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Beyond the Hype of Church Planging - Two Principles That Work for Any Church
Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2012, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "In 1987, we heard the "Ice Cream of the Future" was invented. The future has arrived. We still eat regular ice cream and Dippin' Dots is bankrupt. Fads come and fads go. Is church planting just the latest ministry fad?"
Date:
September 17, 2012
Creator:
Norsworthy, Luke
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Can We Be More Than Friended?
Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2012, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "What is the impact of Twitter, Facebook, and social media on our family of faith, our walk of faith, and the development of our faith? Can technology take us deeper or is it a shallow journey to false friends, fast food faith, and choose our own way to God?"
Date:
September 17, 2012
Creator:
Hamm, Scott E.; Saltsman, George; Sharp, Eddie & Ware, Phil
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Can You Hear Me Now? - Learning to Listen to God
Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2012, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Many today are interested how to discern God's voice in the noise of life. Discover how we might learn to listen for God in our lives."
Date:
September 17, 2012
Creator:
Atchley, Rick
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Church Leadership Structures That Work - Best Practices for Staffing
Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2012, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Churches often are not structured in ways that best fit their identity and culture. As a result, they waste energy and time on things beside mission, leaving elders and staff frustrated. Come explore ways to avoid these distractions."
Date:
September 17, 2012
Creator:
Siburt, Ben & Washburn, Mike
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Coffee House Conversation with Walter Brueggemann
Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2012, 8:30 PM at Abilene Christian University
Date:
September 17, 2012
Creator:
Brueggemann, Walter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Commited to the Cause - My Life in Christian Churches/Churches of Christ
Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2012, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Rick Atchley says, "Few in our movement have committed themselves to the cause of unity like Victor Knowles." Discover candid observations from four decades in the pursuit of Christian unity from Victor's autobiography."
Date:
September 17, 2012
Creator:
Knowles, Victor
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Devotional Power of Poetry - How Poets Can Draw Us Near to God
Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2012, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Poet Adrienne Rich said, "When poetry lays its hand on our shoulder, we are, to an almost physical degree, touched and moved." Reading and thinking about poetry can open our imaginations to the intimacy God wants with us."
Date:
September 17, 2012
Creator:
Blassingame, Susan
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Discovering the Nature of God - Lessons Learned From At-Risk Kids
Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2012, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "What more could a 'know-it-all' preacher's kid learn about God from at-risk teenagers? Hear how God is revealed through 'risky' kids to a professional educator. Discover how God uses unlikely people in our lives to transform us."
Date:
September 17, 2012
Creator:
Taylor, Kelly
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Dynamic Pastor or Dynamic Team? - Leadership in a Collaborative World
Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2012, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The Northwest Church intentionally left the senior pastor model and the traditional elder-led model to seek a different model of unity. Discover what we have learned after four years of serving in a collaborative work model."
Date:
September 17, 2012
Creator:
Goldman, Chris; Landrum, Kent; Lawrence, Bill & Porche, Ryan
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Early Bronze Age Excavations at Khirbat Iskandar, Jordan
Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2012, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "What can archaeology reveal about the age before the patriarchs? This presentation portrays the everyday life, culture and destruction of a major fortified Early Bronze Age IV city through words and pictures from an archaeologist."
Date:
September 17, 2012
Creator:
Webb, Shelby
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Easier Said Than Done
Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2012, 1:45 PM at Abilene Christian University: "As you read the Gospels, it seems Jesus is always interrupted. Diversion will look over Jesus' shoulder to observe how he interacts with and sees people who intrude. Jesus never seems to see an interruption, he always sees the person."
Date:
September 17, 2012
Creator:
Storment, Jonathan
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Exploring Intentional Christian Community - How Does Shared Physical Space Impact Community?
Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2012, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Many Christians are considering more simple, sustainable and community-based lifestyles. This six-part series invites you into dialogue with the research of three ACU professors on intentional Christian community."
Date:
September 17, 2012
Creator:
Lynn, Monty; Smith, Kent & Young, Brandon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Exploring Intentional Christian Community - Why Intentional Christian Community?
Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2012, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Many Christians are considering more simple, sustainable and community-based lifestyles. This six-part series invites you into dialogue with the research of three ACU professors on intentional Christian community."
Date:
September 17, 2012
Creator:
Lynn, Monty; Smith, Kent & Young, Brandon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Feminist Interpretations of the Book of Hosea - A Survey of Feminist Readings
Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2012, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "One important strategy for understanding the Book of Hosea is reading it from a feminist perspective. This class surveys feminist readings of the Book of Hosea and suggests important implications for consideration."
Date:
September 17, 2012
Creator:
Varner, Jeanine
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Finding God in the Church
Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2012, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Images of intimacy with God parade through scripture. Abraham heard God; David danced as he prayed; and Paul (or his friend) visited heaven! They make it seem so easy. How do the rest of us find God?"
Date:
September 17, 2012
Creator:
Brecheen, Marcus
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Freedom in Confession
Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2012, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In our spiritual journey, things do not go as planned, yet we often deny our mistakes and wounds. Living in denial forfeits the freedom and joy of living a confessional life. Discover how every problem can transform us into God's masterpiece!"
Date:
September 17, 2012
Creator:
Almanza, Joe
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Global Mission in the 21st Century - From Tabora to Stellenbosch
Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2012, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Join us to investigate the changing shape of 21st-century missionaries, churches and the world."
Date:
September 17, 2012
Creator:
Flanders, Chris
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Gospel According to Twilight: Women, Sex, and God
Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2012, 3:00 PM at Abilene Christian University
Date:
September 17, 2012
Creator:
Heath, Elaine
System:
The Portal to Texas History
History as Never Done Before - Writing a World History of the Stone-Campbell Movement
Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2012, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "For seven years, 14 scholars from across the Stone-Campbell Movement have been writing its first-ever world history. Hear some of the unknown stories uncovered, including those of African American leaders and women from Canada, Australia, China, and India."
Date:
September 17, 2012
Creator:
Foster, Doug; Hunnicutt, Loretta Long & Williams, D. Newell
System:
The Portal to Texas History
How Do We Stop the Bleeding - Why Young Adults Leave Church
Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2012, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Explore what contributes to the mass exodus of young adults in churches across all denominational lines. Learn practical ways to bridge the generation gap and intentionally foster healthy multi-generational ministries."
Date:
September 17, 2012
Creator:
Jones, Stacy B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Hurting with God - The Problem of Pain (Psalm 38)
Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2012, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "How can we live with God through prolonged seasons of pain and loss? Drawing from his daily struggle with chronic pain and years of reading the Psalms, come quest to recover an ancient, lost resource – the language of lament."
Date:
September 17, 2012
Creator:
Pemberton, Glenn
System:
The Portal to Texas History
It Takes a Village to Lead a Church - Spiritual Leadership With Preachers and Staff
Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2012, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "A conversation between a preaching minister, his team and elders on why spiritual leadership is team leadership for any context."
Date:
September 17, 2012
Creator:
Bills, Pat
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Jesus and the "Marginal" Woman - A Hemorrhaging Woman and a Dead Girl
Lecture given Monday, September 17, 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."
Date:
September 17, 2012
Creator:
Love, Stuart
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Knowledge of God in Hosea - To Know God is to Love God
Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2012, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Many assume the verb "know" and the noun "knowledge" pertain to abstract facts. The Hebrew Bible and the New Testament usually portray this concept in a relational sense. Explore the heart and intimate relationship implied by this term throughout Hosea."
Date:
September 17, 2012
Creator:
Willis, John
System:
The Portal to Texas History