[Program: All Shook Up, 2008] (open access)

[Program: All Shook Up, 2008]

Program for a production of All Shook Up at Abilene Christian University performed at the Abilene Civic Center Theatre from October 24th to 26th, 2008. It includes a list of cast and staff, and other information about the play.
Date: 2008
Creator: Abilene Christian College
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Catalog of Abilene Christian University, 2008-2009 (open access)

Catalog of Abilene Christian University, 2008-2009

Undergraduate catalog describes the governance, history, academic programs, course descriptions, and campus life of Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas. Index begins on page 278.
Date: 2008
Creator: Abilene Christian University
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Prickly Pear, Yearbook of Abilene Christian University, 2008 (open access)

Prickly Pear, Yearbook of Abilene Christian University, 2008

Yearbook for Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, professors, and organizations. Index starts on page [245].
Date: 2008
Creator: Abilene Christian University
Object Type: Yearbook
System: The Portal to Texas History
R&R of Ministry and Missions - Rewards and Risks of Being in Ministry and Missions transcript

R&R of Ministry and Missions - Rewards and Risks of Being in Ministry and Missions

Lecture given Monday, September 22, 2008, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "These sessions examine two sides of ministry. First, ministers and missionaries experience joys and dangers. Second, we explore the rewards and stresses minister and missionary care providers experience."
Date: September 22, 2008
Creator: Allison, Steve & Holland, Jeff
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Why Rich Religion Gets It Right transcript

Why Rich Religion Gets It Right

Lecture given Tuesday, September 23, 2008, 1:30 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Most Christians say they reject 'health and wealth' theology. Most Christians seem to want more than anything to be healthy and wealthy. Amos has something to say to most Christians."
Date: September 23, 2008
Creator: Atchley, Rick
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Why Rich Religion Gets It Wrong transcript

Why Rich Religion Gets It Wrong

Lecture given Monday, September 22, 2008, 1:30 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Most Christians say they reject 'health and wealth' theology. Most Christians seem to want more than anything to be healthy and wealthy. Amos has something to say to most Christians."
Date: September 22, 2008
Creator: Atchley, Rick
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Why Rich Religion Gets Its Way transcript

Why Rich Religion Gets Its Way

Lecture given Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 1:30 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Most Christians say they reject 'health and wealth' theology. Most Christians seem to want more than anything to be healthy and wealthy. Amos has something to say to most Christians."
Date: September 24, 2008
Creator: Atchley, Rick
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Would the Apostle Paul Use the Internet? Missions in a Wired World - Be Plugged into All Your Mission Efforts Through Creative Internet Use transcript

Would the Apostle Paul Use the Internet? Missions in a Wired World - Be Plugged into All Your Mission Efforts Through Creative Internet Use

Lecture given Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Would you like to live with continuous contact with your missionaries and their work? Could you stretch your missions budget dollar? Find out how your missions program can expand, become more personal and more immediate."
Date: September 24, 2008
Creator: Austin, Steve
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Would the Apostle Paul Use the Internet? Missions in a Wired World - Exciting Opportunities in Missions Through Videoconferencing transcript

Would the Apostle Paul Use the Internet? Missions in a Wired World - Exciting Opportunities in Missions Through Videoconferencing

Lecture given Tuesday, September 23, 2008, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Would you like to live with continuous contact with your missionaries and their work? Could you stretch your missions budget dollar? Find out how your missions program can expand, become more personal and more immediate."
Date: September 23, 2008
Creator: Austin, Steve
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Campus Evangelism, Campus Revival, and Spiritual Awakening - Mobilizing Campus Ministries for Maximum Impact transcript

Campus Evangelism, Campus Revival, and Spiritual Awakening - Mobilizing Campus Ministries for Maximum Impact

Lecture given Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In the 1960s, campus evangelism was the most exciting and controversial movement among Churches of Christ. Led by Jim Bevis and Rex Vermillion, the short-lived ministry touched more than 40,000 students and some 400 campuses. Campus Evangelism "closed its doors" in 1970. Jim Bevis, co-founder of CE, shares his perspective of what happened."
Date: September 24, 2008
Creator: Bevis, Jim R.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Campus Evangelism, Campus Revival, and Spiritual Awakening - What on Earth is God Doing on the Campus Today? transcript

Campus Evangelism, Campus Revival, and Spiritual Awakening - What on Earth is God Doing on the Campus Today?

