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Metaphors for Ministry - Metaphors of the Seed that Dies transcript

Metaphors for Ministry - Metaphors of the Seed that Dies

Lecture given Tuesday, September 19, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The Gospel of John sets forth a number of metaphors that are essential for faithful ministry. Those metaphors are shaped and guided by love. Only as the church remains close to its Lord can it do God's will and learn the delights of pleasing Him."
Date: September 19, 2006
Creator: Love, Stuart
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Coffee Group - The Cross, Conversation, and a Cup of Coffee transcript

The Coffee Group - The Cross, Conversation, and a Cup of Coffee

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."
Date: September 18, 2006
Creator: Allen, Judy; Marcelain, Tammy; Stirman, Sarah; Waldrop, Denise & Ware, Donna
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Passing on the Faith to the Next Generation: The View from 1 John - Will Our Children Have Faith? transcript

Passing on the Faith to the Next Generation: The View from 1 John - Will Our Children Have Faith?

Lecture given Monday, September 18, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "We can no longer assume that the professional education system or the dogmas of our faith tradition that have informed our actions are adequate for the journey into the classroom of post modernity. How will our children have faith?"
Date: September 18, 2006
Creator: Hunter, Rick
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Religion Heritage of ACU - Charles Roberson: Minister, Professor, Chair transcript

The Religion Heritage of ACU - Charles Roberson: Minister, Professor, Chair

Lecture given Tuesday, September 19, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "ACU's commitment to teaching the gospel of Christ has continued throughout its 100-year history. We will examine this continuity through the lives of three couples from different eras: Jesse P. and Daisy Sewell; Charles and Catherine Roberson; and LeMoine and Shirley Lewis. Their lives and religious perspectives continue to shape ACU today in powerful ways."
Date: September 19, 2006
Creator: Loveland, Erma Jean & Olbricht, Tom
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
On Mission with Jesus - Luke 10 - A Process and a Power transcript

On Mission with Jesus - Luke 10 - A Process and a Power

Lecture given Tuesday, September 19, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Jesus sent His disciples with clear instructions for reaching a community and with authority to introduce God's reign. Discover how these principles are impacting New Your City."
Date: September 19, 2006
Creator: Looney, Jared & Rosario, Rafael
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Responsible Response of the Church to Children Who Allege Sexual Abuse - Responding to Sexual Abuse transcript

The Responsible Response of the Church to Children Who Allege Sexual Abuse - Responding to Sexual Abuse

Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Sexual abuse rates are high in and out of the church. Learn to recognize symptoms of sexual abuse, and explore how the church can respond to members who are abused."
Date: February 21, 2006
Creator: Wherry, Jeffrey N.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
How We Tried to Reconcile - A History of 20th Century Unity Efforts in the Stone-Campbell Movement transcript

How We Tried to Reconcile - A History of 20th Century Unity Efforts in the Stone-Campbell Movement

Lecture given Monday, February 20, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Though division in the Stone-Campbell Movement had become a reality by the early 20th century, there were always people who refused to be complacent about it. This often hidden story will be told by two who have been a part of many of these efforts."
Date: February 20, 2006
Creator: DeWalt, Chris & Garrett, Leroy
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
As Christ Has Forgiven You - A Workshop on Forgiveness transcript

As Christ Has Forgiven You - A Workshop on Forgiveness

Lecture given Wednesday, February 22, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "How can Christians become more forgiving? This morning's workshop with specialist Everett Worthington will provide us with invaluable resources, including manuals and workbooks based on his extensive research."
Date: February 22, 2006
Creator: Worthington, Everett
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Spiritual Pollution - The Challenge of Holding Together Love and Purity in the Church transcript

Spiritual Pollution - The Challenge of Holding Together Love and Purity in the Church

Lecture given Monday, February 20, 2006, 3:15 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Can the church balance her commitment to love a broken world along with her commitment to holy living? In an interdisciplinary conversation, a psychologist, historian, theologian, literature professor, and minister explore how achieving this balance may be more difficult than any of us had imagined."
Date: February 20, 2006
Creator: Beck, Richard; Elliott, Gary; Hicks, John Mark; King, Tommy & Shilcutt, Tracy
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Leaving the Land We Know - Leading Missional Transformation, Part 2 transcript

