Robert H. Culpepper was the Professor of Theology at Southeastern Seminary. The service begins with a word of prayer (0:00:00-0:00:55). There is a Scripture reading from Isaiah 61:1-4 and II Corinthians 4:1-11 (0:00:56-0:04:34). The guests of the Midterm Graduation are welcomed and thanked for their attendance and investment (0:04:35-0:05:26). Announcements are given and a gift from the graduates is given by Amanda Jones Campbell (0:05:27-0:06:50). David Anthony Cook sings a song of worship (0:06:51-0:10:43). Culpepper begins his charge to the graduates, stating that it has relevance to everyone present (0:10:44-0:13:05). Culpepper shares II Corinthians 4:5-7 as an encouragement to the graduates (0:13:06-0:13:54). Culpepper believes this passage clearly has a model for ministry: the minister’s message, the minister’s mode of being or manner of life, and the minister’s might or power (0:13:55-0:46:34). The friends and family members of the graduates are recognized and asked to stand while the graduate is on the stage (0:46:35-0:48:21). The recipient of the Associate of Divinity degree is recognized and receives her diploma (0:48:22-0:49:30). The names of the recipients of the Master of Religious Education degree are called and they each receive their diplomas (0:49:31-0:51:55). The names of the recipients of the Master of Divinity degree are called and they each receive their diplomas (0:51:56-1:06:55). The names of the recipients of the Master of Theology degree are called and they each receive their hoods and diplomas (1:06:56-1:08:59). The names of the recipients of the Doctor of Ministry degree are called and they each receive their hoods and diplomas (1:09:00-1:12:40). The students participate in a responsive recitation (1:21:41-1:15:23). The graduates are given their final charge (1:15:24-1:16:26).
Edwin Luther Copeland was Professor of Christian Missions and World Religions and a missionary to Japan. The service begins with organ music, and the choir sings a song of worship (0:00:00-0:11:06). President Randall Lolley welcomes everyone to Founder’s Day, he gives a word of prayer, and he welcomes the Board of Trustees (0:11:06-0:13:41). The Citation for Excellence in Christian Ministry is awarded to Ed and Mary Price, a lay couple serving at Lakeside Baptist Church in Pittsburgh, PA (0:13:42-0:28:00). Edwin Luther Copeland is introduced as the Founder’s Day Address speaker (0:28:01-0:29:01). The choir sings the anthem (0:29:02-0:34:33). Copeland delivers a speech about the various components of the tradition of Southeastern, and he encourages the seminary to press on and perfect these components for the future (0:34:34-0:56:37). The choir sings a song of worship (0:56:38-1:00:39). The service ends with a word of prayer (1:00:40-1:01:15).
William B. Oglesby Jr. was Pastor Emeritus of Pastoral Counseling at the Union Theological Seminary in Richmond, Virginia. The service begins with organ music (0:00-3:29). There is a Scripture reading from Ephesians 2 (3:30-5:31). William Oglesby is introduced as the Adams Lecturer (5:32-6:32). The choir sings an anthem (6:33-11:55). Oglesby shares personal anecdotes to begin his presentation (11:56-17:20). Oglesby shares the texts he intends to teach in a future lecture (17:21-18:57). He speaks about how one may practically apply his advice in preparing and presenting sermons (18:58-22:08). Oglesby speaks about the “respondability” of the congregation to take the message and apply it (22:09-24:25). Oglesby speaks about the content of a sermon, namely a nutrition chart sermon, a cookbook sermon, and a menu sermon (24:26-51:30). The service concludes with a benediction from Scripture (51:31-52:04).
Janice Odom Patty was a minister at Pullen Memorial Baptist Church and a Master of Divinity student. The service begins with organ music (00:00-02:47). The audience is led in a song of worship (02:48-06:33). The speaker leads in an invocation (06:34-07:11). The speaker delivers the vision for the student led service week, and Janice Odom Patty is introduced as the chapel speaker (07:12-10:15). A bell choir performs a song of worship (10:16-15:08). Patty delivers a sermonette about the Supper of the Lord (15:09-20:46). Patty leads the audience in the partaking of the Lord’s Supper (20:47-23:18). The choir sings a song of worship (23:19-26:14). A speaker delivers a word on the Lord’s Supper, and the choir sings another song of worship (26:15-30:14). Organ music is performed (30:15-33:07). Patty leads the audience in the reading of Salem Covenant, and the service ends with a congregational prayer (33:08-34:50).
Joel C. Gregory was pastor of Travis Avenue Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas. The service begins with organ music (0:00-3:57). There is a moment of prayer (3:58-5:32). Ashcraft introduces Joel C. Gregory as the Adams Lecturer (5:33-7:04). Gregory introduces his presentation then reads from Paul’s letter to the Thessalonians (7:05-10:34). Gregory speaks about how one should deliver a sermon (10:35-22:05). Gregory speaks of Paul’s assurance that the Thessalonians knew him (22:06-24:13). Gregory gives words of exhortation from Paul's letter to the Thessalonian church about the motivation and manner of the preacher (24:14-38:42). Ashcraft offers thanks to Gregory on behalf of the seminary (38:43-39:28). The service concludes with a benediction (39:29-39:51).
David Forbes was the pastor of Martin Street Baptist Church in Raleigh, North Carolina. The service begins with organ music (0:00-6:54). There is a call to worship and a word of prayer (6:55-8:00). Prayer concerns are shared and there is a moment of prayer (8:01-10:38). There is a responsive reading (10:39-12:02). There is a Scripture reading from John 12 (12:03-13:22). David Forbes is introduced as the chapel speaker (13:23-16:15). There is a song of worship (16:16-19:43). Forbes begins his presentation by quoting a portion of “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” and offers his thanks (19:44-22:25). Forbes reads from I Corinthians 1 (22:56-24:31). Forbes speaks about being compartmentalized from truth (24:32-30:05). Forbes uses the story of a fly to illustrate that many are so close to the truth yet do not realize that the door is so close (30:06-40:55). The service concludes in a moment of prayer (40:56-41:55).
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).
Thomas Downing was a pastor, including pastor of University Baptist Church in Chapel Hill. The service opens in prayer (0:00-3:10). Scripture is read aloud from Genesis 4:1-12 (3:10-6:10). A prayer is led (6:10-8:10). Dr. Lolley introduces the commencement sermon (8:10-10:28). A student presents a check to go toward the construction of a prayer garden from the graduating class (10:28-11:00). Dr. Lolley reflects on the graduates’ gift and announces that the presentation of awards will begin (11:00-13:22). Dr. Ashcraft presents academic awards and Dr. Lolley congratulates the recipients (13:22-20:05). Dr. Lolley introduces the commencement sermon speaker, Dr. Thomas Downing (20:05-22:08). Dr. Downing begins his address with prayer (22:08-22:44). His message focuses on grace and how one can still know that grace even when experiencing the challenges of life (22:44-44:10). He concludes by stating that the hope in the land of Nod, instead of Eden, is the gospel (42:00-44:10). Dr. Downing closes his message in prayer (44:10-44:45). The service is then closed in prayer (44:45-46:27).
