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Dr. Jesus Comes to Church: Practical Ministry Ideas transcript

Dr. Jesus Comes to Church: Practical Ministry Ideas

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Dr. Phil McGraw has become a cultural icon. His forthright manner has won him a legion of fans. If 'Dr. Jesus' were to visit our church, how would he minister to the bereft, the burning and the bitter?"
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Scott, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
Dragged by Truth Onto the Stage transcript

Dragged by Truth Onto the Stage

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "God's ways are not our ways. Knowing and doing the will of God often requires a glimpse behind the scenes into the hidden ways of God. Let's explore the mystery together."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Hairston, Andrew
System: The Portal to Texas History
Dreams and Realities of the Hispanic Church transcript

Dreams and Realities of the Hispanic Church

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "The Hispanic population continues to grow in dramatic ways in the U. S. Are we prepared to minister effectively with this population? Come and dream about what can be done."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Esparza, David
System: The Portal to Texas History
Dunking our Neighbors: Our Relationship to the Unimmersed transcript

Dunking our Neighbors: Our Relationship to the Unimmersed

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Many believe baptism is simply the sign of salvation already received. Others believe it is an indispensable command that legally divides those heading for heaven from those going to hell. Baptism is more important than either think."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Hicks, John Mark & Taylor, Greg
System: The Portal to Texas History
Embracing and Experiencing the Presence of God transcript

Embracing and Experiencing the Presence of God

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "What happens when the church allows itself to be moved by the working of the Spirit? What are the practical implications for today? What will renewal look like? Can we handle God's renewal, or do we want to remain in control?"
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Walls, Benny R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Ethics After Utopia transcript

Ethics After Utopia

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "The final chapters of Isaiah address the challenges of living in a newly created community that does not yet live in the utopian world religious people sometimes seek. These chapters offer a model to us as we also live faithfully under less-than-ideal circumstances."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Hamilton, Mark
System: The Portal to Texas History
Excavating Your Gift to Edify the Church transcript

Excavating Your Gift to Edify the Church

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "The first session will examine the conflicts faced by the Christian performing artist and strategies on how to overcome them. In the second session, participants will view dramatic presentations, perform personal assessments of the spiritual gifts, and discover how those gifts can be used to edify the church."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Bennett, Geannetta
System: The Portal to Texas History
Facing the Toxic Shame of Abortion transcript

Facing the Toxic Shame of Abortion

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Approximately one out of every four women sitting in the church pews across America today has had an abortion. It takes most of these women 20-30 years to talk about their abortion. What steps is the church taking to set these women free?"
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Collins, Allyn
System: The Portal to Texas History
Falling in Love With God - Part 1 transcript

Falling in Love With God - Part 1

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Psychologists at ACU are discovering that a relationship with God is experienced more like a parent-child bond or an adulthood love relationship with all the accompanying complexities. Come find out how our families and churches are helping or hindering falling in love with God."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Beck, Richard
System: The Portal to Texas History
Falling in Love With God - Part 2 transcript

Falling in Love With God - Part 2

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Psychologists at ACU are discovering that a relationship with God is experienced more like a parent-child bond or an adulthood love relationship with all the accompanying complexities. Come find out how our families and churches are helping or hindering falling in love with God."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Beck, Richard
System: The Portal to Texas History
Fear and Its Control transcript

Fear and Its Control

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "We've all experienced fear. It results in churches being stymied, and it keeps God from doing in us what He does best, making impossibilities possible. Class discusses the benefits of trusting God to handle our circumstances."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Luttrell, Keith
System: The Portal to Texas History
Fear and Its Response transcript

Fear and Its Response

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "We've all experienced fear. It results in churches being stymied, and it keeps God from doing in us what He does best, making impossibilities possible. Class discusses the benefits of trusting God to handle our circumstances."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Luttrell, Keith
System: The Portal to Texas History
Fellowship… Christian Unity from a Transendentalist transcript

Fellowship… Christian Unity from a Transendentalist

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "'Where are we headed?' is a popular question about today's church, and for many the most disturbing. Come explore this question historically, generationally and personally. We will apply what we learn to questions of personal transformation, church unity, and our future in the great commission."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: McLaughlin, Don
System: The Portal to Texas History
Finding Renewal by Rejoining God's Mission transcript

