Disclaimer: Portions of the audio are inaudible. G. Thomas Halbrooks was Professor of Church History. C. Michael Hawn was the Professor of Church Music. The service begins with orchestral music (0:00-2:34). There is a call to worship (2:35-3:09). There is a moment of prayer (3:10-4:44). There is a welcome and the congregation’s attention was turned to finding truth (4:45-7:30). There is a Scripture reading (7:31-9:03). A woman shares a testimony about religious freedom (9:04-13:19). (This portion of the audio is inaudible.) The choir sings a song of worship (13:20-15:39). There is a personal testimony shared about those who fought for religious freedom and to remain true to their faith (15:40-23:20). The choir sings a song of worship (23:21-25:52). The pursuit of liberty is discussed (25:53-31:21). The pianist plays a song of worship (31:22-36:20). There is a moment of prayer (36:21-36:56).
Donald G. Bloesch was a minister in the United Church of Christ and the Professor of Theology at the University of the Duke Theological Seminary. The service begins with a Scripture reading and a moment of prayer (0:00-2:51). Donald Bloesch is introduced as the chapel speaker (2:52-4:16). Bloesch speaks about spirituality, old and new (4:17-5:13). He explains that he sees three types of spirituality, the first being classical or Christian mysticism (5:14-14:47). Bloesch speaks about the second stream of spirituality, which he calls Biblical personalism (14:48-23:45). Bloesch names the third as new spirituality (23:46-33:25). He speaks about how people fit into the different types of spirituality (33:26-41:38). Bloesch takes time to answer questions (41:39-44:02). Ashcraft closes the service in a word of prayer (44:03-44:18).
Thomas Forman Hewitt was Professor of Christian Ethics. The service begins with organ music (00:00-03:33). The speaker delivers the opening Scripture reading, and she gives a word of prayer (03:34-04:25). Another speaker delivers the Scripture reading from Philippians 3:8-14, and he gives a word of prayer for those who suffered from the storms in eastern North Carolina (04:26-10:04). The choir sings the anthem (10:05-12:57). Hewitt shares his testimony on coming to have a relationship with Jesus, and he speaks about the reoccurring themes of Christ’s acceptance, reconciliation, and unity with those who he has invited to himself (12:58-30:05). Hewitt ends the service with a benediction (30:06-30:26).
Audio quality is very poor. C. David Matthews was pastor of First Baptist Church in Greenville, SC. The service begins with a word of prayer (00:00-00:50). C. David Matthews is introduced as the chapel speaker (00:51-02:00). The choir sings a song of worship (02:01-06:27). Matthews reads from Matthew 10:16-20, and his sermon is about adequacy in ministry and in the Christian life, which is given by God (06:28-27:06). Matthews ends the service with a word of prayer (27:07-27:30).
David French was the pastor of Warren Woods Baptist Church in Warren, Michigan and a Trustee of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with organ music (0:00-3:41). The choir sings a song of worship (3:42-5:17). There is a Scripture reading (5:18-5:48). The guests in chapel and the trustees are welcomed (5:49-7:31). Prayer concerns are shared with the congregation and there is a moment of prayer (7:32-9:25). Charles Horton leads the congregation in prayer (9:26-14:34). An announcement is made about the eleven o’clock classes (14:35-15:26). David French is introduced as the chapel speaker (15:27-18:24). The choir sings an anthem (18:25-21:50). There is a moment of prayer (21:51-22:11). French speaks of emotional electricity (22:12-23:43). He speaks about when he gets depressed, he likes to go to theologian, Erma Bombeck, and her view that God understands when people don’t enjoy church and God, and He accepts and loves one where he is (23:44-28:50). French desires to speak about forgiveness within families, churches, and agencies and the lack of showing love because one has not received love (28:51-35:45). French turns the focus of the congregation to Matthew 5 and 18, speaking about conviction and about being offended (35:36-48:17). He argues that one should not do the best he can in life but do the best that Christ can do in one’s life (48:18-49:20). The service closes with a moment of prayer (49:21-50:03).
