Lecture given Monday, February 21, 2000, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "If we can plant growing churches in Latin America, why not get local Spanish evangelistic efforts off and running?"

Lecture given Monday, February 21, 2000, 11:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "If we can plant growing churches in Latin America, why not get local Spanish evangelistic efforts off and running?"

Lecture given Tuesday, February 19, 2002, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "A careful reading of 1 Corinthians reveals Paul's prescription for a church that had spirituality all wrong. We will see that being spiritual has little to do with knowledge and self, and everything to do with community."

Lecture given Monday, February 21, 2000, 3:30 PM at Abilene Christian University: "If we can plant growing churches in Latin America, why not get local Spanish evangelistic efforts off and running?"

Lecture given Monday, September 18, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In the kingdom of God, big things come from small beginnings. Learn how a single church has embraced a vision that is impacting a continent. Explore next steps that will allow your congregation to have a similar project."

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Does the Bible really teach that Christianity is self-denying? Experiencing Christianity as restrictive can drain our souls and weaken spiritual life. There is a better way. Why not indulge in the pleasures of God and enjoy Him forever?"

Lecture given Wednesday, February 22, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "How can today's families live out Paul's instruction for marriage and parenting in a postmodern world? This class will examine healthy habits for families in light of both the witness of Scripture and current theories."

Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "How can today's families live out Paul's instruction for marriage and parenting in a postmodern world? This class will examine healthy habits for families in light of both the witness of Scripture and current theories."

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Isaiah's charge in Isaiah 6 concerns preaching (until no one can bear to hear another thing, until no one will hear another thing, until there is no hope, until the hearts of the people are so hard they will never turn). However, with the heart of a lover, God sent Isaiah because 'if they did hear,' they 'might' turn. And if they turned, He 'would forgive.'"

Lecture given Tuesday, September 19, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "In many ways, attitudes toward race have changed substantially over the last 40 years. Still, while overt racism is less acceptable, more subtle and unspoken forms of racism still persist. How do we move beneath the surface in matters of race so that God's peace might be reflected in how we treat one another? J. C. Thomas will begin our time together with unforgettable monologues on white apathy and black rage. A panel will respond to the presentations and bring others into the conversation. Finally, a group of ACU faculty and staff will talk about their journey over the past two years to understand one another better."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 19, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "In many ways, attitudes toward race have changed substantially over the last 40 years. Still, while overt racism is less acceptable, more subtle and unspoken forms of racism still persist. How do we move beneath the surface in matters of race so that God's peace might be reflected in how we treat one another? J. C. Thomas will begin our time together with unforgettable monologues on white apathy and black rage. A panel will respond to the presentations and bring others into the conversation. Finally, a group of ACU faculty and staff will talk about their journey over the past two years to understand one another better."

Lecture given Monday, September 21, 2009, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Grace affects how we live and how we interact with our fellow Christians and our communities. It is the lens through which we view salvation, unity, outreach and cooperation. This class explores implications of living a life conditioned by grace."

Lecture given Monday, September 21, 2009, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "This class explores the unfolding concept of children's spirituality, examining definitions, biblical and theological foundations and current research. It briefly overviews 10 key ways to cultivate children's spiritual development, but focuses principally on three re-orienting and profound approaches for parents and churches to consider."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "This class explores the unfolding concept of children's spirituality, examining definitions, biblical and theological foundations and current research. It briefly overviews 10 key ways to cultivate children's spiritual development, but focuses principally on three re-orienting and profound approaches for parents and churches to consider."

Lecture given Monday, September 18, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Five women invite you to join in their weekly discussion of life's most challenging and intriguing moments as Christian wives, mothers, sisters and daughters. Come for a time of reflection, renewal, laughter and sharing of life's daily challenges over a cup of Joe at the local coffee house."

Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Spirituality is more than a private affair; God lives with a people who share a common spiritual life. come to this "how-to" class on how a congregation can conduct a concentrated week of spiritual renewal."

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "With the release of a new, expanded edition of 'The Cruciform Church: Becoming a Cross-Shaped People in a Secular World' (1990, 2004), the author examines challenges of being a cross-shaped people today. Do churches truly receive the sinful and broken with the love of Jesus? Can the practice of baptism be strengthened and renewed? Does today's interest in 'spirituality' lead to the formation of disciples?"

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "With the release of a new, expanded edition of 'The Cruciform Church: Becoming a Cross-Shaped People in a Secular World' (1990, 2004), the author examines challenges of being a cross-shaped people today. Do churches truly receive the sinful and broken with the love of Jesus? Can the practice of baptism be strengthened and renewed? Does today's' interest in 'spirituality' lead to the formation of disciples?"

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "With the release of a new, expanded edition of 'The Cruciform Church: Becoming a Cross-Shaped People in a Secular World' (1990, 2004), the author examines challenges of being a cross-shaped people today. Do churches truly receive the sinful and broken with the love of Jesus? Can the practice of baptism be strengthened and renewed? Does today's interest in 'spirituality' lead to the formation of disciples?"

Lecture given Wednesday, June 25, 2003 at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Wednesday, June 25, 2003 at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Wednesday, June 25, 2003 at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Monday, February 18, 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 Tuesday, February 19, 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."