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Central Baptist Theological Seminary
Commencement
May 10, 2024
Prelude ……………………………………………………………….. Melody Bruffey
*Academic Processional ……………………………………… Melody Bruffey
Holy Art Thou, G. F. Handel
School Song ………………………………………………….. Roy Beacham, Th.D.
The Word and the Testimony
Invocation …………………………………………………. Josh Stephens, D.Min.
Welcome ……………………………………………… Matthew Morrell, D.Min.
President
Scripture Reading …………………………………………. Matt Shrader, Ph.D.
Commencement Address ……………………………. Lee Ormiston, D.S.M.
Pastor Emeritus, Family Baptist Church
Alumni Welcome …………………………………………… Craig Muri, D.Min.
Chairman of the Board
Recognition of Scholarships ……………………….. Brett Williams, Ph.D.
Provost
Presentation of Graduates……………………………. Jonathan Pratt, Ph.D.
Vice President of Academic Affairs
Awarding of Academic Degrees ……………. Matthew Morrell, D.Min.
Investiture of Academic Hoods …………………… Roy Beacham, Th.D.
Brett Williams, Ph.D.
Prayer of Dedication ……………………………. Douglas McLachlan, D.D.
Chancellor
Closing Remarks …………………………………… Matthew Morrell, D.Min.
*Benediction …………………………………………………. Kevin Bauder, Ph.D.
*Academic Recessional ………………………………………… Melody Bruffey
Psalm 19, Benedetto Marcello
The Word and the Testimony
by Dr. Richard V. Clearwaters
Founder of Central Seminary
Isaiah 8:20
To the Law and Testimony
Ever shall be Central’s song;
For within these sacred pages
We have found the Father’s Son.
Of our service He is worthy,
For His form we plainly see,
In the pages of the Volume
Daily witnessed there for me.
Words there great and oh so precious,
Ever speaking loud and clear
To lost sinners, poor and needy,
By God’s nature, now drawn near.
For the hunger that He gives us,
By this Self of His within;
We are pure in daily living,
Through the power He gives to men.
In the world and no part of it,
We will shun its sin and lust;
For the Savior’s image charms us
Through the Book, for us to trust.
In the highways and the byways,
In the halls with noise and din;
Here at “Central” He is central,
Like the Book that brings us Him.