Sound recording of James V. Mink being interviewed by Bernard Galm about the history of the Oral History Association at Powell Library at UCLA in Los Angeles, California.

Recital performated at UNT College of Music Concert Hall.

A faculty and guest artist recital performed at the UNT College of Music Voertman Hall.

Transcript of an oral interview with Al Heigel. When Heigel finished high school in June, 1944, he joined the Navy at Little Rock, Arkansas and went for boot training at San Diego. He was assigned as a radar operator and reported aboard the USS Independence (CVL-22) at Pearl Harbor. Heigel describes the light carrier and its construction and features. He also speaks of the time the Independence was hit by a torpedo off Tarawa in 1943. Heigel then describes events off Okinawa: watching the USS Franklin (CV-13) being bombed off Okinawa; locating and shooting down kamikazes; describing battle stations; aircraft water landings; being in a typhoon, etc. After the war ended, the Independence served as a troop transport taking GIs back home to the US. He describes bunks in the hangar deck and arriving in Portland, Oregon. As the Independence was being prepared for the Bikini Atoll atomic tests, Heigel got off becuase he had the requisite amount of points allowing him to be discharged. He then entered the lumber business, married and raised family.

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "As young people put on headphones and old people run away from technology, we witness a communication barrier between generations. Seek ways to understand and communicate over this divide so we all can benefit from the promise with future generations to come."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 9:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "How does Scripture inform our understanding about women participating in the worship life of our churches? What are some of the practical aspects of incorporating women into the life of a church community, both thinking through specific practices and reflecting pastorally?"

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 1:15 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Every Christian needs to have a mentor and be a mentor. Discover six principles of mentoring from scripture and people."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 9:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "What distinguishes Christian leadership from leadership in general? How does one negotiate the difference? This interactive class will explore differences and workable solutions for leaders in any Christian ministry."

Lecture given Monday, September 18, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "This session will trace the rise of colleges and seminaries in the Stone-Campbell movement, with a focus on selected institutions and comparisons to trends in higher education among other faith groups."

Recital performed at the UNT College of Music Winspear Hall as part of the 2015 American Liszt Society Festival.

A guest artist recital performed at the UNT College of Music Voertman Hall.

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, 2012, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Feeling ostracized and starved for connection, many who experience same-sex attraction look beyond church to fill our God-breathed need for intimacy. Responding to this need begins with an invitation to experience a loving God who calls us into relationship."

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

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This series of three lectures will cover material from an important new book on the life of Alexander Campbell. They will trace his family heritage, home life in Ahorey, and his college days at the University of Glasgow and his early days in America, including the founding of Brush Run and his early debates on baptism."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "What would Jesus do in places like Afghanistan? Discover what we can do to show compassion to the poor and declare the name of Jesus when words are not possible. Explore what Scripture says about social justice and the Kingdom of God."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 9:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Often religion takes an "either/or" approach to sexuality. Opposing Western and Eastern views define sexuality as an evil force to control or as a hyper-spiritual event to gain spiritual enlightenment. This conversation explores a holistic view of spirituality and sexuality."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 11:00 AM at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Monday, September 18, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "A new word has risen in our church glossaries: "Missional." This word is attached to a body of literature and a growing movement amount congregations focused on a shift in how the church perceives its life in a rapidly changing North American context. Several congregations are expressing a desire to be more "Missional." But what does that mean? For the past five years, an organization, Church Innovations, has been studying congregations and their supporting networks inquiring about the potential for Missional change. Patrick Keifert, the director of CI, has worked with ACU and Churches of Christ to help us understand better both the challenges and potential for Missional transformation within our congregations. Pat and others will help us think more clearly about what it means to be both Missional and a Church of Christ."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Pursuing humility presents unique challenges for those who want to make progress in the life of God. Still, fellow travelers, both ancient and contemporary, have helped us see the path to humility more."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "A Christian social entrepreneur recognizes intellectual, social, physical and spiritual poverty. They use entrepreneurial skills to organize, create and manage a venture to achieve social change of the highest order: the movement of God's provision, grace and peace among humankind."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "The Gospel of Matthew recounts interactions between Jesus and "marginal" women, promoting Jesus' vision of a new family of God and challenging the "agrarian" Greco-Roman household structure. Learn whether the church keeps Jesus inclusive vision for women."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: ""The Green Mile," "The Legend of Bagger Vance" and "Bruce Almighty" are noteworthy examples of movies casting black actors with supernatural powers. Even though the concept of the "Magic Negro" first surfaced in the early 1950s, the notion that Marshall Keeble seemingly possessed magical powers dates back to the 1930s. How does the concept of the "Magic Negro" apply to Marshall Keeble? What does the concept teach us about race relations in the larger American Context and especially in the Churches of Christ?"