Lecture given Monday, February 21, 2005, 7:00 PM at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "This class explores the challenges of living with the tension of law, gospel and faith. From this vantage point we will examine the attractive substitutions for authentic Christianity."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "This class will focus on Biblical keys to keep families together in faith, fellowship and friendship. This class will aid each person in building healthier and stronger relationships through wisdom, understanding and knowledge related to God's design for the family."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Remember the three R's of grade school; reading, 'riting and 'rithmetic? They were foundational to learning in school. Are there similar foundational disciplines for the Christian walk? Come find out as we explore Bible study, journaling and prayer."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "You are always encouraging your weekly Bible study to "invite their 'un-churched' friends!" One of them has, and now a real live non-Christian sits in the circle for the first time. What do you do? What will you do!?"

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Colossians 1:15-20 is important for understanding Jesus as God's agent of creation and as the agent of salvation. The passage, an early hymn, reshapes philosophical and Biblical ideas to provide a description of God's Son that reassures us about salvation and transforms our religion."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "One of the on-going tensions of the Christian life is how to relate to the world cultures in which we live. This is not only true of the irreligion the world presents, but of the religious views it offers. Colossians also wrestles with this problem."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "In these sessions Fate Hagood and Metropolitan Praise Team will focus in word and song on God's principles for Christian growth and success in life. Come and experience the Jesus' parable of the seed and the sower in powerful, life-changing ways."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Hospitality is more than being friendly at church or eating out with friends. It is intentionally making room for others. What does it mean to make hospitality a missional initiative for your church?"

Lecture given Tuesday, February 22, 2005, 6:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "A new feature at this year's Lectureship is a breakfast series hosted by local churches to encourage professionals to view their work as ministry."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "In a world driven by fear and terror, the gospel of a resurrected Lord is no unrealistic, irrelevant pie-in-the-sky, but the only hope of the world, or so the theologians say. But do worship, baptism and communion really have anything to say to a world gone mad with vengeance, nationalism and greed?"

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "The journey to spiritual maturiey is at the heart of the Colossian epistle. The churches of Colossae were reaching in some dangerous directions for spiritual fulfillment. Paul's warning to them is appropriate for those in our day as well as his."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "One of the on-going tensions of the Christian life is how to relate to the world cultures in which we live. This is not only true of the irreligion the world presents, but of the religious views it offers. Colossians also wrestles with this problem."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Are things really "getting better all the time?" How do new technologies affect our future? Is it possible to dream of a near-perfect human future, and what might this mean for Christians?"

Lecture given Monday, February 21, 2005, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Jonah is much more than a big fish story. This minor prophetic book contains lessons about 'saying no to God,' 'sin's ripple effect,' 'the God of second chances' and more. Be swallowed up in the excitement of Jonah's adventure."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "There is no mysterious secret to the work of the Holy Spirit, so stop looking for secret methods for engaging the Holy Siprit and start depending on the divine power."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "How are those new "praise songs" composed? Why are they sung in specific ways? How are they best taught? This class examines and explains the new songs and their congregational use."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Last year's Lectureship featured historic conversations between members of the International Churches of Christ and "mainline" churches.What has happened since then? Six ministers will discuss their experiences from the past year and their hopes for the future."

Lecture given Tuesday, February 22, 2005, 11:00 AM at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: ""Evangelism" and "conversion" need a facelift. Through poor use and practice, these words have lost their power in our preaching and praying. Come and discover again these important and powerful words."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "The nature of the church is defined by its submission to the rule of God in Christ (not to the Evil One), its relationship to Christ (the source of its life) and its manner of life (renewed in God's likeness)."

Lecture given Tuesday, February 22, 2005, 7:00 PM at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Doctrine often gets a bad rap among church-goers (and cometimes for good reason). But some doctrines can make all the difference in how the church views God and His world."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Too often the saints who sacrificed to take the gospel to African-Americans and to build churches across the nation remain unknown to many. This class tells some of the stories of these great people of God."