Lecture given Monday, September 22, 2008, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "We are God's children, but do we act like it? One mother's experience with adoption reminds us of our true identity in Christ."

Lecture given Monday, September 22, 2008, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "How often does the Christian culture merely resemble a subculture of the current trends in secular America? Perhaps it is not the trends that should alarm believers, but rather the lack of ingenuity displayed within "Christian" creative arts. The artist who professes Christ has a unique calling to originality, relevance and truth."

Lecture given Monday, September 22, 2008, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In the 1960s, campus evangelism was the most exciting and controversial movement among Churches of Christ. Led by Jim Bevis and Rex Vermillion, the short-lived ministry touched more than 40,000 students and some 400 campuses. Campus Evangelism "closed its doors" in 1970. Jim Bevis, co-founder of CE, shares his perspective of what happened."

Lecture given Monday, September 22, 2008, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "History is replete with examples of well-meaning Christians doing more damage than good. Jesus accused Jewish evangelists of making their own converts children of hell (Matthew 23:15). How do we, with the Lord's help, keep from making the same mistake?"

Lecture given Monday, September 22, 2008, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "We are driven by tastes, interests and values. Our Christian activism, or lack thereof, is determined by what we have a taste for, and interest in and what we value. These tastes, interests and values are determined by parental, social and religious environments."

Lecture given Monday, September 22, 2008, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "What constitutes effective leadership? Are charisma, likeability and longevity of church membership sufficient for effective leadership? Effective leadership and effective communication are inseparable. What is said and how it is said are major characteristics of leadership and group progress."

Lecture given Monday, September 22, 2008, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "What does Paul mean when he writes, "if you confess with your mouth that 'Jesus Christ is Lord' and you believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved"? Church history reveals that the blood of the martyrs is the seed for the church's growth. While the history of the Chinese church is one of persecution, it is also a history of vibrant revival, mission movements, and house churches."

Lecture given Monday, September 22, 2008, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Are you ready to move your life from "maintenance" to "mission"? Is your church longing to shift from boredom to battle and from conflict to conquest? In an age filled with bored Christians and conflict-ridden congregations, the book of Joshua gives us a prescription on how to move from maintenance to mission and discover what a "Missional church" is all about."

Lecture given Monday, September 22, 2008, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Underlying Romans is a narrative of God's promise that He will bless all of humankind through the descendants of Abraham. God did right through the obedience of Jesus who calls humankind to the obedience of faith."

Lecture given Monday, September 22, 2008, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "We in the Restoration Movement are unique. We have a model of leadership that involves ministers/evangelists and elders/pastors. We train ministers but unfortunately have not intentionally developed elders for the church in a post-Christian culture. However, elders emerge in an intentional development ministry."

Lecture given Monday, September 22, 2008, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "The church must find its new role in the 21st century. Once considered heralds of justice, the church must rediscover its call to fight for justice. With a world crying out for rescue, the church must once again enter the fight for justice."

Lecture given Monday, September 22, 2008, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This class for ACU graduate and undergraduate ministry students addresses five turnings of theology in a postmodern world. Brian will explore theology, atonement, eschatology, scripture, and God."

Lecture given Monday, September 22, 2008, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This class examines the way that Christians in the United States talk about illegal immigration - one of the most controversial topics in politics today - and how our language reflects attitudes toward some of our society's most marginalized people."

Lecture given Monday, September 22, 2008, 11:00 AM at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Monday, September 22, 2008, 7:00 PM at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Monday, September 22, 2008, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Utilizing experimental methods and hands-on activities, this interactive class emphasizes the importance evangelism and missions in Bible school curriculum to encourage children in their role to practice the Great Commission."

Lecture given Monday, September 22, 2008, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The changing demographics of the aging population, particularly the baby boomer generation create opportunity for ministry. These sessions consider aging from theological and pastoral perspective in responding to these needs."

Lecture given Monday, September 22, 2008, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The U.S. Justice Department, Congress, and the CIA are convinced the war against drugs cannot be won by this nation. But some have been winning the ware for the past 19 years. Learn how the Metropolitan Church of Christ and her ministry, the Metropolitan Fresh Start House, experience the miracle of broken lives made whole through the living Word of God."

Lecture given Monday, September 22, 2008, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Understanding the power of media and how to best use it to communicate God's ultimate story. We'll talk through how God's story influences movies and overall storytelling, and we'll also talk about ideas for how to use media in the 21st century."

Lecture given Monday, September 22, 2008, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "A reflection on the current situation and culture of the Spanish-speaking Churches of Christ in the United States and Latin America. How can we serve each other as brother and sister? How can we enrich each other's lives?"

Lecture given Monday, September 22, 2008, 1:30 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Come discover the amazing power in the ancient wisdom of the world's greatest lover as he gives us a pattern for living in dynamic community."

Lecture given Monday, September 22, 2008, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "This dialog session provides Youth Ministers wand Youth Ministry students an opportunity to interact with Brian McLaren."

Lecture given Monday, September 22, 2008, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Romans does more than oppose grace and law or protect Gentile converts from adopting traditional identity markers of Judaism. Romans is to call the Jesus community in Rome to practice the justice they see in God's work in Christ Jesus."

Lecture given Monday, September 22, 2008, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "People across North America are exploring new/old ways of following Jesus. Sometimes called Emergent, New Monastic, Simple, Virtual or House Church, these expressions of Kingdom life hold exciting possibilities and significant challenges. Join a vibrant discussion with leading practitioner-coaches in this movement."