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[Correspondence from the WASP Board of Directors to the WASP membership, May 23, 2006] (open access)

[Correspondence from the WASP Board of Directors to the WASP membership, May 23, 2006]

Correspondence from the WASP Board of Directors to the WASP membership discussing the plan to hire an executive director to manage the organization's administrative affairs. It includes a narrow orange card encouraging members to vote "yes," a letter from the board explaining why they want to hire an executive director and how the position would be funded, a sheet listing possible alternatives to hiring an executive director, a copy of the Ad-Hoc Committee's recommendations, and a copy of the Action Without Meeting motions. The front of the envelope includes a handwritten note stating, "Responded May 25, 2006."
Date: May 23, 2006
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Council Fire, Handbook of McMurry University, 2006-2007 (open access)

Council Fire, Handbook of McMurry University, 2006-2007

The Council Fire is the student handbook of McMurry University in Abilene, Texas and includes information about the rules and regulations of the school as well as general information about student governance and campus life.
Date: 2006
Creator: McMurry University
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Creating Women's Ministry - All You Needed to Know You Learned in Kindergarten transcript

Creating Women's Ministry - All You Needed to Know You Learned in Kindergarten

Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This class will explore the elements and dynamics necessary to develop a successful women's ministry using a team model. It will address building community, encouraging spiritual growth, equipping for leadership and utilizing giftedness for service."
Date: February 21, 2006
Creator: Wilson, Carolyn
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Danger On the Internet: Keeping Children Safe - Internet Safety for Children transcript

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.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Deciphering The Da Vinci Code and the Gospel of Judas - A Romp Through History, Manuscript Discoveries, and the Pathways of Contemporary Culture transcript

Deciphering The Da Vinci Code and the Gospel of Judas - A Romp Through History, Manuscript Discoveries, and the Pathways of Contemporary Culture

Lecture given Monday, September 18, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: ""The Da Vinci Code" - to some a riveting read and a fun film, but to others a thinly disguised exercise in blasphemy. Gospel of Judas - does it really support a different understanding of Jesus and his relationship with Judas? The phenomenal interest generated by these controversial works helps us read our culture's assumptions about Jesus, opening up opportunities for dialogue."
Date: September 18, 2006
Creator: Childers, Jeff
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Deciphering The Da Vinci Code and the Gospel of Judas - How the Pictures of Jesus in "The Da Vinci Code" and the Gospel of Judas Can Open Doors of Gospel Conversation transcript

Deciphering The Da Vinci Code and the Gospel of Judas - How the Pictures of Jesus in "The Da Vinci Code" and the Gospel of Judas Can Open Doors of Gospel Conversation

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: ""The Da Vinci Code" - to some a riveting read and a fun film, but to others a thinly disguised exercise in blasphemy. Gospel of Judas - does it really support a different understanding of Jesus and his relationship with Judas? The phenomenal interest generated by these controversial works helps us read our culture's assumptions about Jesus, opening up opportunities for dialogue."
Date: September 20, 2006
Creator: Childers, Jeff
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Deciphering The Da Vinci Code and the Gospel of Judas - Intrigue at the Temple Church: Our Culture's Assumptions About Christianity and Church transcript

Deciphering The Da Vinci Code and the Gospel of Judas - Intrigue at the Temple Church: Our Culture's Assumptions About Christianity and Church

Lecture given Tuesday, September 19, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: ""The Da Vinci Code" - to some a riveting read and a fun film, but to others a thinly disguised exercise in blasphemy. Gospel of Judas - does it really support a different understanding of Jesus and his relationship with Judas? The phenomenal interest generated by these controversial works helps us read our culture's assumptions about Jesus, opening up opportunities for dialogue."
Date: September 19, 2006
Creator: Childers, Jeff
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Deep Calls to Deep: Plumbing the Depths of Life in God - Heaven Can't Wait: Re-envisioning Our Salvation transcript

Deep Calls to Deep: Plumbing the Depths of Life in God - Heaven Can't Wait: Re-envisioning Our Salvation

Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 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 21, 2006
Creator: Reynolds, Bert
Object Type: Sound
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 transcript

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
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Delete, Defrag, Reboot - Discovering a Fresh Focus for Your Life and Ministry transcript

Delete, Defrag, Reboot - Discovering a Fresh Focus for Your Life and Ministry

Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "How easily we add good and noble activities to our "to do" lists! Soon, our schedules are crammed, but we've lost our vision and passion. Churches and leaders need to perform periodic clean-up and maintenance to renew their focus."
Date: February 21, 2006
Creator: Frost, Mark
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Desolate Valley is God's Roadway to Mission - The Troubled Church is Primed to Respond to God's Calling transcript

A Desolate Valley is God's Roadway to Mission - The Troubled Church is Primed to Respond to God's Calling

Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 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 21, 2006
Creator: Hawkins, Jay
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Desolate Valley is God's Roadway to Mission - Three Actions for Frustrated Church Leaders transcript

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
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Developing a Pilgrim Heart - Cultivating Spiritual Practices for the Christian Journey, Part 1 transcript

Developing a Pilgrim Heart - Cultivating Spiritual Practices for the Christian Journey, Part 1

