Lecture given Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "This study will explore the rapture doctrine and "left behind" theories, and Scriptures that relate to the coming of Jesus."

Lecture given Wednesday, February 24, 1999, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Monday, September 22, 2008, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "We are God's children, but do we act like it? One mother's experience with adoption reminds us of our true identity in Christ."

Lecture given Tuesday, June 18, 1996 at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Leaders face unique challenges in a changing world that still longs for light in the midst of darkness. This class will focus on sharpening leadership skills that will enable leaders to equip the church to engage a new world."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "A Churches of Christ minister and Disciples of Christ minister share their experiences of uniting believers in the active love of God"

Lecture given Tuesday, February 20, 1990, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Wednesday, February 21, 1990, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Monday, February 22, 1993, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The Apostle Paul refers to his own faith story several times in Scripture. We are urged to "be active in sharing our faith," (Philemon 6). This class will assist people in writing their faith story so that they are ready to share it with others, especially their children."

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 Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "A revolutionary, life-changing parenting seminar. Rather than the typical child-focused and technique-based approaches to parenting, the scream-free way equips parents to operate from their highest principles while quieting their deepest fears."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2007, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Structural and pervasive injustice throughout the world is often overwhelming for American Christians to face. The force of such evil sometimes causes us to shrink back from any hope of effective action on our part. In this symposium, Christians who have become involved in the fight against the injustice of child sex trafficking in Asia, bonded servitude of children in India and Africa, and the orphaned street children in Africa present the possibilities they have experienced."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Structural and pervasive injustice throughout the world is often overwhelming for American Christians to face. The force of such evil sometimes causes us to shrink back from any hope of effective action on our part. In this symposium, Christians who have become involved in the fight against the injustice of child sex trafficking in Asia, bonded servitude of children in India and Africa, and the orphaned street children in Africa present the possibilities they have experienced."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Children are suffering and hurting around the world in innumerable ways. Viva Network, an international Christian human rights organization, is a global movement of Christians committed to having every child have the opportunity to become all that God intends. Come join Doug Engberg, executive director for Viva North America, and Joel Nichols, a law professor involved in human rights issues, for a discussion of theology, human rights and care for vulnerable children as the issue of our day."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Children are suffering and hurting around the world in innumerable ways. Viva Network, an international Christian human rights organization, is a global movement of Christians committed to having every child have the opportunity to become all that God intends. Come join Doug Engberg, executive director for Viva North America, and Joel Nichols, a law professor involved in human rights issues, for a discussion of theology, human rights and care for vulnerable children as the issue of our day."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 22, 2009, 9:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The African AIDS crisis leaves most deaf orphans behind. Sam's Place, a new orphanage and school named for the late Sam McReynolds, provides deaf orphans with a nurturing home and technology to allow them to communicate with the deaf and hearing world. This session explores the innovative, team-based plan for educating deaf orphans in western Kenya at Sam's Place."

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "God's ways are not our ways. Knowing and doing the will of God often requires a glimpse behind the scenes into the hidden ways of God. Let's explore the mystery together."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Too many of our kids are leaving their faith behind when they leave home. Do we labor in vain? Discover what research is saying and what can make the difference between faith that dies and faith that lasts."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 9:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Too many of our kids are leaving their faith behind when they leave home. Do we labor in vain? Discover what research is saying and what can make the difference between faith that dies and faith that lasts."

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, February 18, 2002, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Is God really with us in any way that matters when we can't see any miracles in life? Is God with us in times of tragedy? Since miracles have always been rather rare, even in biblical times, how does God act in our world when axe heads don't float, the blind stay blind, and the lame still need wheelchairs? By looking at the lives of Ruth and Esther we will see God's sovereignty working behind the scenes from the peasant's shack to the palace suite and find parallels in contemporary life."

Lecture given Wednesday, February 20, 2002, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Is God really with us in any way that matters when we can't see any miracles in life? Is God with us in times of tragedy? Since miracles have always been rather rare, even in biblical times, how does God act in our world when axe heads don't float, the blind stay blind, and the lame still need wheelchairs? By looking at the lives of Ruth and Esther we will see God's sovereignty working behind the scenes from the peasant's shack to the palace suite and find parallels in contemporary life."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 1:45 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Poignant and empowering stories of one Church of Christ girl's journey from her grandfather's pulpit in Agnos, Ark., to studying religion at Harvard Divinity School. Then she had to choose. She left home – the church – and was ordained in the Christian Church (Disciples)."