Description

• 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).

Last modified

• February 7, 2025

Creator

• Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

Subject

• Evangelicalism--Southern Baptist Convention
• Religious education
• Leadership
• Liberalism (Religion)--Southern Baptist Convention
• Church controversies--Southern Baptist Convention

Language

• English

Identifier

• SEBTS_Event_President-Dean-Faculty-Student_Forum_1987-10-23

Date Created

• October 23, 1987

Location

• Wake Forest (N.C.)

Resource Type

• Audio

Preferred Citation

SEBTS Chapel and Special Event Recordings, SEBTS Chapel and Special Event Recordings - 1980s, Archives and Special Collections, Library at Southeastern, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, NC.

In Collection:

• SEBTS Chapel and Special Event Recordings
• SEBTS Chapel and Special Event Recordings - 1980s

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