The Apprentice - The Ministry of Supervision transcript

The Apprentice - The Ministry of Supervision

Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 2006, 3:15 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Ministry internships provide aspiring ministers opportunities to learn from experienced ministers. Important moments in a person's education occur when learning takes place while serving. Topics include mentoring, theological reflection and ministerial training."
Date: February 21, 2006
Creator: Sensing, Tim
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Becoming Truly Human - Making the Case for Spiritual Direction transcript

Becoming Truly Human - Making the Case for Spiritual Direction

Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "We learn what it means to be truly human as we follow Jesus into the gracious life of God. Come and hear how the practice of spiritual direction aids Christians in the pursuit of becoming truly human."
Date: February 21, 2006
Creator: Harris, Randy
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Can These Bones Live? - How We Moved Our Church and Lived to Tell About It! transcript

Can These Bones Live? - How We Moved Our Church and Lived to Tell About It!

Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 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: February 21, 2006
Creator: Hackney, Jim
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Celebration of Marriage - Wisdom from Years of Enriching Marriages transcript

Celebration of Marriage - Wisdom from Years of Enriching Marriages

Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "For so many, the names of Brecheen and Faulkner are synonymous with marriage enrichment. As we honor their ministry, come and celebrate marriage, both its power and possibilities."
Date: February 21, 2006
Creator: Breechen, Carl & Faulkner, Paul
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Christian Lawyer: An Oxymoron? - Reflections of a Trial Lawyer Who Works for Jesus transcript

A Christian Lawyer: An Oxymoron? - Reflections of a Trial Lawyer Who Works for Jesus

Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In this day of lawyer bashing and tort reform, can someone actually represent injured clients and serve God at the same time? Edward shares the biblical basis with practical examples."
Date: February 21, 2006
Creator: Fudge, Edward
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Christians Should Think Otherwise - What Kind of God Do You Want? transcript

Christians Should Think Otherwise - What Kind of God Do You Want?

Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 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."
Date: February 21, 2006
Creator: Robarts, Charme
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Church Planting Returns - Elders, Preachers and Church Planting Vision transcript

Church Planting Returns - Elders, Preachers and Church Planting Vision

Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 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 21, 2006
Creator: Granberg, Stan
Object Type: Sound
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
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
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
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
Discerning Leaders for an Advancing Kingdom - Leaders Who Follow! transcript

Discerning Leaders for an Advancing Kingdom - Leaders Who Follow!

Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Many churches have transitioned from autocratic to participatory leadership. But, is there more? Are we shaped as much by participation in America's democracy as we are by participating in God's life?"
Date: February 21, 2006
Creator: Peters, Doug
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Divine Justice - Or Grace? - The Story of the Man of God from Juday (1 Kings 13) transcript

Divine Justice - Or Grace? - The Story of the Man of God from Juday (1 Kings 13)

Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The story of the man of God who believes a lie and is punished for it (1 Kings 13) raises questions for some about God's actions. A literary reading suggests there is as much grace in the narrative as judgment."
Date: February 21, 2006
Creator: Long, Jesse
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Emergent Expressions - Before and Beyond: Speaking Ancient Text to Emerging Generations transcript

Emergent Expressions - Before and Beyond: Speaking Ancient Text to Emerging Generations

Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The last several years have given rise to a growing, generative conversation known as 'Emergent.' But is it more than coffee and candles? This class will explore the "Emergent" conversation - its roots, questions, directions and implications for Christianity."
Date: February 21, 2006
Creator: Palmer, Sean
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Empowering Boards for Leadership - Redefining Excellence in Governance transcript

Empowering Boards for Leadership - Redefining Excellence in Governance

Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Designed for board members and executives of non-profit organizations, this class will reveal how boards can see past the clutter of day-to-day details and provide real governance for their organizations."
Date: February 21, 2006
Creator: Packer, Barry
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Falling Away: Why Christians Lose Faith and What Can Be Done About It - Restoring Those Who Have Fallen Away transcript

Falling Away: Why Christians Lose Faith and What Can Be Done About It - Restoring Those Who Have Fallen Away

Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This class discusses the research that has been done on why Christians lose faith. We will describe how it comes about, what can be done to prevent it, and how to help those who have fallen away."
Date: February 21, 2006
Creator: Simmons, Brian
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
For God So Loved the World - Setting Our Hearts on John 3:16 in a Troubled World transcript

For God So Loved the World - Setting Our Hearts on John 3:16 in a Troubled World

Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 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 21, 2006
Creator: Bost-Henegar, Amy; Metcalf, Carolyn; Weathers, Steve & Wilson, Peter
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Fruit of the Spirit - Reading Galatians 5 in Light of Contemporary Culture transcript

The Fruit of the Spirit - Reading Galatians 5 in Light of Contemporary Culture

Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 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 21, 2006
Creator: Christian, Jeff
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hollywood's Challenge for the Church - Hollywood Morality transcript

Hollywood's Challenge for the Church - Hollywood Morality

Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "A well-informed understanding of how Hollywood communicates morally, sparks theological conversation, and culturally impacts our youth and churches will allow Christians to speak with a voice that is both redemptive and critically engaging."
Date: February 21, 2006
Creator: Stevenson, Gregory
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Imagine a Marriageā€¦ - The Marriage That Walks on Water (Matthew 14:29) transcript

Imagine a Marriageā€¦ - The Marriage That Walks on Water (Matthew 14:29)

Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 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 21, 2006
Creator: Barcenas, Ignacio
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Invisible Children/Visible God - The Crisis of Children in Sub-Sahara Africa transcript

Invisible Children/Visible God - The Crisis of Children in Sub-Sahara Africa

Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Whether impacted by the massive AIDS epidemic, or abducted from their homes, children in sub-Sahara Africa face a dangerous existence. What can and should Christians do to save these 'little ones?'"
Date: February 21, 2006
Creator: Jones, Milton
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Is He Calling Me? - Our Jobs and Christian Vocation transcript

Is He Calling Me? - Our Jobs and Christian Vocation

Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 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."
Date: February 21, 2006
Creator: Bouldin, Todd; Clark, Rebecca; Grant, John; Hughes, Richard & Lytle, Rick
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Issues that Matter to the Father - Worship Matters transcript

Issues that Matter to the Father - Worship Matters

Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "We will examine the dynamic of worship addressed in John 4 and uncover the essential cultural ingredient often overlooked in ministry. Let's discover methods to connect with people on an intimate level rarely experienced in churches."
Date: February 21, 2006
Creator: Pendergrass, George
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History