The Power of Centering Prayer - Part 1 transcript

The Power of Centering Prayer - Part 1

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Centering prayer is a method that encourages one to stop, sit down, shut up and listen. This is needed in a culture that values speed over depth. The goal of centering prayer is to be still and quiet long enough to experience the transforming presence of God."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Reid, Stan
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Church as Story-Formed Community - Part 1 transcript

The Church as Story-Formed Community - Part 1

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "These authors will be presenting material from the fourth volume in the 'Heart of the Restoration' series. How do we best account for the church? These authors suggest that the church is primarily the community that lives within the story of God."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Foster, Doug; Harris, Randy & Love, Mark
System: The Portal to Texas History
Embracing and Experiencing the Presence of God transcript

Embracing and Experiencing the Presence of God

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "What happens when the church allows itself to be moved by the working of the Spirit? What are the practical implications for today? What will renewal look like? Can we handle God's renewal, or do we want to remain in control?"
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Walls, Benny R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Jesus Proposal: Being God's Child - Event or Process? transcript

The Jesus Proposal: Being God's Child - Event or Process?

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Christians are trying to make sense of post-modernity. One of its positive features is an emphasis on relationship over rigid categories and exclusion. Class explores the possibilities such a shift offers to the hope for Christian unity."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Shelly, Rubel & York, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
Seeking God in Praise and Worship transcript

Seeking God in Praise and Worship

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Isaiah saw the Lord high and exalted. David danced before the Lord. We strive to enter into His presence, but how? Let's start the journey together."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Hagood, Fate, III
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Power of Waiting on the Lord - Part 2 transcript

The Power of Waiting on the Lord - Part 2

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Wouldn't it be fantastic to be able to draw upon an unlimited resource of power to get through the difficult times? Scripture describes hope of a deeper reality through which we can tap into the inexhaustible strength of God. Come and learn from Isaiah 40:30-31."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Curl, Billy
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Role of Counselor in the Local Ministry of the Church: Spiritual, Emotional, and Physical Risk Management for the Counselor transcript

The Role of Counselor in the Local Ministry of the Church: Spiritual, Emotional, and Physical Risk Management for the Counselor

Lecture given Wednesday, February 26, 1992, 3:30 PM at Abilene Christian University
Date: February 26, 1992
Creator: McLen, Rusty
System: The Portal to Texas History
African Science and Western Spirits transcript

African Science and Western Spirits

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Based on their experiences in Africa, John and Sara will explore cultural issues and themes. They will consider what other cultures and people can teach us about our world and about the kingdom of God."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Barton, John & Barton, Sara
System: The Portal to Texas History
Mission: Our Mission from a Post-Structuralist transcript

Mission: Our Mission from a Post-Structuralist

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "'Where are we headed?' is a popular question about today's church, and for many the most disturbing. Come explore this question historically, generationally and personally. We will apply what we learn to questions of personal transformation, church unity, and our future in the great commission."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: McLaughlin, Don
System: The Portal to Texas History
How We Got Here transcript

How We Got Here

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Hopelessness haunts the globe and many corners of the church. Class examines our current setting and strategies for being agents of hope by telling the story effectively and authentically 'being the church.'"
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Anderson, Lynn
System: The Portal to Texas History
Those Who Wait Upon the Lord transcript

Those Who Wait Upon the Lord

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Taylor, Jerry
System: The Portal to Texas History
How Three Churches are Reaching Unreached America - Part 2 transcript

How Three Churches are Reaching Unreached America - Part 2

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "What are churches doing to extend God's kingdom? Three church planters share their experiences in diverse parts of America."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Faulkner, Paul; Graul, Ike & Tumlinson, Sam
System: The Portal to Texas History
Old-Time Sing transcript

Old-Time Sing

Lecture given Wednesday, February 26, 1992, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University
Date: February 26, 1992
Creator: Linder, Gene
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Message That Turns Cowardice Into Courage transcript

A Message That Turns Cowardice Into Courage

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "In American inner cities, violent crimes have become pandemic. More than ever, those who live in our cities need messages of hope and transformation. Come and hear life-saving messages for the inner city."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: DeVore, Kinwood H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Porcupine on a Stick: Why I'm Not Happy In My Work transcript

Porcupine on a Stick: Why I'm Not Happy In My Work

Lecture given Wednesday, February 26, 1992, 3:30 PM at Abilene Christian University
Date: February 26, 1992
Creator: Lasater, David
System: The Portal to Texas History
Reaching the Youth of Your Church and Community transcript

Reaching the Youth of Your Church and Community

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Is it possible to 'reach' churched and unchurched teenagers? What are some effective strategies? Discussion of practical and effective mechanics used by effective ministries."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Pruitt, Ricky
System: The Portal to Texas History
Water and Food to Open Hearts for Christ - Part 1 transcript

Water and Food to Open Hearts for Christ - Part 1

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Study of theological bases and practical applications for missionaries and churches to use humanitarian aid in healing ministries to open hearts and penetrate cultures for Christ."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: International, Healing Hands
System: The Portal to Texas History
How the Grinch Stole Christmas in Churches of Christ transcript

How the Grinch Stole Christmas in Churches of Christ

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Theological, historical and sociological perspectives on the value of ritual and symbol in the Christian life and worship. The church can find worship renewal as it seeks to honor traditions as well as contemporary expressions of these traditions through the creative reading of scripture, the celebration of the church calendar and days, through prayers of confession, the use of art and the experience of the Lord's Supper."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Bouldin, Todd
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Sacred Journey: The Hiker transcript

The Sacred Journey: The Hiker

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Cope's teaching and the worship ministry of Zoe, led by Brandon Scott Thomas, will focus on the biblical theme of journey. The Christian life is about more than the arrival point; it celebrates the journey itself."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Cope, Mike & Group, Zoe
System: The Portal to Texas History
Communicating the Gospel to the Deaf transcript

Communicating the Gospel to the Deaf

Lecture given Wednesday, February 26, 1992, 3:30 PM at Abilene Christian University
Date: February 26, 1992
Creator: Maynard, Hollis
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Glimpse of Divine Reality transcript

A Glimpse of Divine Reality

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."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Hairston, Andrew
System: The Portal to Texas History
Leadership Styles: How to Create Loving Environments for Cautious, Perfectionist Christians transcript

Leadership Styles: How to Create Loving Environments for Cautious, Perfectionist Christians

Lecture given Wednesday, February 26, 1992, 11:00 AM at Abilene Christian University
Date: February 26, 1992
Creator: Crowson, Marvin
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Preacher's Workshop transcript

The Preacher's Workshop

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "What goes into sermon preparation? Fleer opens the world of the preacher to us and helps us look over the shoulder of three lecturers: Mark Henderson, Jerry Taylor and Eddie Sharp. They will talk about what went into the preparation and delivery of their lectureship sermons."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: King, Tommy & Henderson, Mark
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Gift of Forgiveness transcript

The Gift of Forgiveness

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Forgiveness draws us into the very nature of God and offers us an opportunity to be most like Him. Yet forgiveness also poses one of the most significant challenges of daily Christian life."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Reese, Jeanene P.
System: The Portal to Texas History