Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The Gospel of John gives us a glimpse into what matters to God. On behalf of God, Jesus offers abundant life. And those who know that abundant life matters to God will also know his care for lost sheep."

Lecture given Monday, February 20, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Congregationally produced drama and film can help make modern Bible applications. "Jennifer's Gift" is an example of a short film designed for today's study of the "Widow's Offering" in Mark 12:41-44. A look at production, lessons and teaching."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "While we confess that Jesus is both fully human and fully divine, pictures of His humanity are sometimes difficult for us to fully embrace. This class will focus on Jesus' humanity in the gospels in art history, and in contemporary popular culture."

Lecture given Monday, February 20, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "John's numerous themes are not only different, but are developed in unique ways. John also poses chronological problems - the clearing of the temple, the anointing at Bethany, the Last Supper, and so forth. What about these Johannine differences?"

Lecture given Monday, February 20, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Jesus healed a man on the Sabbath and so provoked the Jews that they wanted to kill him. He later attended a Jewish feast and boldly taught the people. Locked in his teachings are methods for knowing truth and judgment righteously."

Lecture given Monday, February 20, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "A look at Christian participation in the Fair Trade movement. Purchase of Fair Trade coffee, chocolate, crafts and apparel, as well as insistence on fair trade standards, provides a way to answer Jesus' call to feed and clothe 'the least of these.'"

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "While the Restoration Movement has traditionally stressed reason, cultural analysts say we live in an age of experience. We will consider why we must continue to take our beliefs seriously, and how we can help an experiential world encounter God."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "This class explores the need for communal discernment in light of various decision-making models: hierarchical, egalitarian and democratic. What is the biblical model? What is the role of leaders? What are the benefits of the church learning to discern together?"

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "How leadership is expressed goes a long way toward determining the nature of any organization, including the church. If a church wanted its nature to be Missional, how would leadership act? What leadership gifts would be needed for a church to move 'from a place where' to 'a people sent' kind of church? What are the corresponding leadership tasks? This extended session will attempt to define these important tasks and provide concrete first steps for developing Missional leaders."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "How leadership is expressed goes a long way toward determining the nature of any organization, including the church. If a church wanted its nature to be Missional, how would leadership act? What leadership gifts would be needed for a church to move 'from a place where' to 'a people sent' kind of church? What are the corresponding leadership tasks? This extended session will attempt to define these important tasks and provide concrete first steps for developing Missional leaders."

Lecture given Monday, February 20, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Scripture clearly instructs older women to teach those who are younger, yet we struggle to know exactly what that means. A biblical overview of the godly nature of mentoring will help determine what it is, why we participate in it and who might benefit the most."

Lecture given Monday, February 20, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Inherent in our identity is participation in God's agenda to reach the lost of our generation. Reaching America with the gospel may actually have more to do with who we are than what we do."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Do you want a deeper relationship with God? A closer walk with Jesus? A sense of the Holy Spirit's presence? Then, this class is for you. It offers no shortcuts or sure-fire techniques for deeper spirituality, but instead serves as a simple introduction to the path of daily relationship with God."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This class will examine the responsibility of suburban Christians to exhibit the attitudes of the Beatitudes as they seek to impact the spiritual and social issues that affect diverse communities in the inner city to the glory of God."

Lecture given Monday, February 20, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Music has long held a mysterious ability to sound shadowy or brilliant, but what are the theological implications of this ability as it relates to sacred music? A panel of theology and music faculty from ACU will discuss this issue by using specific examples of works to be performed by the ACU A Cappella Chorus concert later this evening."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The Apostle Paul refers to his own faith story several times in Scripture. We are urged to "be active in sharing our faith," (Philemon 6). This class will assist people in writing their faith story so that they are ready to share it with others, especially their children."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The Gospel of John sets forth a number of metaphors that are essential for faithful ministry. Those metaphors are shaped and guided by love. Only as the church remains close to its Lord can it do God's will and learn the delights of pleasing Him."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 3:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Fear, hatred, bias and cultural clashes mingle with political, social and religious issues of our time. Can Kingdom people rise above the din of battle and witness the hand of God?"

Lecture given Monday, February 20, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Church leaders fell a constant tension between 'leading' and 'serving.' Some resolve the tension by sliding into the authoritarian ditch while others choose the permissive ditch on the other side of the road. There is a third way."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In the second half of the gospel, the focus in on Jesus' glorification in and through His crucifixion. And for John, this expected glorification has some implications for Jesus' followers. Come walk with Jesus in John's depiction of His final days."

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Lecture given Monday, February 20, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "God has a vision of what the church should be that induced people of all races and nationalities. Come learn how forgiveness, friendship and ministry can draw us into deeper fellowship with all people and thus enrich our walk with God."

Lecture given Monday, February 20, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "The question of what to pray and how to pray are determined in part by the question "to whom do we pray?" Let's consider together Jesus' picture of prayer in the Sermon on the Mount."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "When Jesus talks about the Holy Spirit, believers would do well to stop and listen. Everyone has an opinion about the Spirit, a theory, an experience. But Jesus says some simple and basic things about the Holy Spirit that you and I need to hear."