Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Too often the saints who sacrificed to take the gospel to African-Americans and to build churches across the nation remain unknown to many. This class tells some of the stories of these great people of God."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Too often the saints who sacrificed to take the gospel to African-Americans and to build churches across the nation remain unknown to many. This class tells some of the stories of these great people of God."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Culture trains us to see our relationships, our circumstances and ourselves in very secular ways. Secularism then in turn can shape our spirituality. This class will explore techniques from the Psalms to help our spiritual insight."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Stadia is a Restoration Movement organization providing funding, asssessment and ongoing help for American church planters. Learn how Stadia is collaborating with Churches of Christ both to identify church planters and to establish new congregations."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "The need for racial reconcillation has increasingly risen to the level of pressing concern among church members. As with any issue of concern, the real test comes in moving from rhetoric to action. This forum will feature ministers who serve congregations of racial and ethinic diversity. What accounts for their diversity? What challenges do they face? What can we learn from their experiences?"

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "In a typical Church of Christ congregation, 23 percent of the members are over the age of 65. Far from being a limitation, the "graying of the flock" provides an opportunity for congregations to tap the wisdom, energy and experience of their senior adult members if they will minister with them rather than just to them."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "In Ephesians 4:1, Paul urges us to "live a life worthy of our calling." This class will explore both our calling as the Body of Christ and its impact on the way we live."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Our hope of the resurrection is founded on God's powerful love demonstrated in the glorious resurrection of Christ. Join us as we explore how this hope illuminates our understanding of our faith and energizes our lives here and now."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "The crucial choice for our churches is not between unity and doctrine. Scripture does not pit one against the other. Rather, unity is at the heart of good doctrine, and healthy doctrine unites. During these difficult days, God calls us to be people seeking reconciliation not division, a spirit of peace not conflict."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: ""Evangelism" and "conversion" need a facelift. Through poor use and practice, these words have lost their power in our preaching and praying. Come and discover again these important and powerful words."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "More than 10 years in the making and with the effort of ore than 300 contributors, the "Encyclopedia of the Stone-Campbell Movement" is a landmark in the 200-year history of this religious effort. The general editors tell the story of the book and something of the fascinating insights it provides."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "When is a person ready for baptism? When do they know enough? When they feel sufficiently guilty? Do children of the church come to baptism any differently than people from the outside? Embracing a dynamic picture of salvation can help set the agenda for pre-baptismal instruction."