Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2001, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "I experienced a double mastectomy for breast cancer, then a divorce, wihtin three months time. This session discusses how God uses challenges to reveal a new path for life and how experiences can strengthen faith."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2001, 3:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Justice does not merely interest God–justice is God's nature. Oppressing the poor shows contempt for the Creator. Our actions can demonstrate God's goodness to the world as we help those enslaved in human trafficking and victimized by other forms of violent oppression."

Lecture given Sunday, September 17, 2006, 7:00 PM at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Monday, September 18, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In the great prologue of the Gospel of John, we are told that the reality of this great declaration? Jesus calls His disciples to live "against the night.""

Lecture given Monday, September 18, 2006, 7:00 PM at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Monday, September 18, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The book of Proverbs was written to help young people be successful in life. But it was written for a different culture than ours. How do we apply the biblical proverbs?"

Lecture given Monday, September 18, 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."

Lecture given Monday, September 18, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Baptism does more than wash away our sins; it initiates us into a particular story or way of life. We are immersed into a new way of seeing things that includes every aspect of life - even sex."

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 Monday, September 18, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "If you were asked for a blessing, what would you offer? As the church gathers for worship, and even more as they leave the assembly to join God's mission for the sake of the world, they hope for the power of the Presence to go with them. You can help!"

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."

Lecture given Monday, September 18, 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 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 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 Monday, September 18, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Five women invite you to join in their weekly discussion of life's most challenging and intriguing moments as Christian wives, mothers, sisters and daughters. Come for a time of reflection, renewal, laughter and sharing of life's daily challenges over a cup of Joe at the local coffee house."

Lecture given Monday, September 18, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: ""The Da Vinci Code" - to some a riveting read and a fun film, but to others a thinly disguised exercise in blasphemy. Gospel of Judas - does it really support a different understanding of Jesus and his relationship with Judas? The phenomenal interest generated by these controversial works helps us read our culture's assumptions about Jesus, opening up opportunities for dialogue."

Lecture given Monday, September 18, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Darryl Tippens' new book, "A Pilgrim Heart," encourages Christians to cultivate spiritual practices necessary for the Christian journey. Not only will Darryl share from the content of the book, but his readers will share how this book has impacted their lives and the lives of congregations."

Lecture given Monday, September 18, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Darryl Tippens' new book, "A Pilgrim Heart," encourages Christians to cultivate spiritual practices necessary for the Christian journey. Not only will Darryl share from the content of the book, but his readers will share how this book has impacted their lives and the lives of congregations."

Lecture given Monday, September 18, 2006, 3:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "The acts of Jesus in John's Gospel are not simply miracles or profound deeds; they are "signs" symbolizing something else. So, what do they symbolize? To what "spiritual reality" do the signs point? Hear the deeper meanings..."

Lecture given Monday, September 18, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This class will reframe our perspective on conflict from discord to an opportunity for personal spiritual growth and service to others. Participants will gain skills for guiding conflicts toward reconciliation."

Lecture given Monday, September 18, 2006, 3:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: ""And the Word became flesh" is one of our most profound theological commitments, yet Christians have struggled with the implications of a fully embodied Christ. Why? Come hear how dimly understood psychological dynamics conspire to undermine our embrace of the Incarnation and, as a result, inhibit our living out a fully authentic spirituality."

Lecture given Monday, September 18, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Moving beyond eye candy and trendy fads to communicational depth, these classes will focus on our need to use image-rich communication, including attention to active learning, communication culture, biblical foundations, practical examples and available resources."

Lecture given Monday, September 18, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: ""When the Son of Man comes, will he find (Christian witness) on the earth?" This class will explore ways that the practice and people of mission will need to change in order to forward the missionary task in the world."

Lecture given Monday, September 18, 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?"