Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "In the Missional church, worship is mission. This workshop will explore how worship enacts a vision of God's ultimate purposes for all of creation. Practical guidance will be given for various aspects of the church's worship."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2007, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "The message Micah brings is not what god wants from us, but rather who He wants us to be: everyday Christians who demand social justice for a hurting world."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2007, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Come see how the Brentwood Oaks congregation (Austin, Texas) has been finding (or composing) chants, metrical psalms and contemporary paraphrases of the Psalms for us in corporate worship."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Teens live on the cutting edge of emergent language, technology and social trends. While it seems intrinsic for young people to adapt with the times, how are parents, shepherds and youth workers to keep up?"

Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "How can leaders deal with church conflict? This class provides a framework for the vital nature of reconciliation, practical steps your church can take and resources available to help."

Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Some of the most powerful language in Scripture and least used in contemporary preaching is found in the prophets. These classes will look at the message of the eight-century prophets and offer suggestions for preaching various texts."

Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The sun is constant. It's her shadows with which we struggle. Arguably the greatest lesson we will learn is that a hidden face is no sign of a forgetful heart."

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 Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The sun is constant. It's her shadows with which we struggle. Arguably the greatest lesson we will learn is that a hidden face is no sign of a forgetful heart."

Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "What were the most important questions for worship renewal in Israel? Why? Ancient debates between the prophets and the people over worship sound hauntingly modern. Some issues never change - nor do the answers from Scripture."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 4:45 PM at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Micah 6 calls God's people to do justice, love mercy and walk humbly. Paul Watson and members from the Cole Mill Road Church of Christ will share what it has meant for them these past few months to love mercy."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The Christian faith offers the world the greatest story ever told. But is this the story the church is telling? Come examine ways the church might tell a better story in preaching, worship and ministry."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2007, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Micah has several literary images having to do with death. Most of our impressions of death are either grotesque or highly altered to reduce the impact. Historically this has not been the case. This presentation will explore some of the artistic approaches to death in funerary art and architecture in hopes to revive its value in the present."

Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "There is no task more important than passing faith from one generation to the next. Yet many find this challenge growing harder as the cultural divide widens. What does it take to effectively pass faith through the generations? Walling and his son will discuss the principles they've learned and pitfalls they've experienced in their family's own faith journey. Hear biblical concepts and frank discussion about such timely issues as worship styles, cultural differences and the struggle over tradition."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2007, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Radio broadcasting is proving to be an effective ministry in Central Europe. The class will include a short video presentation, a presentation of the unusual way God has opened the doors to air the unusual programs on several commercial stations, and the exciting vision for the future."

Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "In the Missional church, worship is mission. This workshop will explore how worship enacts a vision of God's ultimate purposes for all of creation. Practical guidance will be given for various aspects of the church's worship."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "There is no task more important than passing faith from one generation to the next. Yet many find this challenge growing harder as the cultural divide widens. What does it take to effectively pass faith through the generations? Walling and his son will discuss the principles they've learned and pitfalls they've experienced in their family's own faith journey. Hear biblical concepts and frank discussion about such timely issues as worship styles, cultural differences and the struggle over tradition."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2007, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: ""The Transforming Word: A One Volume Commentary on the Bible" has been six years in the making. It brings together scholars from across the Stone-Campbell Restoration Movement in a single work that takes the Word of God in Scripture seriously."

Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "In the past few years, several new programs have emerged encouraging professionals to understand their work as Christian vocation. This session will bring together business professionals, congregational ministers, and theologians to discuss both the merits and potential directions for encouraging marketplace faith."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Stories of people called by God stand at the intersection of every major turning point in Scripture. We know these stories well, and yet we may struggle with the idea of calling that constitutes their essence. What do these stories have to do with us and our churches?"

Lecture given Sunday, September 16, 2007, 7:00 PM at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "The message Micah brings is not what god wants from us, but rather who He wants us to be: everyday Christians who demand social justice for a hurting world."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2007, 11:00 AM at Abilene Christian University