Photograph of two men posing next to a bucket of vintage baseball bats while leaning against a tree in Abilene, Texas. They appear to be the creators of the bats.

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "At the Highland Street Church of Christ in Memphis, Tenn., as few as 60 percent of the worshippers once attended Sunday school. Now more than 80 percent attend. Highland's Sunday school has transformed from a marginal ministry to the primary place for community-building, outreach and spiritual transformation. Hear the story of this revival and learn principles that can be applied to your congregation."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Campus ministry, which experienced its peak popularity in Churches of Christ in the 1970's, is making a resurgence. Why? Several factors have contributed. One of the most significant is realized weaknesses in our Christian college model. Join us for an frank conversation regarding the pros and cons of each model."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "The journey to spiritual maturiey is at the heart of the Colossian epistle. The churches of Colossae were reaching in some dangerous directions for spiritual fulfillment. Paul's warning to them is appropriate for those in our day as well as his."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "The basic theory, dynamics, and tasks of interim ministry will be explained by three trained interim ministry specialists. Information about what happens to your church during an interim ministry will be shared. Participants will discuss feasibility of forming an interim ministry network for Churches of Christ."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "The basic theory, dynamics, and tasks of interim ministry will be explained by three trained interim ministry specialists. Information about what happens to your church during an interim ministry will be shared. Participants will discuss feasibility of forming an interim ministry network for Churches of Christ."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Eighteenth-century Scotland produced an active restoration movement under the leadership of John Glas and Robert Sandeman. Within 40 years more than 50 congregations were spread across Scotland, England, New England and Canada. But by 1999 the movement was extinct. Why? What happened? What can be learned?"

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: ""Evangelism" and "conversion" need a facelift. Through poor use and practice, these words have lost their power in our preaching and praying. Come and discover again these important and powerful words."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Everyone is too busy! But how do we get out of the trap? There are simple ways to rest in Him even with a schedule that never rests. Bring your calendar and we will work on a new schedule."

Lecture given Wednesday, February 23, 2005, 6:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "A new feature at this year's Lectureship is a breakfast series hosted by local churches to encourage professionals to view their work as ministry."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "While we are heirs of the American Restoration Movement, we are first of all heirs of God and fellow heirs with Jesus Christ. God reveals Himself and His will for us in the incarnate word and the written word."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "There is no mysterious secret to the work of the Holy Spirit, so stop looking for secret methods for engaging the Holy Siprit and start depending on the divine power."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "One of the on-going tensions of the Christian life is how to relate to the world cultures in which we live. This is not only true of the irreligion the world presents, but of the religious views it offers. Colossians also wrestles with this problem."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Remember the three R's of grade school; reading, 'riting and 'rithmetic? They were foundational to learning in school. Are there similar foundational disciplines for the Christian walk? Come find out as we explore Bible study, journaling and prayer."

American ex-Prisoners of War Non Solum Armis honoring E battery lost battalion WWII 131st field artillery 2nd BN mobilized at Abilene, Texas, 25 November 1940. Captured by the Japanese forces, 10 March, 1942. Liberated, 18 September 1945. Battery Officers T. A. Dodson, Capt. H. G. Allen, 1st. LT. W. R. Slone, 1st. LT. M. A. Straughan, 2nd. LT. Sergeants F. F. Gilliam, 1st. Sgt. A. B. Cumberledge J. G. Fender F. Fujita D. N. Heleman * G. B. Killian B. W. Robertson N. W. Rogers H. R. Spalding R. H. White D. A. Williams O. B. Williams Corporals R. R. Choate C. J. Eaton P. G. Gosler N. O. F. Kalich * B. C. Keith C. T. Minshew H. B. Plant C. F. Powers C. J. Preslar A. N. Winn R. A. Wuest Privates 1st. class U. M. Carter R. G. Cook J. B. Croft J. S. Davis P. Evans T. C. Gilbreth H. E. Hanks J. N. Holder T. E. Lawson * G. W. Lynn J. G. Martinez W. F. Matthews E. W. Miller V. E. Morrison O. C. Mygland C. J. Shelton M. M. Snelling P. D. Stein R. L. Stubbs C. L. Tucker W. A. Visage M. …

Lecture given Tuesday, February 22, 2005, 11:00 AM at Abilene Christian University