Becoming a Church that Heals - Give Faith a Fighting Chance transcript

Becoming a Church that Heals - Give Faith a Fighting Chance

Lecture given Wednesday, February 22, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "We would all agree that active faith saves, but do we believe it can actually heal? What does "faith healing" look like in the Bible? Come and learn how to be "a church that heals.""
Date: February 22, 2006
Creator: Srygley, David B.
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 Wednesday, February 22, 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 22, 2006
Creator: Harris, Randy
System: The Portal to Texas History
C.S. Lewis at the Movies - Evaluating the Narnian Chronicles Film Project transcript

C.S. Lewis at the Movies - Evaluating the Narnian Chronicles Film Project

Lecture given Wednesday, February 22, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Filmmakers have begun the ambitious project of bringing Lewis' fantasy world to the big screen. What can Christians who have enjoyed reading these books to their children expect from the movie version?"
Date: February 22, 2006
Creator: Tandy, Gary
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 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
Captives in Christ's Triumphal Procession - The Use of "Prisoners for Christ" in Prison Ministry transcript

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
Celebration of Marriage - Wisdom from Years of Enriching Marriages transcript

Celebration of Marriage - Wisdom from Years of Enriching Marriages

Lecture given Wednesday, February 22, 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 22, 2006
Creator: Breechen, Carl & Faulkner, Paul
System: The Portal to Texas History
As Christ Has Forgiven You - A Workshop on Forgiveness transcript

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
As Christ Has Forgiven You - A Workshop on Forgiveness transcript

As Christ Has Forgiven You - A Workshop on Forgiveness

Lecture given Wednesday, February 22, 2006, 9:45 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
Christians Should Think Otherwise - Sticks and Stones and Words Will Harm You transcript

Christians Should Think Otherwise - Sticks and Stones and Words Will Harm You

Lecture given Wednesday, February 22, 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 22, 2006
Creator: Robarts, Charme
System: The Portal to Texas History
Church Planting Returns - Staying Faithful to Christ and Culture transcript

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
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.
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
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
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
System: The Portal to Texas History
Discerning Leaders for an Advancing Kingdom - Leaders Who Get Out of the Way! transcript

Discerning Leaders for an Advancing Kingdom - Leaders Who Get Out of the Way!

Lecture given Wednesday, February 22, 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 22, 2006
Creator: Peters, Doug
System: The Portal to Texas History
Experiencing Sacred Sorrow - The Two Words That Will Deepen Your Worship transcript

Experiencing Sacred Sorrow - The Two Words That Will Deepen Your Worship

Lecture given Wednesday, February 22, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Is worship more than a formula? Have we lost an important purpose in our assemblies? God desires an authentic relationship with His people. Come and explore the two words that will freshen your worship and walk with God!"
Date: February 22, 2006
Creator: Clay, Randy
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 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
The Fruit of the Spirit - How Galatians 5 Reads Us transcript

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
Getting What We Don't Deserve - Rumors of Grace transcript

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
Hollywood's Challenge to the Church - Fairytales, Violence and the Dark Things transcript

Hollywood's Challenge to the Church - Fairytales, Violence and the Dark Things

Lecture given Wednesday, February 22, 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 22, 2006
Creator: Stevenson, Gregory
System: The Portal to Texas History
How Can the Church Do "Greater Things Than These?" - Uncovering the Dynamic, Ever Expansive Work of the Church of Christ transcript

How Can the Church Do "Greater Things Than These?" - Uncovering the Dynamic, Ever Expansive Work of the Church of Christ

Lecture given Wednesday, February 22, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This class will focus on the promise of Jesus to answer every prayer as the church performs the greater works that Jesus said His followers would execute. The role of prayer, obedience and the Holy Spirit will be explored."
Date: February 22, 2006
Creator: Martin, Charles
System: The Portal to Texas History
Imagine a Marriageā€¦ - The Marriage That "Put Out into Deep Waters" transcript

Imagine a Marriageā€¦ - 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
Is He Calling Me? - Our Jobs and Christian Vocation transcript

Is He Calling Me? - Our Jobs and Christian Vocation

Lecture given Wednesday, February 22, 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 22, 2006
Creator: Bouldin, Todd; Clark, Rebecca; Grant, John; Hughes, Richard & Lytle, Rick
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 Wednesday, February 22, 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 22, 2006
Creator: Pendergrass, George
System: The Portal to Texas History