Dale O. Steele was the pastor of the First Baptist Church of Burlington, NC. The service begins with organ music (0:00:00-0:03:32). President Randall Lolley gives a word of prayer (0:03:33-0:05:54). Lolley welcomes everyone to Founder’s Day, and he recognizes the trustees (0:05:55-0:09:22). John Clifford, Southeastern trustee, awards the Citation for Excellence in Christian Ministry to Lawrence E. Matthews, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Vienna, Virginia (0:09:23-0:16:55). Matthews gives a brief word of gratitude to his family, his congregation, and Southeastern for their support over the years of his ministry (0:16:56-0:20:06). Dale O. Steele is introduced as the Founder’s Day speaker (0:20:07-0:22:05). The choir of FBC Burlington sing the anthem (0:22:06-0:28:10). Steele speaks about the events of Southeastern’s founding days, and he traces the school’s founding ideals from W.B. Johnson to Felix Manz and the Anabaptists (0:28:11-0:55:31). Steele closes his address with an appeal for Southeastern to continue to be a place where preachers are prepared to answer the call of the Lord (0:55:32-1:03:30). The audience sings a song of worship (1:03:31-1:07:17). The service ends with a prayer and benediction (1:07:18-1:07:53).
George W. Braswell, Jr. was Professor of Missions and World Religions. The service begins with a word of prayer (00:00-01:15). George W. Braswell, Jr. is introduced as the faculty lecturer (01:16-02:55). The choir sings a song of worship (02:56-07:02). Braswell begins his lecture by giving a summary of his topic about Islam in Iran (07:03-10:05). Braswell spends the majority of the first half of his lecture speaking about the checkered history of Christian-Muslim interactions, and he gives a list of perceptions Iranian Muslims have of American Christians (10:06-28:44). Braswell speaks about the future of Christian-Muslim relations in the second part of his lecture, and he discusses the political and religious changes taking place in the Middle East and the growing Muslim community in the United States (28:45-44:00). Braswell ends the service with a word of prayer (44:01-44:33).
Chevis F. Horne was Visiting Professor of Preaching at Southeastern Seminary. The service begins with organ music (0:00-4:44). There is a moment of prayer (4:45-5:33). There is a Scripture reading from I Corinthians 12:12-18 (5:34-7:12). Chevis F. Horne is introduced as the chapel speaker (7:13-8:15). The choir sings a song of worship (8:16-11:50). Horne introduces the topic of his presentation as being a servant of the church (11:51-15:27). He speaks of Paul traveling, preaching the gospel, and ensuring there was a stable church in each place he traveled (15:28-18:24). Horne believes the New Testament believes the church is important because of the extensive metaphors in which the church is used, some of which are the body of believers (18:25-31:38). Horne says it is a privilege to be a servant of the church (31:39-35:11). He tells the congregation to flee from the way of power (35:12-36:45).
Jerry L. Niswonger was Assistant to the President for Student Development. The service opens with a welcome of the faculty for the summer school session and a few announcements (00:00-05:59). Niswonger designates a portion of time for the sharing of prayer requests (06:00-11:50). Niswonger begins his sermon by reading 2 Timothy 3:14-17 (11:51-12:47). His first point is that the scaffolding of religion that is put around God must be torn down because God is not content to be trapped (12:48-18:34). His second point is that the foundational principles of the old scaffolding should be used to build the new religious structure (18:35-20:16). Niswonger’s final point is while the new religious structure is being built, we are to remain in the old building for a time pursuing the mission of the new building (20:17-23:02). Niswonger ends the service with a word of prayer (23:03-23:42).
Thomas R. McKibbens was the pastor of First Baptist Church in Bristol, Virginia. Chapel begins with a reading from Mark 9 and with prayer (0:00-2:55). The chapel speaker, Dr. Tom McKibbens, is introduced (2:55-4:12). The choir leads in singing (4:12-9:45). Dr. McKibbens begins his message by reflecting on the passage from Mark 9 with the statement “I believe, help me in my unbelief” and its relationship to doubt (9:45-11:00). He discusses how everyone doubts (11:00-18:00). He then discusses that everyone also believes (18:00-20:00). People live with a faith-doubt tension and Mark 9 helps us see how to handle this. The father confessed his doubt and faced it and then chose faith over doubt, and believers today should do likewise (20:00-25:30). Dr. McKibbens closes the service in prayer (25:30-26:40).
