Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "How can the church and Christian universities encourage Christians to see their everyday lives as godly vocation? How should we think about work and service to God? What are the ethics of faith in the workplace? We have gathered a business professor, a theologian, a minister, and a businessman to discuss these important questions."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Class will present key principles of effective leadership. Additionally, it will intoduce an area that is rarely discussed (effective fellowship), and will discuuss those in our congregations who can be obstacles to progress."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "The nature of the church is defined by its submission to the rule of God in Christ (not to the Evil One), its relationship to Christ (the source of its life) and its manner of life (renewed in God's likeness)."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Our churches have what they need to move into a positive future. Let's talk about moving forward together without tearing each other down."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "The nature of the church is defined by its submission to the rule of God in Christ (not to the Evil One), its relationship to Christ (the source of its life) and its manner of life (renewed in God's likeness)."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Our congregations struggle in places where we directly encounter today's postmodern and "post-Christian" world. This class explores how we can recapture God's vision of a "missional church" that can impact city, campus and secular world."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "1805 was a critical year in the life of the newly coalescing Restoration Movement. The experiences of Thomas Campbell, Barton W. Stone, Elias Smith and Abner Jones further confirmed and solidified these leaders in their conviction that those committed to Christ are to be united in deed and word."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "How can the church best serve the interests of the Kingdom in a rapidly changing world? To minister effectively in our context, we will have to bring new understandings of what it means to minister in the marketplace. Let's think together about taking the gospel to the marketplace."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 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 theme lecturers: Billy Wilson, Harold Shank and Billy Curl. They will talk about what went into the preparation and delivery of their Lectureship sermons."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 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 theme lecturers: Billy Wilson, Harold Shank and Billy Curl. They will talk about what went into the preparation and delivery of their Lectureship sermons."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Everyone is too busy! But how do we get out of the trap? There are simple ways to rest in Him even with a schedule that never rests. Bring your calendar and we will work on a new schedule."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Phrases like "seeker-sensitive," "40 days of purpose," and "base coaches" are part of the latest church growth lingo in this country. The "purpose" models promise church health. Have they succeeded?"

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "A perennial issue in churches that practice believer's baptism is what to do with young children who express a desire to be baptized. How can a church honor and encourage faith expression in children and at the same time preserve baptism as a mature faith decision?"

Lecture given Monday, February 21, 2005, 6:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "A new feature at this year's Lectureship is a breakfast series hosted by local churches to encourage professionals to view their work as ministry."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "While we are heirs of the American Restoration Movement, we are first of all heirs of God and fellow heirs with Jesus Christ. God reveals Himself and His will for us in the incarnate word and the written word."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "As God's chosen, we're called to peace and forgiveness.However, our contacts and relationships with others present daily conflicts and injustices. How do we achieve peace? This "how to " class engages the audience in skills of conflict resolution and forgiveness."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "The basic theory, dynamics, and tasks of interim ministry will be explained by three trained interim ministry specialists. Information about what happens to your church during an interim ministry will be shared. Participants will discuss feasibility of forming an interim ministry network for Churches of Christ."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Our churches have what they need to move into a positive future. Let's talk about moving forward together without tearing each other down."

Lecture given Sunday, February 20, 2005, 7:00 PM at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "What is God's design and purpose for marriage? How is marriage a crucible for transformation into greater Christlikeness? What impact does a holy union have on children, the community of faith and the world at large?"

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Satan seeks to decrease moral consciousness. God seeks to increase moral consciousness. How does God work to awaken the voice of conscience, create real change, and bring an end to a life of crime?"

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: "Is the healing ministry of Jesus still available to the church today? What should believers be taught to believe regarding God's purposes for their bodies? This class will raise some eyebrows and some expectations."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Enkidu, a Marduk-worshipping Babylonian, moves to Jerusalem in 900 b.C.E. His Hebrew neighbor gives him an evangelistic tract: "The Book of Genesis." Reading Genesis through Enkidu's eyes, what would have struck him as profoundly revolutionary? Today's readers cannot fully appreciate the nature of Genesis until they read it through ancient-Mesopotamian glasses."