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A New Look at Models of Church Leadership - How Much Flexibility is there in a Biblical Model of Shepherding?
Lecture given Monday, September 16, 2013, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The panel will explore various creative and effective ways for elders to lead within the context of biblical norms."
Date:
September 16, 2013
Creator:
Money, Royce
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Being Wrong - 10 Common Theological Errors
Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 1:15 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Discover the 10 most common theological errors people make and why we make them."
Date:
September 18, 2013
Creator:
Harris, Randy
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Countering Children's Obesity
Lecture given Monday, September 16, 2013, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Childhood obesity has more than tripled in the last 30 years. To reverse this trend, one must understand caloric balance from various aspects. Understanding food labels and myplate.gov will be taught simply for children to understand."
Date:
September 16, 2013
Creator:
Hernandez, Patricia
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Ultimate Confession - Understanding Sexual Identity
Lecture given Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 1:15 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Myths about sex abound as people pursue it, often unaware of their true longings for love and intimacy. Discover the passion that drives desire, and laugh as you learn about a subject that can actually be fun and comfortable to discuss."
Date:
September 17, 2013
Creator:
Holladay, Steve & Holladay, Holly
System:
The Portal to Texas History
God, The Master Potter - God Shapes Us
Lecture given Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "A live demonstration relating the ancient art of pottery to the scriptures, showing how God works to prepare, shape and finish us to serve Him according to His purpose. God is the Potter, we are the clay and the work of His hands."
Date:
September 17, 2013
Creator:
Harbron, Nancy
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Moral Agency of Youth - The Kids Are All Right
Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Just like adults, youth daily engage moral issues surrounding technology, materialism, racism, sexuality, etc. Discover how youth negotiate morality and how adults can help or hinder their development."
Date:
September 18, 2013
Creator:
Myers, Cari
System:
The Portal to Texas History
How Can I Trust the Bible or God - If God Commanded Old Testament Wars
Lecture given Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 9:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Explore how Christians may respond to common objections to faith and some of the most difficult moral objections to the Old Testament."
Date:
September 17, 2013
Creator:
Williams, Peter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Christ's Church in the Community - Ambassadors of Reconciliation in a World of Hurt
Lecture given Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 9:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Christians are increasingly perceived to be judgmental and intolerant. Concern about life hereafter is interpreted as no concern for life here and now. Christ was holy and a "friend to sinners." Discover how to become Christ's church in our communities."
Date:
September 17, 2013
Creator:
Langford, David
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The History of Our Future as Next-Generation Churches: Leadership - Equipping 21st-Century Missionaries
Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Deep change in western culture presents challenges for Christians to faithfully follow Jesus and form new Kingdom communities. Join three seasoned church planting trainers who explore the changing face of new church development in our time."
Date:
September 18, 2013
Creator:
Smith, Kent; VanRheenen, Gailyn & Lambert, Scott
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Questions I Am Asking - The Challenges of a Student Beginning Ministry
Lecture given Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "As a generation of millennials prepare to enter congregational ministry, what are their most pressing concerns about serving the church? What can we learn from the hopes and questions of young ministers and students?"
Date:
September 17, 2013
Creator:
Bouchelle, Seth
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Ultimate Healing - Recovering From Sex Gone Wrong
Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 1:15 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Myths about sex abound as people pursue it, often unaware of their true longings for love and intimacy. Discover the passion that drives desire, and laugh as you learn about a subject that can actually be fun and comfortable to discuss."
Date:
September 18, 2013
Creator:
Holladay, Steve & Holladay, Holly
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Dislocated Exegesis - How WHERE you read the Bible influences how you read it
Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Often we neglect how reading scripture in a neat, tidy pew influences how we read and hear its stories. We will practice intentionally dislocating ourselves from a place of comfort to a location corresponding to the text. We will physically go to the margins and discover Jesus there."
