Learning from Ministers in Crisis - Essential Relationships for the Long Haul transcript

Learning from Ministers in Crisis - Essential Relationships for the Long Haul

Lecture given Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Learn what you need to make it in the marathon of ministry. From his work with more than 200 battle-weary ministers in crisis, discover what has sidelined and what has sustained ministers for the long haul."
Date: September 21, 2011
Creator: Miller, Kris
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 Monday, September 19, 2011, 9:00 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 19, 2011
Creator: Fernandez, Tony & Archer, Tim
System: The Portal to Texas History
It's God's Work (Not Yours) - Stories of a Modern Monk transcript

It's God's Work (Not Yours) - Stories of a Modern Monk

Lecture given Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Ministry can be exhausting as ministers plan programs and ministries that seem unfulfilling. The Allelon monastic community enters a third year of unexpected ministry."
Date: September 21, 2011
Creator: Love, Josh
System: The Portal to Texas History
Finding Enough - Sabbath Keeping in the 21st Century transcript

Finding Enough - Sabbath Keeping in the 21st Century

Lecture given Monday, September 19, 2011, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Is everyday a whirlwind of activity? Are you so busy working for God that you no longer feel near God? It must be time for Sabbath. Join us as we explore the why and how of contemporary Sabbath keeping."
Date: September 19, 2011
Creator: Agnell, Cynthia
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Future for the Latino Church - Living in the Hyphen transcript

A Future for the Latino Church - Living in the Hyphen

Lecture given Monday, September 19, 2011, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Drawing from case studies of multilingual Hispanic churches that successfully evangelize, equip and empower multiple generations of Latinos for Christ, this class focuses on significant challenges and exciting opportunities facing those engaged in Hispanic ministry in the United States today."
Date: September 19, 2011
Creator: Rodriguez, Daniel
System: The Portal to Texas History
Islands, Feelings, and Cell Phones - A Glimpse of Today's College Student transcript

Islands, Feelings, and Cell Phones - A Glimpse of Today's College Student

Lecture given Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "College ministry is one of today's most important and most challenging outreach ministries. American culture has deeply affected spiritual development. How do students think? What defines them? Hear how one veteran campus minister builds the Christian leaders for tomorrow's church."
Date: September 20, 2011
Creator: Daffern, Monty
System: The Portal to Texas History
Do Christians Count? - Persecution and Prospects in the Middle East transcript

Do Christians Count? - Persecution and Prospects in the Middle East

Lecture given Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Christianity is shrinking in the Middle East. Although Coptic and Lebanese Christians are relatively large, most groups such as the Church of Christ have few adherents. Oppression is forcing the Syrian Orthodox Church to flee Iraq. Explore how recent political protests present opportunities and challenges."
Date: September 21, 2011
Creator: Coates, Neal & Schultz, Brad
System: The Portal to Texas History
We Are All Liberals Now - Right? transcript

We Are All Liberals Now - Right?

Lecture given Wednesday, September 21, 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 21, 2011
Creator: Bennett, Cole & McCracken, Vic
System: The Portal to Texas History
Islands, Feelings, and Cell Phones - Authentic College Ministry in a Post-God World transcript

Islands, Feelings, and Cell Phones - Authentic College Ministry in a Post-God World

Lecture given Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "College ministry is one of today's most important and most challenging outreach ministries. American culture has deeply affected spiritual development. How do students think? What defines them? Hear how one veteran campus minister builds the Christian leaders for tomorrow's church."
Date: September 21, 2011
Creator: Daffern, Monty
System: The Portal to Texas History
If You Really Knew Me - Sharing Your Story transcript

If You Really Knew Me - Sharing Your Story

Lecture given Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 9:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "What is your story? Is it enough to simply experience your story or do you need to share it? The power is in the sharing."
Date: September 20, 2011
Creator: Campbell, Sarah
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 Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 9:00 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 21, 2011
Creator: Garrett, Leroy; Ketcherside, Jerry & Burton, Sue
System: The Portal to Texas History
Can I Ever Do or Be Enough - Getting Past Measuring One Another transcript

Can I Ever Do or Be Enough - Getting Past Measuring One Another

Lecture given Wednesday, September 21, 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 21, 2011
Creator: Christian, Jennifer
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Impact of Gender on University Campuses - From Administrators to Students transcript

The Impact of Gender on University Campuses - From Administrators to Students

Lecture given Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Gender ratios in Christian higher education reveal a male majority. How do perceptions of gender impact leaders and student perception? Hear current research on gender composition and learn the leadership development initiatives of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities."
Date: September 20, 2011
Creator: Barnard, Mimi; Carroll, Laura & Lewis, Susan
System: The Portal to Texas History
Ever Abiding, Ever New - Preaching Alongside Isaiah transcript

Ever Abiding, Ever New - Preaching Alongside Isaiah

Lecture given Monday, September 19, 2011, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Isaiah's carefully shaped message about Yahweh's care for Israel has much to say to preachers. The participants in this panel will discuss the aims, practices and effects of prophetic preaching, with Isaiah as their model."
Date: September 19, 2011
Creator: Hamilton, Mark; Marrs, Rick & Pemberton, Glenn
System: The Portal to Texas History
Helping Families Preserve the Home - Pathways for Family Ministry and Parenty transcript

Helping Families Preserve the Home - Pathways for Family Ministry and Parenty

Lecture given Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "God desires the heart of the family. Come capture essential biblical elements upholding the family as God's original and primary means of producing, equipping and passing on values from generation to generation."
Date: September 20, 2011
Creator: Cary, Susan
System: The Portal to Texas History
Searching for the Soul of Youth Culture - Understanding our Mission to Transform Youth Culture transcript

Searching for the Soul of Youth Culture - Understanding our Mission to Transform Youth Culture

Lecture given Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "A look at post-modern culture and to help the Millenial generation. Explore strategies we can implement in our homes and churches to point our students to Jesus."
Date: September 21, 2011
Creator: Mueller, Walt
System: The Portal to Texas History
Behold the King of Beauty - Isaiah 33 transcript

Behold the King of Beauty - Isaiah 33

Lecture given Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 11:00 AM at Abilene Christian University
Date: September 20, 2011
Creator: Rush, Dusty
System: The Portal to Texas History