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Eductive Cafe - Missional Conversations transcript

Eductive Cafe - Missional Conversations

Lecture given Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "How do we help people who seem stuck, without hurting them? These three sessions will introduce the DRAWN coaching model, which combines spiritual direction and coaching best practices. Participants will gain skill and insight in eductive leadership."
Date: September 20, 2011
Creator: Holt, Steve, Sr.; Parker, Anthony & Smith, Kent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Worship Leaders Forum - A Time to Focus on Worship and Music Ministry transcript

Worship Leaders Forum - A Time to Focus on Worship and Music Ministry

Lecture given Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 9:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This new 75-minute super-session focuses on worship leaders and ministers. Featuring worship leaders form across the country, this forum explores resources for worship planning, music and arranging and other important issues facing worship today."
Date: September 20, 2011
Creator: Bulls, D. J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
We Are All Liberals Now - Social Justice and Christian Faith transcript

We Are All Liberals Now - Social Justice and Christian Faith

Lecture given Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Is social justice a good idea? This class surveys three prominent approaches to justice – utilitarianism, libertarianism and egalitarian liberalism – from two Christians with different perspectives. Attendees will explore the diverse ways Christian faith informs discussion of social justice."
Date: September 20, 2011
Creator: Bennett, Cole & McCracken, Vic
System: The Portal to Texas History
Moving Worship Where Our Practices Should Lead Us - Baptism and Lord's Supper: Becoming God's People transcript

Moving Worship Where Our Practices Should Lead Us - Baptism and Lord's Supper: Becoming God's People

Lecture given Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "We often hear about 'moving, meaningful, and authentic worship.' Sometimes what results is greater attention to forming worship than being formed by worship. Come explore worship as moving us towards discernible, active participation in God's mission in the world."
Date: September 20, 2011
Creator: Lemley, David & Cary, Jeff
System: The Portal to Texas History
From the Pit to the Peak - Discover Hope in Life's Hardships transcript

From the Pit to the Peak - Discover Hope in Life's Hardships

Lecture given Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Have you ever felt hopeless and discouraged? Elijah's disappointment with God, and Paul's disillusionment with friends, reminds us of life's low points. Discover how God can turn disappointment into hope and disillusionment into confidence"
Date: September 20, 2011
Creator: Shank, Sally
System: The Portal to Texas History
Paradox of Power in Relationship - Gathering From the Garden transcript

Paradox of Power in Relationship - Gathering From the Garden

Lecture given Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "There is much to learn from scripture and experience when it comes to gender roles and Christianity. Explore the paradox of power in relationship from a woman's perspective and from the Garden of Eden."
Date: September 20, 2011
Creator: Lowry, Rhonda
System: The Portal to Texas History
Stop Preaching and Start Slamming - A Desperate Cry for Change in our Churches transcript

Stop Preaching and Start Slamming - A Desperate Cry for Change in our Churches

Lecture given Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "The lack of church relevance is evident as preachers stare at audiences of apathetic pew dwellers enduring safe sermons. Come hear why glitzy building and worship renovations will not reach this generation. Learn how slam poetry can inspire action on social issues."
Date: September 20, 2011
Creator: Moore, Steven & Huis, Michael "Fish" Van
System: The Portal to Texas History
Living the Questions transcript

Living the Questions

Lecture given Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 3:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Faith is not about being right; it's about being in a relationship. Sometimes having all the right answers is less important than asking good questions. Book signing follows in the Moody concourse."
Date: September 20, 2011
Creator: Evans, Rachel Held
System: The Portal to Texas History
There's No One Like Jehovah - How Odd of God to Choose the Jews transcript

There's No One Like Jehovah - How Odd of God to Choose the Jews

Lecture given Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "God expresses love for all nations by choosing a people to bless all the earth. These sessions explore God's concern for all people, the role of God's chosen people for all nations, and God's desire to heal and redeem all people."
Date: September 20, 2011
Creator: Willis, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
Deaf Ministry Classes - Spiritual Development of Deaf Christians transcript

Deaf Ministry Classes - Spiritual Development of Deaf Christians

Lecture given Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 9:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Special topics and methods for enhancing general Bible knowledge for the Deaf. Special emphasis on the Old Testament."
Date: September 20, 2011
Creator: Prince, Larry
System: The Portal to Texas History
Paul and Timothy - Paul and Timothy in 2 Timothy transcript

Paul and Timothy - Paul and Timothy in 2 Timothy

Lecture given Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Paul and Timothy are role models for deep Christian relationships. They can become role models for Christian prayer life."
Date: September 20, 2011
Creator: Fair, Ian A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Church of Irresistible Influence - Bridge-Building Stories to Help Reach Your Communiy transcript

The Church of Irresistible Influence - Bridge-Building Stories to Help Reach Your Communiy

Lecture given Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Many church planters are forming faith communities different from traditional churches, yet bring people to God and transform lives. Hear three church planters describe their experience of identifying strengths from their heritage and hindrances to reaching outsiders."
Date: September 20, 2011
Creator: Willis, Mark; Monroy, Hugo & Greene, Kenneth
System: The Portal to Texas History
Talking Back to God - Discovering Help transcript

