How is God Present in our Hospitality? transcript

How is God Present in our Hospitality?

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Hospitality is more than being friendly at church or eating out with friends. It is intentionally making room for others. What does it mean to make hospitality a missional initiative for your church?"
Date: June 27, 2005
Creator: King, Grady D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
A New Approach to Senior Adult Ministry transcript

A New Approach to Senior Adult Ministry

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "In a typical Church of Christ congregation, 23 percent of the members are over the age of 65. Far from being a limitation, the "graying of the flock" provides an opportunity for congregations to tap the wisdom, energy and experience of their senior adult members if they will minister with them rather than just to them."
Date: June 27, 2005
Creator: Knapp, James L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Community and Faith Formation transcript

Community and Faith Formation

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."
Date: June 27, 2005
Creator: LaValley, Mark A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
More Ready Than You Realize transcript

More Ready Than You Realize

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."
Date: June 27, 2005
Creator: LaValley, Mark A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
What's Wrong with "Evangelism" and "Conversion"? transcript

What's Wrong with "Evangelism" and "Conversion"?

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."
Date: June 27, 2005
Creator: LaValley, Mark A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Resting Without Guilt transcript

Resting Without Guilt

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."
Date: June 27, 2005
Creator: Lemley, Emily Y.
System: The Portal to Texas History
When is Enough Enough? transcript

When is Enough Enough?

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."
Date: June 27, 2005
Creator: Lemley, Emily Y.
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Biblical Vision for a Non-Religious World transcript

A Biblical Vision for a Non-Religious World

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Our congregations struggle in places where we directly encounter today's postmodern and "post-Christian" world. This class explores how we can recapture God's vision of a "missional church" that can impact city, campus and secular world."
Date: June 27, 2005
Creator: Locke, Jason
System: The Portal to Texas History
ACU's North American Church Planting Initiative transcript

ACU's North American Church Planting Initiative

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "In 2003, ACU began planning on a major new initiative to increase the number and effectiveness of church planters for North America. Learn about the progess and opportunities to be involved in this exciting new work"
Date: June 27, 2005
Creator: Love, Mark
System: The Portal to Texas History
Knowing God and Revitalizing a Church Through Worship transcript

Knowing God and Revitalizing a Church Through Worship

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Hear one church's story of revitalization through a variety of worship experiences, including corporate assemblies, small groups, and leadership meetings. Learn practically how the presence of God can become real in your worship."
Date: June 27, 2005
Creator: Marutzky, Gregg
System: The Portal to Texas History
Continuing Conversations with the ICOC: Looking Back on Last Year's Conversation transcript

Continuing Conversations with the ICOC: Looking Back on Last Year's Conversation

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Last year's Lectureship featured historic conversations between members of the International Churches of Christ and "mainline" churches.What has happened since then? Six ministers will discuss their experiences from the past year and their hopes for the future."
Date: June 27, 2005
Creator: Marutzky; Seidman; Carillo; Wadzeck; Reese & Taliaferro
System: The Portal to Texas History
Continuing Conversations with the ICOC: Where Are We Now? transcript

Continuing Conversations with the ICOC: Where Are We Now?

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Last year's Lectureship featured historic conversations between members of the International Churches of Christ and "mainline" churches.What has happened since then? Six ministers will discuss their experiences from the past year and their hopes for the future."
Date: June 27, 2005
Creator: Marutzky; Seidman; Carillo; Wadzeck; Reese & Taliaferro
System: The Portal to Texas History
Continuing Conversations with the ICOC: Where Do We Go From Here? transcript

Continuing Conversations with the ICOC: Where Do We Go From Here?

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Last year's Lectureship featured historic conversations between members of the International Churches of Christ and "mainline" churches.What has happened since then? Six ministers will discuss their experiences from the past year and their hopes for the future."
Date: June 27, 2005
Creator: Marutzky; Seidman; Carillo; Wadzeck; Reese & Taliaferro
System: The Portal to Texas History
Simplistic Biblicism transcript

Simplistic Biblicism

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."
Date: June 27, 2005
Creator: May, Cecil, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Who Are We? transcript

Who Are We?

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."
Date: June 27, 2005
Creator: May, Cecil, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Becoming the Church of the Nativity transcript

Becoming the Church of the Nativity

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "How can the church best serve the interests of the Kingdom in a rapidly changing world? To minister effectively in our context, we will have to bring new understandings of what it means to minister in the marketplace. Let's think together about taking the gospel to the marketplace."
Date: June 27, 2005
Creator: McLaughlin, Don
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Community of Friends and Sinners - Part 1 transcript

The Community of Friends and Sinners - Part 1

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "How can the church best serve the interests of the Kingdom in a rapidly changing world? To minister effectively in our context, we will have to bring new understandings of what it means to minister in the marketplace. Let's think together about taking the gospel to the marketplace."
Date: June 27, 2005
Creator: McLaughlin, Don
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Community of Friends and Sinners - Part 2 transcript

The Community of Friends and Sinners - Part 2

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "How can the church best serve the interests of the Kingdom in a rapidly changing world? To minister effectively in our context, we will have to bring new understandings of what it means to minister in the marketplace. Let's think together about taking the gospel to the marketplace."
Date: June 27, 2005
Creator: McLaughlin, Don
System: The Portal to Texas History
Birth and Death of the Early Scottish Restoration transcript

Birth and Death of the Early Scottish Restoration

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?"
Date: June 27, 2005
Creator: McMillon, Lynn A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
What Went Wrong? Is There a Message for Us? transcript

What Went Wrong? Is There a Message for Us?

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?"
Date: June 27, 2005
Creator: McMillon, Lynn A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cross and Crescent: In Dialogue or Diatribe? transcript

Cross and Crescent: In Dialogue or Diatribe?

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "God is moving in the Islamic world. Kingdom shifts in centers of influence, the rise of and reaction to Islamic fundamentalism, the clashes of civilizations and new missions methodologies demand our attention and deeper spiritual insight."
Date: June 27, 2005
Creator: McVey, Dan
System: The Portal to Texas History
Mecca, Muhammad and a Post-Modern World transcript

Mecca, Muhammad and a Post-Modern World

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "God is moving in the Islamic world. Kingdom shifts in centers of influence, the rise of and reaction to Islamic fundamentalism, the clashes of civilizations and new missions methodologies demand our attention and deeper spiritual insight."
Date: June 27, 2005
Creator: McVey, Dan
System: The Portal to Texas History
You Were Buried with Him in Baptism - Colossians 2:6-15 transcript

You Were Buried with Him in Baptism - Colossians 2:6-15

Lecture given Tuesday, February 22, 2005, 11:00 AM at Abilene Christian University
Date: February 22, 2005
Creator: Meador, Prentice
System: The Portal to Texas History
Fornication is Not Just a One-Night Stand transcript

Fornication is Not Just a One-Night Stand

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "How best do we understand Paul's sexual ethics? Could it be that he was fearful that new believers were still being influenced by their former self-centered and idolatrous lifestyles?"
Date: June 27, 2005
Creator: Morrison, Jim
System: The Portal to Texas History