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 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, 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 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 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."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "This class seeks to reorient Christians to the original evangelistic purpose Christ laid out in the Great Commission. Let's avoid Satan's temptations to engage in meaningless endeavors, and be fruitful in mission instead."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "God loves the strong, but He'll settle for far less when far less is all that we have. An encouragement for the weak and an appeal to the strong to use their strength as God has called them (Romans 15:1)."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "More than 10 years in the making and with the effort of more than 300 contributors, the "Encyclopedia of the Stone-Campbell Movement" is a landmark in the 200-year history of this religious effort. The general editors tell the story of the book and something of the fascinating insights it provides."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Based on the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, Mission Alive is both a training program for new church planters and a catalyst for planting new churches. Learn about how you and your congregation can be involved."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Culture trains us to see our relationships, our circumstances and ourselves in very secular ways. Secularism then in turn can shape our spirituality. This class will explore techniques from the Psalms to help our spiritual insight."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "In Ephesians 4:1, Paul urges us to "live a life worthy of our calling." This class will explore both our calling as the Body of Christ and its impact on the way we live."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "At the Highland Street Church of Christ in Memphis, Tenn., as few as 60 percent of the worshippers once attended Sunday school. Now more than 80 percent attend. Highland's Sunday school has transformed from a marginal ministry to the primary place for community-building, outreach and spiritual transformation. Hear the story of this revival and learn principles that can be applied to your congregation."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Drawing from his church building experiences in Africa, South America, and the United States, Mike Taliaferro will be sharing some practical steps that ministers can take to help their communities hear the message of Jesus."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "The church has a forgotten population: mentally ill persons and the families who love and care for them. Too often the church's teachings hurt and there is no solace for these families. This class will attempt to break stereotypes and offer help."