Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In a world filled with uneasiness and insecurity, assurance of God is one of the greatest needs in the believer's life. Assurance in God provides an anchor of confidence and hope in the midst of pain and sorrow."

Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "It is one thing to know about God. It is quite another to really know Him. From Jeremiah 4 and 9 we will learn some things that will help us guard against just knowing about God, and challenge us to truly know him."

Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Racial discrimination remains a significant social and spiritual problem. This series of classes interweaves the stories of four families, racism, resilience, faith and how the Church should be an agent of change."

Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This class brings a textual study of Ephesians, paying particular attention to the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of the church. Paul's vision for the body of Christ, and life lived "in Christ" in first century Ephesians, necessitates rethinking our own calling and cultural context."

Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Often, people who accomplish amazing feats, engage in death-defying acts, or daily live unusual lives are said to be out of their minds. Yet some are idolized, some institutionalized, and other ostracized. Is it OK to live "out of your mind?""

Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "The Christian Calendar is a powerful tool for sharing the story of Jesus and forming a Christian worldview in the hearts and minds of children, youth, seekers and mature Christians. This class will give an overview of the Christian Calendar and give guidance and resources to help you begin."

Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "How can we identify and cultivate the next generation of ministers? This class offers suggestions for encouraging and equipping young ministers to deal with the day-to-day realities of service."

Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "How can the past help us live in the present? Renovaré is a ministry committed to helping Christians answer this question. Come learn how Renovaré is transforming discipleship in local congregations."

Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "When Jesus said, "Let the little children come to Me," He wasn't just inviting them to Sunday school; He was affirming their place in His Kingdom, His church. Growing a new generation of faith-filled Christians requires a commitment to rich communal practices that enable children to learn the language of faith, participate in the life of God's people and receive their lives as a celebration of the believing community."

Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Is God really with us in any way that matters when we can't see any miracles in life? Is God with us in times of tragedy? Since miracles have always been rather rare, even in biblical times, how does God act in our world when axe heads don't float, the blind stay blind, and the lame still need wheelchairs? By looking at the lives of Ruth and Esther we will see God's sovereignty working behind the scenes from the peasant's shack to the palace suite and find parallels in contemporary life."

Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Everyone, sooner or later, is confronted by loss. Could loss be a condition where God meets us in surprising ways? This class offers a biblical, theological and pastoral examination of grief and loss."

Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Today "church" is often seen as irrelevant. How can we together, as the body of Christ, engage the culture with the incredibly relevant good new story? This class will emphasize articulating the story rather than outlining steps; understanding a process rather than planning an event; trusting God rather than trusting our own efforts."

Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "A brief look at the people, beliefs and forces that have shaped Churches of Christ. A discussion of who we should be in light of this history."

Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Across North America, people in our communities are on a spiritual quest. Most of these people, however, will not end their search with us...unless we change. In this class, discover some ways to make those changes without compromising our faith."

Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "September 11. This is the day our world changed. While people around the globe were affected by the acts of terror that day, none were more impacted than the citizens of New York City. Hear stories of ministry from the perspective of "ground zero" - stories from the Manhattan Church of Christ."

Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Dr. William Paulsell of Lexington, KY, is author of "Disciples at Prayer" and one of the leading scholars of spirituality in the Stone-Campbell Movement. In three fascinating lectures, Paulsell will examine the roots and development of what we have thought it means to be spiritual in a movement that has often been primarily identified by its rationality."

Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 11:00 AM at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Elder, freelance writer and former missionary Charlie Walton shares his personal quest for deeper communication with God. His unique view of the rist involved in honest prayer has never failed to spark reflection and may change the way you talk with and listen to God."

Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "These classes will explore the biblical passages that reveal the mystery of God and/or spiritual paths to knowing that mysterious God. Old Testament passages and Old Testament spirituality will be emphasized, but New Testament material also will be included."

Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "The point of spirituality is relationship with God. Knowing God relationally requires that we listen for His word and live within it. Join us as we search together for a God-oriented life."

Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "These presentations claim that the wrath of God is another face of His holy love dealing with humanity's sin. It embraces humanity as a whole and shows itself as the suffering we see in the world. The wrath not only speaks of the sinfulness of our sin; it proclaims God's steadfast refusal to let us sink without trace. And since His loving wrath is so pervasive and relentless, it implies a glorious end that will "justify the means.""

Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Unchurched people are nine times more likely to come to a new church rather than an established one. Starting a new church requires a well-conceived philosophy. Come hear one church's experience to bring these principles to life in fulfilling the ministry of God."

Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "How can we hope to "Recover Spirituality" without recovering a rubust doctrine of the indwelling Holy Spirit? Is spirituality anything other than life in the Spirit of God? This life in the Spirit begins at baptism - spirituality's defining moment. Rediscover the Spirit's grace working in your life."

Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Early classical theologians commonly described the spiritual life in the terms of the "threefold way," a journey both satisfying and stimulating one's hunger for God. This class will consider Old Testament texts that illuminate these three movements and how they might nourish the spiritual cravings of Christians today."