of Christ, and he focuses on the one baptism and how this principle effects a church’s membership policy (16:29-25:28). Conley’s second assumption looks at Christian education, and he says that effective preaching should have an element of teaching to equip the saints (25:29-33:33). Conley’s third assumption looks at worship, and he urges Baptists to return to the great liturgical tradition of the church (33:34-42:21). Conley’s fourth assumption is none of the above assumptions, and he focuses on the laity that need the hope that comes through the preaching (42:22-52:55). President Lolley ends the service with a word of prayer (52:56-53:44).
William Randall Lolley was the 3rd president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with Lolley with some sad news about the death of a loved one from the seminary community (00:00-01:48). The Gospel Voices of Wake Forest sing a song of worship (01:49-08:27). The speaker delivers a gospel reading from Matthew 16:1-4, and he gives a word of prayer (08:28-13:35). The Gospel Voices of Wake Forest sing another song of worship, and they thank Lolley for the invitation to perform in chapel (13:36-21:01). Lolley’s sermon is about signs from God with his passage being Matthew 16:1-4, and he uses a great amount of nature and seasonal imagery to say that God has been faithful to give human signs that point to his grace and redeeming work. Humans just need to be attentive to the one’s he has given (21:02-39:27).
Bob Bailey was the senior minister of the First Baptist Church of Concord, NC. He co-wrote the book “Coping with Stress in the Ministers Home” with his wife, Mary Francis. The service begins with a responsive reading (00:00-01:18). The speaker gives community announcements and leads in a time of prayer (01:19-04:02). Bob and Mary Francis are introduced as the chapel speakers (04:03-05:46). The choir sing a song of worship (05:47-09:15). Bob and Mary each take turns speaking on the reality of stress and burnout that a minister’s family faces, and they provide practical and biblical advice to be effective ministers in both the church and the home (09:16-34:57). Bob ends the service with a word of prayer (34:58-35:43).
Charles W. Ward was the pastor of First Baptist Church in Raleigh, North Carolina. The service begins with a Scripture reading (0:00-2:20). There is a moment of prayer (2:21-4:45). Charles Ward is introduced as the chapel speaker (4:46-6:52). Ward speaks about the gospel of liberation, setting man free to do what he believes in his heart that God has ordained him to do (6:53-9:03). Ward shares about the anointing of the Spirit and Jesus’s desire to validate His claim of being the Son of God (9:04-15:00). Ward asks the congregation if they have a claim to validate their calling from God (15:01-20:50). Ward closes the service in a word of prayer (20:51-22:15). There is a benediction (22:16-22:35).
Mark Courts was the pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The service begins with organ music (0:00-4:58). There is a moment of prayer (4:59-5:48). There is a Scripture reading from Psalm 145 (5:49-7:05). The congregation joins in singing “A Mighty Fortress is Our God” (7:06-11:45). Mark Courts is introduced as the chapel speaker (11:46-16:07). The ensemble sings a song of worship (16:08-20:43). Courts turns his attention to Psalm 145 and the attributes of God (20:43-21:36). He speaks of a woman who showed compassion and mercy to him (21:37-24:45). Courts asks if the congregation can recognize the mercy of God in their lives (24:46-40:13). The service closes in a moment of prayer (40:14-40:44).
Riley Eubank was the Director of Pastoral Services at the Baptist Medical Center in Columbia, SC. The service begins with organ music (00:00-05:42). Dean Morris Ashcraft delivers a Scripture reading, and he gives a word of prayer (05:43-07:16). Ashcraft introduces guests from medical centers around the southeast for clinical pastoral education day, and Riley Eubank is introduced as the chapel speaker (07:17-12:48). Eubank preaches on the importance of the word being made flesh, and he states that touch has authority in ministry (12:49-22:43). Eubanks ends the service with a word of prayer (22:44-23:15).
