Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Can we enhance the prospect of lasting renewal by allowing theology (especially eschatology) and our experience to inform our quest? Reproducing old messes or producing new ones is disastrous to renewal. What can we realistically expect or hope for in renewal."

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Can we enhance the prospect of lasting renewal by allowing theology (especially eschatology) and our experience to inform our quest? Reproducing old messes or producing new ones is disastrous to renewal. What can we realistically expect or hope for in renewal?"

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Can we enhance the prospect of lasting renewal by allowing theology (especially eschatology) and our experience to inform our quest? Reproducing old messes or producing new ones is disastrous to renewal. What can we realistically expect or hope for in renewal?"

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "How can we learn to accept and value one another when we respond to things so differently? Class examines values underlying our attitudes toward what happens in worship assemblies and what may prompt reactions we observe."

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Where does preaching fit into the conversation about the missional church? The church that strives to carry out the mission of christ will recover the call to be "in the world, but not of the world." Preaching missionally will help us find our way."

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "We live in a world of broken hearts only Jesus can mend. A man of sorrows, filled with compassion for God's children, Jesus calls us to respond with the same tenderness that changed the lives of the outcasts of His day. He calls us to cry for the brokenness in each other's lives and to rejoice over captives being set free. Come explore what it means to be broken and how glorious it feels to be set free!"

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Sexual abuse, particularly the sexual abuse of children, is a non-denominational problem confronting churches. What are the signs of abuse? How can we respond lovingly and faithfully to the needs of the abused, the abuser, the congregation and society?"

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Sexual abuse, particularly the sexual abuse of children, is a non-denominational problem confronting churches. What are the signs of abuse? How can we respond lovingly and faithfully to the needs of the abused, the abuser, the congregation and society?"

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Sexual abuse, particularly the sexual abuse of children, is a non-denominational problem confronting churches. What are the signs of abuse? How can we respond lovingly and faithfully to the needs of the abused, the abuser, the congregation and society?"

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Isaiah's vision is full of images and metaphors depicting God's shalom. Today's church would do well to recapture this vision and see that one of its principal missions is to become a place where people can experience shalom in the here-and-now as well as in the hereafter."

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Isaiah's vision is full of images and metaphors depicting God's shalom. Today's church would do well to recapture this vision and see that one of its principal missions is to become a place where people can experience shalom in the here-and-now as well as in the hereafter."

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "When does renewal require reform? If Jesus were to arrive at my church, would He make a whip or praise God? Come explore the continuing conversion of the church by inviting Jesus to interrupt and transform the status quo."

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Christians living in a post-modern world desire spiritual leaders willing to walk with them, provide them with spiritual direction, demonstrate authenticity in living the Christian life, and who are constantly prayerful. Scriptures provide a clear job (spirit) description for today's shepherds."

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Where does preaching fit into the conversation about the missional church? The church that strives to carry out the mission of christ will recover the call to be "in the world, but not of the world." Preaching missionally will help us find our way."

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Can a congregation recognize spiritual leaders without going through a spiritual process? Many churches have a history of selecting and/of reaffirming leaders on a regular basis. Will that process be informed more by the spirit of the age or the Spirit that is holy?"

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Was Leviticus a mistake? Judging from the time Christians invest to read and study it, the answer would appear to be yes. Yet, Leviticus serves as a forerunner to the gospel. It is Christianity on training wheels."

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Women should be encouraged to take the initiative in the development of their spiritual life and service. A 'why' and 'how to' class to integrate biblical teaching on the appropriateness of women in ministry."

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "We live in a world of broken hearts only Jesus can mend. A man of sorrows, filled with compassion for God's children, Jesus calls us to respond with the same tenderness that changed the lives of the outcasts of His day. He calls us to cry for the brokenness in each other's lives and to rejoice over the captives being set free. Come explore what it means to be broken and how glorious it feels to be set free!"

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Hopelessness haunts the globe and many corners of the church. Class examines our current setting and strategies for being agents of hope by telling the story effectively and authentically 'being the church.'"

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "How would we structure our congregations if we thought of ourselves as aliens and wayfarers in this world rather than citizens? The book of Titus suggests such an order."

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 to us to love Him, and Him alone!"

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "The Stone-Campbell Restoration Movement aimed from its beginning to renew the church to what God wants it to be. This is a rich legacy from which to draw for renewal in today's church. Garrett and Doug Foster of Abilene examine our heritage and current efforts to be a church after God's heart."