Talking Back to God - Discovering Help

Lecture given Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Learn how to pour out your heart to God through the Psalms. Powerful yet practical benefits can come through reading, singing, praying and memorizing the Psalms."
Date: September 20, 2011
Creator: Anderson, Lynn
System: The Portal to Texas History
Unclean: The Psychology of Missional Failure, Part 2 transcript

Unclean: The Psychology of Missional Failure, Part 2

Lecture given Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Why do churches struggle to follow Jesus as he breaks bread with 'tax collectors and sinners?' One answer highlights the psychological tensions between 'purity' and 'hospitality.' Come hear Beck discuss his recent book on the psychology of missional failure."
Date: September 20, 2011
Creator: Beck, Richard
System: The Portal to Texas History
Bad News transcript

Bad News

Lecture given Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Explore the reasons young adults are leaving organized Christian faith. Discover the new opportunities presented to local church leaders."
Date: September 20, 2011
Creator: Graves, Josh
System: The Portal to Texas History
Opening Roads in Communist Cuba - A Church Planting Movement Fueled by Prayer transcript

Opening Roads in Communist Cuba - A Church Planting Movement Fueled by Prayer

Lecture given Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Since 2006, the Versalles Church of Christ in Matanzas, Cuba, has planted 16 congregations in their province. They average more than 180 baptisms per year. Hear the story of how prayer has opened roads that human effort never could."
Date: September 20, 2011
Creator: Fernandez, Tony & Archer, Tim
System: The Portal to Texas History
Can You Hear Me Now? - Discerning God's Will for Me transcript

Can You Hear Me Now? - Discerning God's Will for Me

Lecture given Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 9:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Does God have a personal plan for me? If so, how do I discern it? If not, how should I then live? Come examine the role the Spirit, scripture and culture play in discerning God's will today."
Date: September 20, 2011
Creator: Green, Gary
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cross Shaped Lives transcript

Cross Shaped Lives

Lecture given Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 1:30 PM at Abilene Christian University: "The cross is not just a historical event but a story we live. The cross is not just about saving us but guides us in life. Explore how everything in our lives can be cruciform (shaped by the cross)."
Date: September 20, 2011
Creator: Harris, Randy
System: The Portal to Texas History
Coffee House - A Year of Biblical Womanhood transcript

Coffee House - A Year of Biblical Womanhood

Lecture given Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 8:30 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Rachel's second book, to be released in 2012, is an experimental memoir that creatively investigates the concept of "biblical womanhood." Rachel describes her yearlong effort to live the Bible's commands for women as literally as possible."
Date: September 20, 2011
Creator: Evans, Rachel Held
System: The Portal to Texas History
Dark Night of the Soul or Burnout - Ministering to Others in Their Dark Night transcript

Dark Night of the Soul or Burnout - Ministering to Others in Their Dark Night

Lecture given Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 9:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Since St. John of the Cross, the phrase 'dark night of the soul' is used for everything from a bad hair day to clinical depression. These classes examine some theories about experience of 'the dark night' and apply them for practical ministry."
Date: September 20, 2011
Creator: Halstead, Jackie
System: The Portal to Texas History
Can I Ever Do or Be Enough - Overcoming Expectations of Perfection transcript

Can I Ever Do or Be Enough - Overcoming Expectations of Perfection

Lecture given Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Expectations of perfection suffocate friendships, marriages and our sense of self. Let go of what others think, learn self-compassion, and connect with others authentically. Learn to create an atmosphere that welcomes vulnerability, compassion and connection."
Date: September 20, 2011
Creator: Christian, Jennifer
System: The Portal to Texas History
Lost Recordings of W. Carl Ketcherside - The Man, The Plea, the Legacy transcript

Lost Recordings of W. Carl Ketcherside - The Man, The Plea, the Legacy

Lecture given Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Based on recently-discovered recordings – excerpts of which will be played during the class – a panel composed of his two children, and his colleague and church historian Dr. Leroy Garrett will discuss the impact of the life and ideas of one of our movement's most controversial yet influential personalities."
Date: September 20, 2011
Creator: Garrett, Leroy; Ketcherside, Jerry & Burton, Sue
System: The Portal to Texas History
Worship for a New Generation - Great Music, Great Worship transcript

Worship for a New Generation - Great Music, Great Worship

Lecture given Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Take a church from good worship to great worship! Inspire singers to become uninhibited worshipers and lead others in worship. Educate churches to go from half-hearted singing to becoming lost in praise and worship."
Date: September 20, 2011
Creator: Bledsoe, Darrell
System: The Portal to Texas History
An Overlooked Model - Worship in Matthew's Church transcript

An Overlooked Model - Worship in Matthew's Church

Lecture given Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 9:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "We often use the first century as a model for church life today. Discover an overlooked model from Matthew's Gospel for how his immediate audience worshipped and how church leaders should behave by letting children lead."
Date: September 20, 2011
Creator: Harrison, John
System: The Portal to Texas History