Leaving the Land We Know - Leading Missional Transformation, Part 2

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."
Date: September 20, 2006
Creator: Flanders, Chris; Hopkins, Mark; Love, Mark & Wray, David
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Mystery of Becoming a Servant-Leader - Learning the Apostle's Secrets transcript

The Mystery of Becoming a Servant-Leader - Learning the Apostle's Secrets

Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Church leaders fell a constant tension between 'leading' and 'serving.' Some resolve the tension by sliding into the authoritarian ditch while others choose the permissive ditch on the other side of the road. There is a third way."
Date: February 21, 2006
Creator: Oglesby, Robert K., Sr.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Let the Older Women Teach the Younger - The Nature of the Mentoring Relationship transcript

Let the Older Women Teach the Younger - The Nature of the Mentoring Relationship

Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Scripture clearly instructs older women to teach those who are younger, yet we struggle to know exactly what that means. A biblical overview of the godly nature of mentoring will help determine what it is, why we participate in it and who might benefit the most."
Date: February 21, 2006
Creator: Reese, Jeanene P.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Developing a Pilgrim Heart - Cultivating Spiritual Practices for the Christian Journey, Part 2 transcript

Developing a Pilgrim Heart - Cultivating Spiritual Practices for the Christian Journey, Part 2

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."
Date: September 18, 2006
Creator: Halstead, Jackie; Hamm, Scott; Rankin, Bill & Tippens, Darryl
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Is He Calling Me? - Our Jobs and Christian Vocation transcript

Is He Calling Me? - Our Jobs and Christian Vocation

Lecture given Wednesday, February 22, 2006, 3:15 PM at Abilene Christian University: "It's easy to think of prophets, apostles, or even present day ministers as being called to the work of God in the world. But what about accountants, carpenters or airline attendants? This panel will discuss how to think of our work as calling from God."
Date: February 22, 2006
Creator: Bouldin, Todd; Clark, Rebecca; Grant, John; Hughes, Richard & Lytle, Rick
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Because Last Things Matter - A New Look at the New Heavens and the New Earth transcript

Because Last Things Matter - A New Look at the New Heavens and the New Earth

Lecture given Tuesday, September 19, 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."
Date: September 19, 2006
Creator: Atchley, Rick
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
I Have Come That They May Have Abundant Life John 10:1-21 transcript

I Have Come That They May Have Abundant Life John 10:1-21

Lecture given Monday, September 18, 2006, 11:00 AM at Abilene Christian University
Date: September 18, 2006
Creator: Thomas, J. C., Jr.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Experiencing Sacred Sorrow - The Two Words That Will Deepen Your Worship transcript

Experiencing Sacred Sorrow - The Two Words That Will Deepen Your Worship

Lecture given Wednesday, February 22, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Is worship more than a formula? Have we lost an important purpose in our assemblies? God desires an authentic relationship with His people. Come and explore the two words that will freshen your worship and walk with God!"
Date: February 22, 2006
Creator: Clay, Randy
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Living in the Reel World - FilmFest 2006: Wisdom From a Christian Professional transcript

Living in the Reel World - FilmFest 2006: Wisdom From a Christian Professional

Lecture given Tuesday, September 19, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Stephen Bailey, a professional in the media and entertainment industry, spends an afternoon with us reflecting on being a Christian in this highly visible world. This life presents both challenges and opportunities, and those who imagine a future in media and entertainment will benefit from his experience. While geared toward those interested in filmmaking, Stephen's story will inspire all of those who seek to serve God in their professional pursuits."
Date: September 19, 2006
Creator: Bailey, Stephen
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Chieftain, 2006 (open access)

Chieftain, 2006

The McMurry alumni newsletter includes information regarding events at the school and news about the university's students, staff, and alumni.
Date: 2006
Creator: McMurry University
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History