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: "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: "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: "Because of its initial and lasting emotional impact, it is easy to overlook music's ability to nuture and sustain our spiritual lives. This discussion will offer ways to think about music as it relates to the formation of Christian character."

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: "When is a person ready for baptism? When do they know enough? When they feel sufficiently guilty? Do children of the church come to baptism any differently than people from the outside? Embracing a dynamic picture of salvation can help set the agenda for pre-baptismal instruction"

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Exploring spiritual and missionaul transformation, these sessions remind church leaders of the essential nature of their task. Spiritual and missional transformation requires chruch leaders to invest time, energy and resources in living out the two great commandments: loving God and loving humanity."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Is the healing ministry of Jesus still available to the church today? What should believers be taught to believe regarding God's purposes for their bodies? This class will raise some eyebrows and some expectations."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Is the healing ministry of Jesus still available to the church today? What should believers be taught to believe regarding God's purposes for their bodies? This class will raise some eyebrows and some expectations."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Is the healing ministry of Jesus still available to the church today? What should believers be taught to believe regarding God's purposes for their bodies? This class will raise some eyebrows and some expectations."

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: "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: "This class will focus on Biblical keys to keep families together in faith, fellowship and friendship. This class will aid each person in building healthier and stronger relationships through wisdom, understanding and knowledge related to God's design for the family."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "This class will focus on Biblical keys to keep families together in faith, fellowship and friendship. This class will aid each person in building healthier and stronger relationships through wisdom, understanding and knowledge related to God's design for the family."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "The need for racial reconcillation has increasingly risen to the level of pressing concern among church members. As with any issue of concern, the real test comes in moving from rhetoric to action. This forum will feature ministers who serve congregations of racial and ethinic diversity. What accounts for their diversity? What challenges do they face? What can we learn from their experiences?"

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "The need for racial reconcillation has increasingly risen to the level of pressing concern among church members. As with any issue of concern, the real test comes in moving from rhetoric to action. This forum will feature ministers who serve congregations of racial and ethnic diversity. What accounts for their diversity? What challenges do they face? What can we learn form their experiences?"

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "The need for racial reconcillation has increasingly risen to the level of pressing concern among church members. As with any issue of concern, the real test comes in moving from rhetoric to action. This forum will feature ministers who serve congregations of racial and ethnic diversity. What accounts for their diversity? What challenges do they face? What can we learn from their experiences?"

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: "Hear one church's story of revitalization through a variety of worship experiences, including corporate assemblies, small groups, and leadership meetings. Learn practically how the presence of God can become real in your worship."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "This class will explore the tensions Christians experience as participants in the arts, affirming the role of believers in the creative enterprise."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Class will present key principles of effective leadership. Additionally, it will intoduce an area that is rarely discussed (effective fellowship), and will discuuss those in our congregations who can be obstacles to progress."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "We live in a culture of crowds and, consequently, "crowded loneliness." All too often, our churches become a reflection of our culture in this regard among others. Being created in God's image means we were created to live in the context of community and not just a crowd. When Biblical community emerges in the midst of a crowd, explosive things can happen."

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: "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."