Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Women are planting seeds of hope where many times the world is at odds against you. We work to transform lives from the core of broken dreams as we build ones capacity to esteem."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 1:30 PM at Abilene Christian University: "God's salvation is more than saving the soul; it's remaking the whole of creation, and God's rescuer is also a recruitment to join him in his world-renovating work. Come explore what it means to become co-laborers in God's renovation."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Along with the amazing grace by which we are saved stands an amazing grace for which we are saved; to embody God's life on our planet. Join this vibrant conversation with new church planters who are witnessing the life-transforming impact of this calling firsthand."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "It's hard to see the Light during the dormant season of life. This class will explore how God works in every season of our lives, even when we are seemingly "sleepwalking.""

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 9:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This class explores the hostile atmosphere foreigners face, and how suffering is the fire that refines our faith like gold. Our relationship with God is the most important thing in life. Learn how we may bring God glory through our refining."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Missional leaders nurture intimate, Christ-filled environments, not by replicating programs but through personal relationships focused on mission. These churches have the potential to spread like a virus. What energizes these movements? What do they look like? How do they minister?"

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Leaders will discuss the Stone-Campbell dialogue, how it got started, why it is meaningful to them, and how others can join the ongoing conversation."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Harmony Outreach ministers to Chinese orphans abandoned because they were born with special needs. Our goal is to transform their lives of hopeless abandonment into something new through three steps to hope (foster care, surgery, and adoption)."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Most people spend their waking hours working. Is work a curse or a blessing? Come consider work through Bible studies, preaching and other experiences. This class draws from Genesis and contemporary film and literature to stimulate reflection."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Come hear the unique story of one young church plant as they join God in unexpected places."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 9:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The cynic demands we see the world as it is. The idealist says we work for the world that should be. Christianity says we are agents of new creation - implementing and anticipating what the world will be."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This class involves several young prophetic voices that contributed to the First Quarter 2010 issue of Leaven Magazine. We seek to identify and discuss the major problems in churches of Christ today that require courageous prophetic leadership."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Elder selection is a time of spiritual discernment and not about choosing respected people to attack in the name of "spiritual" objections. Often overlooked is how to help new elders transition into an existing eldership. This class explores the process of building a unified leadership."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 9:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Too often, the gospel is viewed by Christians and non-Christians alike as something that enforces, rather than challenges, the status quo. Come hear stories of a church plant that believes the gospel was meant to make us weird."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 3:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Some of our Biblical ancestors - Abram, Jacob, Moses, Esther, Mary - experienced God's darkness in ways that led to new life. In our own experience of darkness and despair, can we discern God's promise to be with us always?"

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Missional church planters partner with God primarily to gather people and develop leaders. What does it look like to gather people who aren't interested in church? Explore what it looks like to develop such people into leaders who catalyze church-planting movements."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Faith communities can avoid conflict over competing perspectives and strategies in a constantly changing context. Learn how behavioral covenants can empower communities to find consensus and respond consistently, while still accessing the unique perspectives and gifts of individuals."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This two-part class introduces the life and ideas of Scottish novelist, preacher and poet, George MacDonald (1824-1905). Part 1 offers a pictorial biography on Fink's book, "George MacDonald: Images of His World.""

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "One of Jesus' greatest desires for his church is unity. By looking closely at our worship arguments, we may be able to achieve this goal and find other blessings."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 9:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Ministering to at-risk youth and disadvantaged single-parent families is both challenging and rewarding. The spiritual mountains are unbelievably high, but the valleys seem to fall just as low. Learn how to better evangelize and disciple "the least of these," as well as how to keep hopes and dreams in the forefront of your ministry."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Explore some guilt-producing misconceptions about aging parents considered in light of the Bible. This class makes suggestions about: communication, what aging parents want, promises to avoid, and why aging parents can seem mean-spirited."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Come hear a mother share her story in the darkness of losing her daughter, Jenny Bizaillion. Listen as she explores life, scripture and experience and applies them to the struggle of depression and to seeking God in the darkness."