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."

Lecture given Monday, February 20, 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."

Lecture given Monday, September 18, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The book of Proverbs was written to help young people be successful in life. But it was written for a different culture than ours. How do we apply the biblical proverbs?"

Lecture given Tuesday, September 19, 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 Tuesday, February 21, 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 Tuesday, September 19, 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 Tuesday, September 19, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Jesus' followers have always struggled with staying too close to the nest. Experience stories of god at work in apartments, in bars and through everyday people. Rediscover the gospel in motion in our new world."

Lecture given Monday, February 20, 2006, 3:15 PM at Abilene Christian University: "It's easy to think of prophets, apostles, or even present day ministers as being called to the work of God in the world. But what about accountants, carpenters or airline attendants? This panel will discuss how to think of our work as calling from God."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In many ways, the events of 9-11 have challenged our perceptions of the world, including our notions of faith and nation. The relationship between church and nation has long been a topic of discussion among those of the Stone-Campbell tradition. Our panelists will help us think about the issue in light of the world we live in today."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 7:00 PM at Abilene Christian University

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 Tuesday, September 19, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "The book of Revelation both intrigues and intimidates us. We are drawn in by the fabulous images and by the story of the triumph of God at the end of the age. But we are perplexed to make sense of the images and interpret them in the eight of our circumstances today. This workshop will look at how Revelation might be used profitably by the church. Attention to the shape of the book, its theological themes, and its dramatic nature will be given. This workshop will conclude with dramatic interpretations of selected texts from Revelation."

Lecture given Monday, September 18, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "People today are visual learners. If you're not using great graphics in your presentations, you are 70 percent less effective! Use today's technology more effectively, make it fun and get your point across! Come learn how."

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"

Lecture given Monday, September 18, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Did the apostles and the other New Testament writers believe that the authority of the Old Testament was set aside by the cross? For many of us in the Restoration Movement, it has been a working assumption that they did. Is this assumption valid?"

Lecture given Monday, September 18, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: ""When the Son of Man comes, will he find (Christian witness) on the earth?" This class will explore ways that the practice and people of mission will need to change in order to forward the missionary task in the world."

Lecture given Monday, September 18, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This class will share relevant concepts and principles for fulfilling the Great Commission which corresponds with the basic call of God for Christians to be true worshipers."

Lecture given Monday, February 20, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The Gospel of John presents the preacher with both unique and exalted themes for preaching. What relationship does the preacher and the sermon have with the "Word that became flesh?""

Lecture given Monday, September 18, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Moving beyond eye candy and trendy fads to communicational depth, these classes will focus on our need to use image-rich communication, including attention to active learning, communication culture, biblical foundations, practical examples and available resources."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 19, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Luke Miller, a convert of Marshal Keeble, arrived in Texas as a church-stabilizer and church-planter in the 1930s. Through his arduous labor, Miller established many black Churches of Christ in East Texas. This class examines how Miller was able to accomplish his impressive work."

Lecture given Monday, February 20, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "The short letter from James to the early church invites us to get a new perspective on...well, everything. Christianity isn't just an idea, it is a way of living. And behind the demands is a God who is jealous for us."

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..."

Lecture given Monday, September 18, 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, 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."