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).
Ron Maxwell was a Master of Divinity student and member of Friendship Baptist Church in Charlotte, NC. The service begins with organ music (00:00-04:08). The speaker gives a word about Black History Month (04:09-05:54). Another speaker delivers the Scripture reading from Psalm 8, and he gives a word of prayer (05:55-08:21). Ron Maxwell is introduced as the chapel speaker (08:22-09:15). The choir sings the anthem (09:16-10:56). Maxwell’s sermon is about his experience as a black man in the Christian tradition, and he urges the audience to have a spirit of Christ, which is one of empathy, and remember the minorities in their communities (10:57-29:13). Maxwell closes the service with a benediction in the words of Psalm 8 (29:14-30:15).
This chapel service is facilitated by the Middler class at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a song of worship (0:00-1:44). There is a story shared about not the struggles of life (1:45-6:12). There is a song of worship (6:13-8:22). There is a Scripture reading (8:23-12:27). There is a song of worship (12:28-13:57). There is another Scripture reading (13:58-15:14). A woman sings a song of worship (15:15-17:31). There is a Scripture reading from Psalms (17:32-20:48). There is a song of worship based on Psalm 23 (20:49-24:41). There is another Scripture reading (24:42-27:08). There is another song of worship (27:09-29:58). There is a group Scripture reading (29:59-32:50). There are songs of worship (32:51-35:48). There is a moment of prayer (35:49-37:08).
Albert L. Meiburg was Professor of Pastoral Theology and Dean of the Faculty. Meiburg opens his sermon by stating that he wants to share three lessons he wished he learned sooner (00:00-01:03). The first lesson he shares is to celebrate the temporary (01:04-05:35). The second lesson he shares is to embrace the alien or the unfamiliar (05:36-10:34). The third lesson he shares is to risk the imperfect (10:35-20:05). Meiburg ends the service with a benediction (20:06-20:31).
Delos Miles was the Professor of Evangelism at Southeastern Seminary. The service begins with organ music (0:00:00-0:05:57). There is a moment of silence in memory of John Edward Steely and a moment of prayer (0:05:58-0:08:18). There is a Scripture reading from Jeremiah 45 (0:08:19-0:09:47). There is a Scripture reading from Hebrews 11 and 12 (0:09:48-0:13:38). The guests are welcomed as witnesses of the commencement ceremony (0:13:39-0:15:44). A description of the Associate of Divinity degree is provided, and the names of the recipients of the Associate of Divinity degree are called so they may receive their diplomas (0:15:45-0:22:51). A description of the Master of Religious Education degree is provided, and the names of the recipients of the Master of Religious Education degree are called so they may receive their diplomas (0:22:52-0:26:08). A description of the Master of Divinity degree is provided, and the names of the recipients of the Master of Divinity degree are called so they may receive their diploma (0:26:09-0:50:06). A description of the Master of Theology degree is provided, and the names of the recipients of the Master of Theology degree are called so they may receive their hood and diploma (0:50:07-0:53:17). A description of the Doctor of Ministry degree is provided, and the names of the recipients of the Doctor of Ministry degree are called so they may receive their hood and diploma (0:53:18-1:01:39). The graduates are congratulated, and Delos Miles is announced to give the charge (1:01:40-1:02:17). Miles shares encouragement for running the race of seeking first the kingdom of God, to lay aside the weight of selfish desires and follow the example of Jesus (1:02:18-1:20:57). There is a litany of mission and a blessing (1:20:58-1:25:12).
