Lecture given Monday, September 22, 2008, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The U.S. Justice Department, Congress, and the CIA are convinced the war against drugs cannot be won by this nation. But some have been winning the ware for the past 19 years. Learn how the Metropolitan Church of Christ and her ministry, the Metropolitan Fresh Start House, experience the miracle of broken lives made whole through the living Word of God."

Lecture given Monday, September 18, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Do you feel left behind by the "left behind" movement? It is sometimes hared to sort out all the theories about the end times. This class is a look ahead that might encourage you."

Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Loving God and neighbor provides the vibe for understanding the life of Jesus as well as understanding our call today as Christ followers. But, what happens when loving God (The Singer) and loving our neighbors (The Song) seem to collide (The Shear)?"

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In the first century, Jews everywhere were oppressed by empire. Revelation describes the Christian response, but what about other Jewish sects? This class will shed new light on the New Testament by examining the Dead Sea sect's response."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 22, 2009, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Why do good people do evil things? We have answers to this question. Unfortunately, few churches are aware of the situational dynamics that cause moral failure, both individually and collectively."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 19, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Do you feel left behind by the "left behind" movement? It is sometimes hared to sort out all the theories about the end times. This class is a look ahead that might encourage you."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 23, 2008, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This class for ACU graduate and undergraduate ministry students addresses five turnings of theology in a postmodern world. Brian will explore theology, atonement, eschatology, scripture, and God."

Interviews with area citizens and speeches of prominent guest speakers, including Allen Shivers, governor, and Tommy Cook, president of Texas Junior Chamber of Commerce. Also, a recording of Edward R. Murrow's radio broadcast of "I can hear it now", recorded July 4, 1953 from station KREL, Baytown, TX.

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "To those who mask (or ignore) injustice with comfortable lives and comfortable religion, Isaiah of Jerusalem announces the judgment of God. To the oppressed who remain unseen and unheard, he offers a vision of God's restorative justice."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 22, 2009, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Alexandar Campbell has been widely recognized as a Christian reformer and an advocate of Christian unity, but his role as an apologist has been forgotten. As a defender of the faith, Campbell's debates with Robert Owen and many other skeptics makes him the most significant Christian apologist of America's antebellum period."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 9:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Explore a new booklet for use in churches and schools to introduce both outsiders and insiders to our heritage. Consider how Churches of Christ have been shaped for two centuries and where we are today. Copies will be available and there also will be time for interaction."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Harmony Outreach ministers to Chinese orphans abandoned because they were born with special needs. Our goal is to transform their lives of hopeless abandonment into something new through three steps to hope (foster care, surgery, and adoption)."

Lecture given Monday, September 22, 2008, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In the 1960s, campus evangelism was the most exciting and controversial movement among Churches of Christ. Led by Jim Bevis and Rex Vermillion, the short-lived ministry touched more than 40,000 students and some 400 campuses. Campus Evangelism "closed its doors" in 1970. Jim Bevis, co-founder of CE, shares his perspective of what happened."

Lecture given Monday, September 16, 2013, 1:15 PM at Abilene Christian University: "We live in a world full of scars. They are physical, emotional, mental, and social. Every scar has a story behind it. Do we believe God can enter into the scars of our lives to redeem the story?"

Lecture given Monday, September 18, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "God gave the essence of who He is to Jesus and Jesus, in turn, has given that essence to the church. Today we embody the presence of God in the world. Where God is present, His' glory is seen."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "What was the chief concern of the Old Testament prophets? They spoke out about justice. This class will take the message of Micah as it relates to justice and apply it to the field of U.S. Presidential contenders for 2008."

Lecture given Monday, September 22, 2008, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "What does Paul mean when he writes, "if you confess with your mouth that 'Jesus Christ is Lord' and you believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved"? Church history reveals that the blood of the martyrs is the seed for the church's growth. While the history of the Chinese church is one of persecution, it is also a history of vibrant revival, mission movements, and house churches."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Analyze? Dissect? Explain? There are many ways to intentionally study the Psalms, but perhaps one of the most effective ways is to experience them. We will try our best to allow the passion and convictions that fueled Psalm 139 to speak freshly to our heats."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "How can contemporary missions draw on the strengths and prepare for the challenges of today's postmodern missionaries? Missions to the developing world are explored from the perspective of 12 years as a missionary and family therapist."

Lecture given Monday, September 18, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Sam Laing will share from books that he and his wife, Geri, have written, their counseling experience, and their own family life. He will provide biblical and practical guidance to help us navigate these challenging but exhilarating years."

Lecture given Monday, September 16, 2013, 1:15 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Every Christian needs to have a mentor and be a mentor. Discover six principles of mentoring from scripture and people."