Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 3:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Historically, we have understood the gospel to be about personal salvation rather than about a new community founded on justice and mercy. Come and explore what it means to be the new community."

Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "The message Micah brings is not what god wants from us, but rather who He wants us to be: everyday Christians who demand social justice for a hurting world."

Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 11:00 AM at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "In the Missional church, worship is mission. This workshop will explore how worship enacts a vision of God's ultimate purposes for all of creation. Practical guidance will be given for various aspects of the church's worship."

Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "In the Missional church, worship is mission. This workshop will explore how worship enacts a vision of God's ultimate purposes for all of creation. Practical guidance will be given for various aspects of the church's worship."

Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Some of the most powerful language in Scripture and least used in contemporary preaching is found in the prophets. These classes will look at the message of the eight-century prophets and offer suggestions for preaching various texts."

Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Many parents of children with disabilities have experienced unintended, subtle, or even open rejection of their children by churches. This session will explore issues and strategies for churches seeking to welcome all children in the name of Jesus."

Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 3:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "This session will give examples of various iron-melting cupolas, describe the melting process and compare the fire within the furnace to the fire of the spirit within us as Christians. Just as Micah urged for the positive use of tools that were once destructive, we also can be tools for God to work in us."

Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "While our world clamors for perfection, it needs authenticity. What does authenticity look like? Feel like? What's the goal of this authenticity? That we might be His hand extended to those drowning in the reality of life."

Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "To those who mask (or ignore) injustice with comfortable lives and comfortable religion, Isaiah of Jerusalem announces the judgment of God. To the oppressed who remain unseen and unheard, he offers a vision of God's restorative justice."

Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "The first missionary to become head of state, Sir Garfield Todd, suffered ridicule, detention and imprisonment as he fought for full democracy for all Africans. Hear the remarkable story of one of the most heroic figures of the Restoration Movement."

Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "In the past few years, several new programs have emerged encouraging professionals to understand their work as Christian vocation. This session will bring together business professionals, congregational ministers, and theologians to discuss both the merits and potential directions for encouraging marketplace faith."

Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "In the past few years, several new programs have emerged encouraging professionals to understand their work as Christian vocation. This session will bring together business professionals, congregational ministers, and theologians to discuss both the merits and potential directions for encouraging marketplace faith."

Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "A panel of writers from the new book for elders, Good Shepherds, will offer summaries of their chapters on topics including Paul's pastoral theology, leading a church of highly diverse people, ministering to those who are ill or grieving, caring for a congregation traumatized by sexual abuse, and leading a church to become a community of virtue."

Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "A panel of writers from the new book for elders, Good Shepherds, will offer summaries of their chapters on topics including Paul's pastoral theology, leading a church of highly diverse people, ministering to those who are ill or grieving, caring for a congregation traumatized by sexual abuse, and leading a church to become a community of virtue."

Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Come on a virtual pilgrimage around the Sea of Galilee and from the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem to the place of Jesus' resurrection. We will read Scripture and see the places where Jesus walked as we explore the spiritual discipline of daily pilgrimage."

Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Sabbath is a practice of mindfulness. As our frantic culture races against time, people often become obstacles to be hurdled. In response, we embrace God's rhythm of time, offering compassion to those who come our way."

Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "How can leaders deal with church conflict? This class provides a framework for the vital nature of reconciliation, practical steps your church can take and resources available to help."

Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This series of three lectures will cover material from an important new book on the life of Alexander Campbell. They will trace his family heritage, home life in Ahorey, and his college days at the University of Glasgow and his early days in America, including the founding of Brush Run and his early debates on baptism."

Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "According to the U. S. Justice Department, our inner cities have become killing zones with no solution in sight. The inner-city family unit is on life support and government programs have proven impotent in turning things around. Come and hear God's final solution to the inner-city tragedy."

Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Micah 6 makes it clear what the Lord requires from his people: doing justice, loving mercy and walking humbly. Ken Greene and members from Metro Church of Christ will share their recent journey in doing justice."

Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Walking humbly before God often requires walking humbly with others. Cross-cultural missions provides numerous opportunities to practice humility. The humility expressed in incarnation missions begins as team relationships develop and continues through the life of planting churches."

Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Structural and pervasive injustice throughout the world is often overwhelming for American Christians to face. The force of such evil sometimes causes us to shrink back from any hope of effective action on our part. In this symposium, Christians who have become involved in the fight against the injustice of child sex trafficking in Asia, bonded servitude of children in India and Africa, and the orphaned street children in Africa present the possibilities they have experienced."

Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Pursuing humility presents unique challenges for those who want to make progress in the life of God. Still, fellow travelers, both ancient and contemporary, have helped us see the path to humility more."