Finding Renewal by Rejoining God's Mission

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Jesus' mandate to train disciples among all the people remains in effect for North America. Explore why establishing new churches is vital for us to fulfill this mission and is the key to renewal among God's people."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Harris, Randy
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Five Contexts of Purpose Discovery transcript

The Five Contexts of Purpose Discovery

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "This class will help people discover and fulfill God's purpose for their lives. All of God's people are meant to live with purpose, passion and prosperity. Come find a purpose-filled center for your life."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Roach, Tony
System: The Portal to Texas History
Forum: Our Shared Story to this Point transcript

Forum: Our Shared Story to this Point

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "For nearly 20 years, silence has marked the relationship between the ICOC and 'mainline' churches of Christ. This year's forum breaks the silence. Representatives of each movement will come together to practice the spiritual art of Christian conversation."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Reese, Jack; Wilson, John & Woodroof, Jim
System: The Portal to Texas History
Forum: The Possibility of a Shared Future transcript

Forum: The Possibility of a Shared Future

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "For nearly 20 years, silence has marked the relationship between the ICOC and 'mainline' churches of Christ. This year's forum breaks the silence. Representatives of each movement will come together to practice the spiritual art of Christian conversation."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Reese, Jack; Wilson, John & Woodroof, Jim
System: The Portal to Texas History
Forum: Who are the International Churches of Christ? transcript

Forum: Who are the International Churches of Christ?

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "For nearly 20 years, silence has marked the relationship between the ICOC and 'mainline' churches of Christ. This year's forum breaks the silence. Representatives of each movement will come together to practice the spiritual art of Christian conversation. Come and be a part of this historic conversation."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Baird, Al; Ferguson, Gordon & Taliaferro, Mike
System: The Portal to Texas History
From Complex Christianity to Compasssionate Christianity transcript

From Complex Christianity to Compasssionate Christianity

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Rediscover God's design for Christianity and allow Christ to transform you by His unfailing love. Be reminded of His unselfish desire to trade His home in heaven so that yours could be created. WARNING: Participation in these classes may result in laughter, encouragement and fun - inspiring you to live the life God intended."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Barrow, Suzanne & Luttrell, Betsy
System: The Portal to Texas History
From Complex Christianity to Contagious Christianity transcript

From Complex Christianity to Contagious Christianity

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Rediscover God's design for Christianity and allow Christ to transform you by His unfailing love. Be reminded of His unselfish desire to trade His home in heaven so that yours could be created. WARNING: Participation in these classes may result in laughter, encouragement and fun - inspiring you to live the life God intended."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Barrow, Suzanne & Luttrell, Betsy
System: The Portal to Texas History
From Complex Christianity to Cross-Centered Christianity transcript

From Complex Christianity to Cross-Centered Christianity

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Rediscover God's design for Christianity and allow Christ to transform you by His unfailing love. Be reminded of His unselfish desire to trade His home in heaven so that yours could be created. WARNING: Participation in these classes may result in laughter, encouragement and fun - inspiring you to live the life God intended."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Barrow, Suzanne & Luttrell, Betsy
System: The Portal to Texas History
From Our Life's Wild Restless Sea transcript

From Our Life's Wild Restless Sea

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "We've been called to follow Jesus in complete, wholehearted obedience. Even though we've said "yes" to Him, there is constant possibility that our minds may somehow be led astray from our sincere and pure devotion to Christ. Listen to the vioce of Jesus call us to love Him, and Him alone!"
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Stirman, Peggy
System: The Portal to Texas History
From the Politics of Identity to Redemptive Community transcript

From the Politics of Identity to Redemptive Community

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "These two-day sessions will focus on why conservative and liberal views on ethnic diversity are spiritually bankrupt for the believer and how Christians can glean from Isaiah biblical models for considering diversity, social justice and community."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Holmes, David
System: The Portal to Texas History
From the Vain World's Golden Store transcript

From the Vain World's Golden Store

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "We've been called to follow Jesus in complete, wholehearted obedience. Even though we've said 'yes' to Him, there is constant possibility that our minds may somehow be led astray from our sincere and pure devotion to Christ. Listen to the voice of Jesus call us to love Him, and Him alone!"
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Stirman, Peggy
System: The Portal to Texas History