Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "We will examine the work of two artists who tackled the enormous challenge of illustrating the entire Bible. Separated by more than 100 years of world war, genocide, and astounding technological advancements, these artists reflected the worldviews of two very different times."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "How leadership is expressed goes a long way toward determining the nature of any organization, including the church. If a church wanted its nature to be Missional, how would leadership act? What leadership gifts would be needed for a church to move 'from a place where' to 'a people sent' kind of church? What are the corresponding leadership tasks? This extended session will attempt to define these important tasks and provide concrete first steps for developing Missional leaders."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "A chaplain, minister and ACU student bring their lives under the penetrating influence of John 20:19-23. After living with this text in a manner of lectio divina, these three bring their reflections as an invitation for us to join them in seeing the world through this text."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "If you're confused or content with the Churches of Christ in America, it's time to look again at the intent of Christ for His church. Some in the "Church of Christ" are thinking denominationally...and you might be surprised who they are."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Jesus' followers have always struggled with staying too close to the nest. Experience stories of god at work in apartments, in bars and through everyday people. Rediscover the gospel in motion in our new world."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The class will discuss principles of spiritual formation and family theory. From this we will find practical strategies for a ministry that affirms the importance of a healthy family life and the role that families play in shaping us into the image of Christ."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Metropolitan Resource Teams are a powerful means God is using to launch church planting movements in North American cities. Learn from people who are seeing it happen."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "When crisis hit, why does one person's faith soar while another person's crumbles? Faith substitutes are easily adopted by us all, but they leave us confused and powerless in moments of trial. Faith focused in Jesus leads to freedom."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 11:00 AM at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "God wants us to be confident in His love, and to better understand His loving discipline brings us security and thankfulness. When gratitude pervades our relationship with God and compassion clothes our view of others, evangelism becomes as natural as breathing."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The Gospel of John gives us a glimpse into what matters to God. On behalf of God, Jesus offers abundant life. And those who know that abundant life matters to God will also know his care for lost sheep."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "This hands-on, problem-solving workshop will help churches that are looking to improve their use of media. Special attention, including actual examples from churches, will be given to Web site production, worship support technologies and media creation. The workshop will be led by George Saltsman from ACU's Adams Center for Teaching Excellence. Bring both your questions and experiences and share with others who work week in and week out to make technology serve the work of the church."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "While we confess that Jesus is both fully human and fully divine, pictures of His humanity are sometimes difficult for us to fully embrace. This class will focus on Jesus' humanity in the gospels in art history, and in contemporary popular culture."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "How can the church rediscover its mission, hold together and not forget its identity in such disorienting times? The book of Acts provides us with stories of God's work in a similarly disorienting time of rapid change for the church. As we reflect on these stories, we gain guidance to help us continue the story of Jesus within a rapidly changing world."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "As Jesus lived, so the church lives not for its own sake, but for the sake of the world. Not only is this proper understanding of the church vital for our participation in God's mission, but so are practical decisions the church makes to bring its gifts to a needy world."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "This class explores the need for communal discernment in light of various decision-making models: hierarchical, egalitarian and democratic. What is the biblical model? What is the role of leaders? What are the benefits of the church learning to discern together?"

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Like America itself, our goal was to transcend history. But can any movement escape the assumptions of its own time? In fact, at inception, we were the religious expression of the spirit of the republic. Can that vision thrive?"

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 3:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Postmodern America is quickly becoming a pagan place to live. How are Christians to interact with the world in redemptive ways without compromising our holiness? A straightforward assessment of where we are and where we ought to go."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This class is designed to show the free agency of grace and how its purpose is to transform the lives of people. Time will also be given to how grace works in the context of the church's culture."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 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 Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In many ways, the events of 9-11 have challenged our perceptions of the world, including our notions of faith and nation. The relationship between church and nation has long been a topic of discussion among those of the Stone-Campbell tradition. Our panelists will help us think about the issue in light of the world we live in today."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 7:00 PM at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In the second half of the gospel, the focus in on Jesus' glorification in and through His crucifixion. And for John, this expected glorification has some implications for Jesus' followers. Come walk with Jesus in John's depiction of His final days."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In this series (John 13-16) we will explore the secrets of the abundant life lived in the presence of God, the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, and the love of Christ. We will allow Jesus to teach us to love, to find peace in a hostile world, to receive the Holy Spirit, and to bear fruit in His name."