Lecture given Wednesday, February 20, 2002, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "As the modern world recedes, Churches of Christ are finding their distinctive message and theology, which was rooted firmly in that world, less immediately convincing and more obviously deficient in the new cultural era we are entering. But this situation provides an opportunity to reclaim Christian truth that was compromised or even lost under the pressures and temptations of modernity. Three key questions focus this challenge for the church's heritage, life together and present message."

Lecture given Wednesday, February 20, 2002, 3:15 PM at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Wednesday, February 20, 2002, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Everyone has heard about the book of Genesis, but how many of you have ever heard about, much less studied, its sequel? Come and join us as we read the thrilling story of God's new beginnings!"

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In many ways, the events of 9-11 have challenged our perceptions of the world, including our notions of faith and nation. The relationship between church and nation has long been a topic of discussion among those of the Stone-Campbell tradition. Our panelists will help us think about the issue in light of the world we live in today."

Lecture given Wednesday, February 20, 2002, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "What does it mean to be created in the image of God? IN what ways are we called to fulfill this goal? Is it completely a divine reality, merely a human reality, or a cooperative effort with God? The incarnation furnishes powerful answers to these questions and provides a balanced approach to spirituality."

Lecture given Monday, February 20, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In many ways, the themes of John's gospel are unique and compelling. Three theologians read the Gospel of John to see what it has to say about truth, trinity and salvation."

Lecture given Monday, February 20, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Music has long held a mysterious ability to sound shadowy or brilliant, but what are the theological implications of this ability as it relates to sacred music? A panel of theology and music faculty from ACU will discuss this issue by using specific examples of works to be performed by the ACU A Cappella Chorus concert later this evening."

Lecture given Tuesday, February 20, 2001, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Luke's call back to the basics of the church in his era offers some interesting challenges for the church in our era."

Lecture given Tuesday, February 20, 2001, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Luke's call back to the basics of the church in his era offers some interesting challenges for the church in our era."

Lecture given Tuesday, February 20, 2001, 3:30 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Luke's call back to the basics of the church in his era offers some interesting challenges for the church in our era."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Do you feel left behind by the "left behind" movement? It is sometimes hared to sort out all the theories about the end times. This class is a look ahead that might encourage you."

Lecture given Wednesday, February 20, 2002, 7:00 PM at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Monday, February 20, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Our heritage was once known as a unity movement of people who wanted to be Christians only. Somewhere along the way that goal was lost. Can it be recaptured? Two preachers from different streams or our movement think it can, and think the time to say and do so is now."

Lecture given Monday, February 20, 2006, 3:15 PM at Abilene Christian University: "No one would deny the importance placed in Scripture on the unity of Christ's followers. Yet the reality of division is stark. How can churches concerned with fulfilling Christ's prayer for unity actually live within it? A panel of leaders will pursue this important question."

Lecture given Monday, February 20, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "What if we could use some of the pictures of the ministry of Jesus to shape how we view our marriages? Beyond rules and roles, this class hopes that we can see our marriages in the stories of Jesus."

Lecture given Wednesday, February 20, 2002, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Agriculturists and horticulturists often boast of their mystical green thumb, which helps them produce bountiful harvests of fruits, vegetables and flowers. These sessions will explore ways that the Christian can develop a "green thumb" as he or she seeks to fulfill that all-important mandate to grow spiritually."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "William Law describes prayer as an ascent, "the rising of the soul out of the vanity of time into the riches of eternity." This class will explore some practical ways in which prayer might be more than an empty ritual, and become journey into spiritual places of wonder and power."

Lecture given Monday, February 20, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Why are so many of our young people leaving our churches? In this session, three generations of a "CofC" family explore questions like these, and in doing so, explore the dynamics of tradition, commitment, truth, inheritance, love, trust and faith."

Lecture given Monday, February 20, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Congregationally produced drama and film can help make modern Bible applications. "Jennifer's Gift" is an example of a short film designed for today's study of the "Widow's Offering" in Mark 12:41-44. A look at production, lessons and teaching."

Lecture given Wednesday, February 20, 2002, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "The church cultivates believing souls by answering compelling questions, while the artist cultivates seeing souls by raising compelling images. Is there a conflict - an identity - in the believing artist's dual relationship with the Kingdom and the "world?" How can she be true to her work and be true to the community of faith?"

Lecture given Monday, February 20, 2006, 3:15 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Can the church balance her commitment to love a broken world along with her commitment to holy living? In an interdisciplinary conversation, a psychologist, historian, theologian, literature professor, and minister explore how achieving this balance may be more difficult than any of us had imagined."

Lecture given Monday, February 20, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Pilate's question for Jesus echoes through the ages into our day. Is Pilate a pre-modern postmodernist? These classes will discuss the claims about truth in John's Gospel and in our current culture."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This class is designed to show the free agency of grace and how its purpose is to transform the lives of people. Time will also be given to how grace works in the context of the church's culture."

Lecture given Monday, February 20, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The Gospel of John presents the preacher with both unique and exalted themes for preaching. What relationship does the preacher and the sermon have with the "Word that became flesh?""