Lecture given Wednesday, February 23, 2005, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "From promiscuity to plastic surgery, our society struggles to find spiritual fulfillment through physical experience. Come discover the importance of developing a theological framework for how we think about our bodies and the spiritual life we live in the flesh."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "In a world driven by fear and terror, the gospel of a resurrected Lord is no unrealistic, irrelevant pie-in-the-sky, but the only hope of the world, or so the theologians say. But do worship, baptism and communion really have anything to say to a world gone mad with vengeance, nationalism and greed?"

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "In a world driven by fear and terror, the gospel of a resurrected Lord is no unrealistic, irrelevant pie-in-the-sky, but the only hope of the world, or so the theologians say. But do worship, baptism and communion really have anything to say to a world gone mad with vengeance, nationalism and greed?"

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "In a world driven by fear and terror, the gospel of a resurrected Lord is no unrealistic, irrelevant pie-in-the-sky, but the only hope of the world, or so the theologians say. But do worship, baptism and communion really have anything to say to a world gone mad with vengeance, nationalism and greed?"

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Since Christ is all-sufficient and all we need for fullness of life, these classes will explore how we become hidden in Christ. Especially important for our discussion will be the death and resurrection we experience with Christ in baptism."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Phrases like "seeker-sensitive," "40 days of purpose," and "base coaches" are part of the latest church growth lingo in this country. The "purpose" models promise church health. Have they succeeded?"

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "The witness of Scripture is consistent from beginning to end: God cares for the poor, and He expects His people to as well. How should the church live in a world where the gap between rich and poor continues to widen?"

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "The witness of Scripture is consistent from beginning to end: God cares for the poor, and He expects His people to as well. How should the church live in a world where the gap between rich and poor continues to widen?"

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "The witness of Scripture is consistent from beginning to end: God cares for the poor, and He expects His people to as well. How should the church live in a world where the gap between rich and poor continues to widen?"

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "This class will describe the process that a local congregation underwent to develop its strategic plan for congregational and spiritual growth using a particular tool known as "concept mapping" to support its strategic planning process. Discussion will include pros and cons and lessons learned."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "To counter a "deceptive philosophy" that threatened Christ's supremacy, Colossians offers one of the most expansive visions of Christ in the New Testament. These lectures will explore some of the distinctive features of Paul's Christology in Colossians, including the magnificent hymn (1:15-20)"

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "If Christians are filled with the Spirit, why do we feel drained by the realities of daily life? How can we move from merely acknowledging the resurrection of Jesus to a daily experience with the risen Christ? A spirituality rooted in the resurrection can acknowledge suffering as well as embrace the mundane with joy."

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?"

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Christians in Colossae wrestled with the challenges of the gospel as much as we do. The grip of idolatry prevails today as it did then. Our idolatry surfaces in our reoponse to terrorism, in our attitudes of entitlement and in our temples."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "How can the church and Christian universities encourage Christians to see their everyday lives as godly vocation? How should we think about work and service to God? What are the ethics of faith in the workplace? We have gathered a business professor, a theologian, a minister, and a businessman to discuss these important questions."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "How can the church and Christian universities encourage Christians to see their everyday lives as godly vocation? How should we think about work and service to God? What are the ethics of faith in the workplace? We have gathered a business professor, a theologian, a minister, and a businessman to discuss these important questions."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "How can the church and Christian universities encourage Christians to see their everyday lives as godly vocation? How should we think about work and service to God? What are the ethics of faith in the workplace? We have gathered a business professor, a theologian, a minister, and a businessman to discuss these important questions."

Lecture given Monday, February 21, 2005, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "We will discuss how parents can nurture and develop Christian spirituality in their children and help parents develop strategies to teach children to distinguish between authentic Godly spirituality and the many artificial forms available."

Lecture given Tuesday, February 22, 2005, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "We will discuss how parents can nurture and develop Christian spirituality in their children and help parents develop strategies to teach children to distinguish between authentic Godly spirituality and the many artificial forms available."

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?"

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Too often the saints who sacrificed to take the gospel to African-Americans and to build churches across the nation remain unknown to many. This class tells some of the stories of these great people of God."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "As God's chosen, we're called to peace and forgiveness.However, our contacts and relationships with others present daily conflicts and injustices. How do we achieve peace? This "how to " class engages the audience in skills of conflict resolution and forgiveness."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Nobody tested Paul, his authority,his character, or his patience quite like the Corinthians. In this particular, they resisted his leadership. In his dialogue on Godly leadership (2 Corinthians), Paul argues for key leadership qualities: transparency, vulnerability and failure."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "What is God's design and purpose for marriage? How is marriage a crucible for transformation into greater Christlikeness? What impact does a holy union have on children, the community of faith and the world at large?"