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A Troubling Faith - The Dangers of Believing
Lecture given Wednesday, February 22, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "John is not just telling stories about Jesus. He's asking questions about faith. Real faith is a troubling, risky, uncontrollable thing. John's view of faith challenges our domesticated understandings of discipleship."
Date:
February 22, 2006
Creator:
Woodroof, Tim
System:
The Portal to Texas History
For God So Loved the World - Setting Our Hearts on John 3:16 in a Troubled World
Lecture given Wednesday, February 22, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "These four - a counselor, social worker, children's minister, and English professor - discuss what it is like to live prayerfully with John 3:16 in relation to the worlds they inhabit. Lectio divina meets our world."
Date:
February 22, 2006
Creator:
Bost-Henegar, Amy; Metcalf, Carolyn; Weathers, Steve & Wilson, Peter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Danger On the Internet: Keeping Children Safe - Internet Safety for Children
Lecture given Wednesday, February 22, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Sexual abuse rates are high in and out of the church. Learn to recognize symptoms of sexual abuse, and explore how the church can respond to members who are abused."
Date:
February 22, 2006
Creator:
Wherry, Jeffrey N.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Runaway and the Rich Man - Probing Philemon
Lecture given Wednesday, February 22, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Philemon, like every other book of the Bible, is essential reading! Paul left us a compact and intriguing triple study in how early Christians approached motivation, reconciliation, and pressing social evils"
Date:
February 22, 2006
Creator:
Jacoby, Doug
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A Desolate Valley is God's Roadway to Mission - Three Actions for Frustrated Church Leaders
Lecture given Wednesday, February 22, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Churches fell stymied by crisis, conflict or lack of direction. The Gospel gives us reason to avoid seeing these trouble spots as obstacles. Instead, they are the means by which God reconnects us to the mission and to the authentic life of the church."
Date:
February 22, 2006
Creator:
Hawkins, Jay
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Spiritual Pollution - The Challenge of Holding Together Love and Purity in the Church
Lecture given Wednesday, February 22, 2006, 3:15 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Can the church balance her commitment to love a broken world along with her commitment to holy living? In an interdisciplinary conversation, a psychologist, historian, theologian, literature professor, and minister explore how achieving this balance may be more difficult than any of us had imagined."
Date:
February 22, 2006
Creator:
Beck, Richard; Elliott, Gary; Hicks, John Mark; King, Tommy & Shilcutt, Tracy
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Deep Calls to Deep: Plumbing the Depths of Life in God - Some Assembly Required: Joining the Work of Transformation Through Spiritual Disciplines
Lecture given Wednesday, February 22, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Salvation is more than escape form condemnation postmortem; it's a journey into the glorious life of God. But, be warned, this transforming journey is both wonderful and more work than some would lead you to believe."
Date:
February 22, 2006
Creator:
Reynolds, Bert
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Can These Bones Live? - How We Moved Our Church and Lived to Tell About It!
Lecture given Friday, September 22, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This class deals with the relocation and transformation of the Midtown Church of Christ in Fort Worth, Texas, now the Heritage Church of Christ in Keller, Texas. How a church changed from a declining and dying entity into a thriving and growing church in a vibrant neighborhood."
Date:
September 22, 2006
Creator:
Hackney, Jim
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Our Song - A Biblical Vision for a Racially Reconciled Church
Lecture given Wednesday, February 22, 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."
Date:
February 22, 2006
Creator:
Spivey, Tim
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Partners for 100 Years - Abilene Christian University and the College Church of Christ: Partners in Transition
Lecture given Wednesday, February 22, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Given the congregational autonomy of Churches of Christ, the relationship between congregation and university can be complicated. This class views this relationship through experience of ACU's longtime neighbor, the College/University Church of Christ"
Date:
February 22, 2006
Creator:
Sharp, Eddie
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Church Planting Returns - Staying Faithful to Christ and Culture
Lecture given Wednesday, February 22, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Church planting has become a buzz word, but the task still remains beyond the experience of most churches. These classes will help church leaders consider some important issues and connections for church planting within our Restoration heritage."
Date:
February 22, 2006
Creator:
Granberg, Stan
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Let the Older Women Teach the Younger - The Place of Spiritual Discipline in Mentoring
Lecture given Wednesday, February 22, 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."
