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Lecture given Wednesday, September 24, 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 Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Explore the impact of leadership on the dynamic of decline and growth in the local congregation."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 24, 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 Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The church's efforts to ameliorate poverty and pursue social justice are often disconnected from its Missional purpose. Do churches struggle to identify the authority to address social problems? We will discuss Missional authority and private troubles."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Make Scripture come alive. Preaching the primary character in a biblical passage (i.e. Paul) has tremendous impact and fosters lasting personal application. Culture and creativity combined with dramatic storytelling and exegesis yield teaching tools for beginners to veterans."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 7:00 PM at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In the "body of Christ," who are the eyes? See and hear how one photographer is trying to use this medium to pursue justice and serve the church"

Lecture given Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Belonging to a group is vital for us and critical to church vitality. But too often, new people are challenged by our churches and our groups. How can we connect effectively?"

Lecture given Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The Christian community is starved for answers to our questions about sexual orientation. In these sessions we will explore a more Christ-centered response to those who experience same-sex attraction - beginning with a better understanding of this struggle. Going beyond the first chapter of Romans, we'll reaffirm the truth that it is God's love that changes all of us. And we'll discover ways to take that life-changing truth to the world that is desperate for His love."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Sam's Place is an orphanage for the deaf in East Kenya initiated by the late Sam McReynolds, ACU professor emeritus of mathematics. This class discusses fund-raising techniques and timelines for soliciting funds for the completion of this orphanage."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 24, 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 Wednesday, September 24, 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 Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Come be challenged and encouraged by stories of ministry among homeless youth from the Dry Bones ministry in Denver, Colorado. Hear how the disturbed have begun to find comfort, the comfortable have been shaken from their comfort and everyone's faith has been forever changed. A new Christianism is alive on the streets of Denver."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 11:00 AM at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "One of the struggles in dealing with issues of race in our churches is we are often left feeling there is nothing we can do. We become hopeless and, not surprisingly, nothing changes. So how can awareness of racial issues become a positive first step toward true racial reconciliation? What can we actually do to begin the process in our lives and churches?"

Lecture given Wednesday, September 24, 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 Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "These classes examine how Paul addresses the competing concepts of identity at work within the Jewish and Gentile Christians in Rome, and asks how Paul's vision of Christian identity applies to us today."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Jesus said "For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks." Is there a connection between what we say and what resides in our hearts? What does God expect us to do with it and how can our "overflow" be pleasing to Him? This class discusses the challenges we face surrendering all we are to the Lordship of Jesus."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "This class discusses some of the greatest challenges facing the church in the 21st century and what it takes to make the greatest impact on our communities and churches."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 24, 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 Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "These lessons explore biblical resources for our pursuit of justice. While justice and love often are played against each other, in the Bible they are complementary features of God's redemptive work. Justice is more than punishment for sin. Justice is commitment to a reality in which all humans have enough power, status and wealth to function as human beings made in God's image."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Families of children with disabilities are often "unwelcomed." Their stories challenge the church to examine the call to hospitality that includes rejoicing, mourning and those of low position. They teach us to be "patient in affliction" as we welcome all in Jesus' name."