Date:
September 18, 2013
Creator:
McCollum, Kasey
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Ten-Minute Transformation - Small Spiritual Steps to Revolutionize Life
Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus envisions us becoming more generous with our possessions, gracious toward people, and genuine in our piety. But given our hectic schedules, is this life possible? Explore the tiny spiritual disciplines that make the difference."
Date:
September 18, 2013
Creator:
Altrock, Chris
System:
The Portal to Texas History
History of Churches of Christ in Cuba - Humble Beginnings
Lecture given Monday, September 16, 2013, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The story of Churches of Christ in Cuba, from the arrival of the first missionaries in 1935 to the explosive growth since the year 2000."
Date:
September 16, 2013
Creator:
Fernandez, Tony
System:
The Portal to Texas History
How Can I Trust the Bible of God - If the Bible Supports Slavery
Lecture given Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Explore how Christians may respond to common objections to faith and some of the most difficult moral objections to the Old Testament."
Date:
September 17, 2013
Creator:
Williams, Peter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Who Is In Charge Here Anyway - A Church’s Journey
Lecture given Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "When Steve began ministry, he never would have worked with a church that allowed women to lead in any public way. After 35 years with the same congregation, discover how he changed his mind and heart and now advocates for women's participation without exploding a church."
Date:
September 17, 2013
Creator:
Sandifer, Steve
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Mentoring Is a Ministry that Keeps On Building - Why Mentoring is So Hot
Lecture given Monday, September 16, 2013, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Many people are talking about mentoring. Ministers, church leaders and other Christ-followers want a mentor. This class is for those who want a mentor and for those who want to be a more effective mentor."
Date:
September 16, 2013
Creator:
Martin, Jim
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A Mid-90s Farewell: I Go to a City Built by God
Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University
Date:
September 18, 2013
Creator:
Garrett, Leroy
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Anay's Will To Learn - A Woman's Education in the Shadow of the Maquiladora
Lecture given Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Come experience a view of Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, during a time of violent upheaval. Hear Anay's edge-of-your-seat personal experiences coupled with Elaine's background ethnographic information on the complexities of factory worker situations. Discover stories of an education earned through perseverance and creativity."
Date:
September 17, 2013
Creator:
Hampton, Elaine & Carrillo, Anay
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Jesus Unleashed in the Margins - Everywhere You Go I’ll Follow You Down
Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Luke's Gospel suggests Jesus came to reach people on the margins of society. Christians today can embrace the ministry of Jesus, who became friends of sinners, set the captives free, and carried his cross to bring people hope and salvation."
Date:
September 18, 2013
Creator:
Clark, Ron
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Litmus Test of Faith - What is Worth Dying for?
Lecture given Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "For Paul, the Jerusalem Relief Fund was so important that he risked his life to personally hand it to the leaders in that church. Explore why this charity work was so important for Jews and early Christians as well as its implication for us today."
Date:
September 17, 2013
Creator:
Cha, Kilnam
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Voices in the Margins - Edges Defined by Race
Lecture given Monday, September 16, 2013, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Jesus preached good news to poor, prisoners, blind, oppressed and abused people. Examine the history of race relations in the Churches of Christ through the voices of church leaders. Participants will explore this history in the context of the gospel described in Luke 4."
Date:
September 16, 2013
Creator:
Brice, Tanya Smith
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Different Strokes for Different Folks - How Various People-Groups Are Most Effectively Reached
Lecture given Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Peter did not preach the same sermon in Acts 2 as Paul in Acts 17. The call of God is heard differently in different cultures. Faithful ministers of the Word must learn the hearts of those to whom they minister."
Date:
September 17, 2013
Creator:
Crowe, Gayle
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Worship Leader's Forum - A Conversation About Worship Among Worship Leaders
Lecture given Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 1:15 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Come join this panel conversation about worship and worship leading."
Date:
September 17, 2013
Creator:
Kneip, David
System:
The Portal to Texas History