Date:
February 22, 2006
Creator:
Reese, Jeanene P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Imagine a Marriage… - The Marriage That "Put Out into Deep Waters"
Lecture given Wednesday, February 22, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "What if we could use some of the pictures of the ministry of Jesus to shape how we view our marriages? Beyond rules and roles, this class hopes that we can see our marriages in the stories of Jesus."
Date:
February 22, 2006
Creator:
Barcenas, Ignacio
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Fruit of the Spirit - How Galatians 5 Reads Us
Lecture given Wednesday, February 22, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This class will open the conversation surrounding Paul's "fruit of the Spirit" in Galatians 5, as well as other passages of Scripture where virtues are listed as characteristics of those who follow Christ. How might we cultivate these virtues today as people of God?"
Date:
February 22, 2006
Creator:
Christian, Jeff
System:
The Portal to Texas History
As Christ Has Forgiven You - A Workshop on Forgiveness
Lecture given Wednesday, February 22, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "How can Christians become more forgiving? This morning's workshop with specialist Everett Worthington will provide us with invaluable resources, including manuals and workbooks based on his extensive research."
Date:
February 22, 2006
Creator:
Worthington, Everett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
We Beheld His Glory - Composing Worship songs from the Gospel of John
Lecture given Wednesday, February 22, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In recent years, songwriters have blessed the church with numerous pieces for worship. While these songs have blessed the church, their range of both themes and exploration of biblical texts has been somewhat narrow. This class explores the possibilities for songwriting with the Gospel of John in mind."
Date:
February 22, 2006
Creator:
Graul, Ike & Reese, Jack
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Getting What We Don't Deserve - Rumors of Grace
Lecture given Wednesday, February 22, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Who wants their fair share? Who wants justice? Which child of entitlement wants exactly what they deserve? Who can imagine such a scenario? 'No,' we cry, 'grant us mercy!'"
Date:
February 22, 2006
Creator:
Carlson, Ron
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Opportunities for Unity - What We Could Have Done Differently
Lecture given Wednesday, February 22, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "More than 100 years ago, Churches of Christ became a separate body from the Christian Churches/Disciples of Christ. What might have been done differently to avoid the division, and what might we learn from the momentous events of the early 20th century?"
Date:
February 22, 2006
Creator:
Langford, Tom
System:
The Portal to Texas History
That You Might Believe - The Gospel of John and Salvation
Lecture given Wednesday, February 22, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In many ways, the themes of John's gospel are unique and compelling. Three theologians read the Gospel of John to see what it has to say about truth, trinity and salvation."
Date:
February 22, 2006
Creator:
Aquino, Frederick; Carter, Kelly & Hamilton, Rex
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Loving Confrontation - From Conflict to Community
Lecture given Wednesday, February 22, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "We must learn to communicate, confront and sometimes conflict with others in order to deepen our relationships. Are you willing to work out the issues that keep you from authentic community? Let's learn together!"
Date:
February 22, 2006
Creator:
Truschke, Linda
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Together Again - Restoring Unity in Christ After a Century of Separation
Lecture given Wednesday, February 22, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Our heritage was once known as a unity movement of people who wanted to be Christians only. Somewhere along the way that goal was lost. Can it be recaptured? Two preachers from different streams or our movement think it can, and think the time to say and do so is now."
Date:
February 22, 2006
Creator:
Atchley, Rick & Russell, Bob
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Developing Leaders - A Dialogue
Lecture given Wednesday, February 22, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Leadership development should occupy the attention of all churches. These sessions focus on helping church leaders develop maturity and leadership among men and women in the local congregation."
Date:
February 22, 2006
Creator:
Fair, Ian & Mitchell, Mitch
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Story of a Lovely Lady - Lessons From the Life of Esther on Being Used by God
Lecture given Wednesday, February 22, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Esther was an ordinary woman set aside for an extraordinary purpose. We will study Esther's life to see how God prepared her, called her and blessed her."
Date:
February 22, 2006
Creator:
Myers, Cari
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Captives in Christ's Triumphal Procession - The Use of "Prisoners for Christ" in Prison Ministry
Lecture given Wednesday, February 22, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Learn to lead individuals from prisoners of sin, crime, addiction and corruption into prisoners of Christ through the use of proven curriculum, materials, tools and processes."
Date:
February 22, 2006
Creator:
Griffith, Buck
System:
The Portal to Texas History