Lecture given Monday, September 18, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Darryl Tippens' new book, "A Pilgrim Heart," encourages Christians to cultivate spiritual practices necessary for the Christian journey. Not only will Darryl share from the content of the book, but his readers will share how this book has impacted their lives and the lives of congregations."
Date: September 18, 2006
Creator: Halstead, Jackie; Hamm, Scott; Rankin, Bill & Tippens, Darryl
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Developing a Pilgrim Heart - Cultivating Spiritual Practices for the Christian Journey, Part 2 transcript

Developing a Pilgrim Heart - Cultivating Spiritual Practices for the Christian Journey, Part 2

Lecture given Monday, September 18, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Darryl Tippens' new book, "A Pilgrim Heart," encourages Christians to cultivate spiritual practices necessary for the Christian journey. Not only will Darryl share from the content of the book, but his readers will share how this book has impacted their lives and the lives of congregations."
Date: September 18, 2006
Creator: Halstead, Jackie; Hamm, Scott; Rankin, Bill & Tippens, Darryl
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Developing a Substance Abuse Prevention Program for Your Congregation - Deconstruction Messages of Popular Youth Culture transcript

Developing a Substance Abuse Prevention Program for Your Congregation - Deconstruction Messages of Popular Youth Culture

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "How can churches address one of the most devastating issues youth and families face in any congregation? As we understand addiction and prevention issues, how drugs appeal to our youth, and how much the church has historically responded to addiction, we will better be able to minister to those in need."
Date: September 20, 2006
Creator: Dublin, Michael
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Developing Faith that Endures - Fix Your Eyes on Jesus: From Fabrication to Focus to Freedom transcript

Developing Faith that Endures - Fix Your Eyes on Jesus: From Fabrication to Focus to Freedom

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "When crisis hit, why does one person's faith soar while another person's crumbles? Faith substitutes are easily adopted by us all, but they leave us confused and powerless in moments of trial. Faith focused in Jesus leads to freedom."
Date: September 20, 2006
Creator: McAlister, Mike
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Developing Leaders - A Dialogue transcript

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
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Developing Leaders - Three Ways transcript

Developing Leaders - Three Ways

Lecture given Monday, February 20, 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 20, 2006
Creator: Fair, Ian & Mitchell, Mitch
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Developing Leaders - Through Small Groups transcript

Developing Leaders - Through Small Groups

Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 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 21, 2006
Creator: Fair, Ian & Mitchell, Mitch
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Did I Hear That Right? Surprising Insights from a Second Hearing of John's Gospel - "Hearing" the Future: Jesus' Death transcript

Did I Hear That Right? Surprising Insights from a Second Hearing of John's Gospel - "Hearing" the Future: Jesus' Death

Lecture given Tuesday, September 19, 2006, 3:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "The acts of Jesus in John's Gospel are not simply miracles or profound deeds; they are "signs" symbolizing something else. So, what do they symbolize? To what "spiritual reality" do the signs point? Hear the deeper meanings..."
Date: September 19, 2006
Creator: Neller, Ken
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Did I Hear That Right? Surprising Insights from a Second Hearing of John's Gospel - "Hearing" the Future: Jesus' Glory transcript

Did I Hear That Right? Surprising Insights from a Second Hearing of John's Gospel - "Hearing" the Future: Jesus' Glory

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 3:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "The acts of Jesus in John's Gospel are not simply miracles or profound deeds; they are "signs" symbolizing something else. So, what do they symbolize? To what "spiritual reality" do the signs point? Hear the deeper meanings..."
Date: September 20, 2006
Creator: Neller, Ken
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Did I Hear That Right? Surprising Insights from a Second Hearing of John's Gospel - Tuning Our Ears to Hear the Deeper Meanings transcript

Did I Hear That Right? Surprising Insights from a Second Hearing of John's Gospel - Tuning Our Ears to Hear the Deeper Meanings

Lecture given Monday, September 18, 2006, 3:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "The acts of Jesus in John's Gospel are not simply miracles or profound deeds; they are "signs" symbolizing something else. So, what do they symbolize? To what "spiritual reality" do the signs point? Hear the deeper meanings..."
Date: September 18, 2006
Creator: Neller, Ken
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Differences Without Discord: Equipping Christians for Conflict - Communication Toward Reconciliation transcript

Differences Without Discord: Equipping Christians for Conflict - Communication Toward Reconciliation

Lecture given Tuesday, September 19, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This class will reframe our perspective on conflict from discord to an opportunity for personal spiritual growth and service to others. Participants will gain skills for guiding conflicts toward reconciliation."
Date: September 19, 2006
Creator: Brenton, Angela
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Differences Without Discord: Equipping Christians for Conflict - Conflict as Stewardship transcript

Differences Without Discord: Equipping Christians for Conflict - Conflict as Stewardship

Lecture given Monday, September 18, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This class will reframe our perspective on conflict from discord to an opportunity for personal spiritual growth and service to others. Participants will gain skills for guiding conflicts toward reconciliation."
Date: September 18, 2006
Creator: Brenton, Angela
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History