Lecture given Tuesday, September 23, 2008, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In the 1960s, campus evangelism was the most exciting and controversial movement among Churches of Christ. Led by Jim Bevis and Rex Vermillion, the short-lived ministry touched more than 40,000 students and some 400 campuses. Campus Evangelism "closed its doors" in 1970. Jim Bevis, co-founder of CE, shares his perspective of what happened."
Date: September 23, 2008
Creator: Bevis, Jim R.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Campus Evangelism, Campus Revival, and Spiritual Awakening - What Went Right? What Went Wrong? transcript

Campus Evangelism, Campus Revival, and Spiritual Awakening - What Went Right? What Went Wrong?

Lecture given Monday, September 22, 2008, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In the 1960s, campus evangelism was the most exciting and controversial movement among Churches of Christ. Led by Jim Bevis and Rex Vermillion, the short-lived ministry touched more than 40,000 students and some 400 campuses. Campus Evangelism "closed its doors" in 1970. Jim Bevis, co-founder of CE, shares his perspective of what happened."
Date: September 22, 2008
Creator: Bevis, Jim R.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
New Hymns, Old Problems - And You Think Music Troubles Are New! transcript

New Hymns, Old Problems - And You Think Music Troubles Are New!

Lecture given Tuesday, September 23, 2008, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Religious music touches on two explosive areas: 1) memories of music learned in our youth and 2) religious change. Throughout the 2,000 years of Christianity, change has always caused problems and music was often at the top of the hit list."
Date: September 23, 2008
Creator: Boyd, Jack
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
New Hymns, Old Problems - Mess with My Hymns? Don't Even Think About It! transcript

New Hymns, Old Problems - Mess with My Hymns? Don't Even Think About It!

Lecture given Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Religious music touches on two explosive areas: 1) memories of music learned in our youth and 2) religious change. Throughout the 2,000 years of Christianity, change has always caused problems and music was often at the top of the hit list."
Date: September 24, 2008
Creator: Boyd, Jack
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Tenacious Hospitality: Welcoming the Unwelcomed - Those Children Just Don't Fit In! Include Them Anyway transcript

Tenacious Hospitality: Welcoming the Unwelcomed - Those Children Just Don't Fit In! Include Them Anyway

Lecture given Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Families of children with disabilities are often "unwelcomed." Their stories challenge the church to examine the call to hospitality that includes rejoicing, mourning and those of low position. They teach us to be "patient in affliction" as we welcome all in Jesus' name."
Date: September 24, 2008
Creator: Breeding, MaLesa & Hood, Dana
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Missional Response to Social Justice and Poverty transcript

A Missional Response to Social Justice and Poverty

Lecture given Monday, September 22, 2008, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The church's efforts to ameliorate poverty and pursue social justice are often disconnected from its Missional purpose. Do churches struggle to identify the authority to address social problems? We will discuss Missional authority and private troubles."
Date: September 22, 2008
Creator: Brice, Tanya & Jordan, Darrell
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Missional Response to Social Justice and Poverty transcript

A Missional Response to Social Justice and Poverty

Lecture given Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The church's efforts to ameliorate poverty and pursue social justice are often disconnected from its Missional purpose. Do churches struggle to identify the authority to address social problems? We will discuss Missional authority and private troubles."
Date: September 24, 2008
Creator: Brice, Tanya & Jordan, Darrell
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Missional Response to Social Justice and Poverty transcript

A Missional Response to Social Justice and Poverty

Lecture given Tuesday, September 23, 2008, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The church's efforts to ameliorate poverty and pursue social justice are often disconnected from its Missional purpose. Do churches struggle to identify the authority to address social problems? We will discuss Missional authority and private troubles."
Date: September 23, 2008
Creator: Brice, Tanya & Jordan, Darrell
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Table Scraps - The Art of Self-Denial transcript

Table Scraps - The Art of Self-Denial

Lecture given Monday, September 22, 2008, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This visual PowerPoint presentation describes the art of iron casting, the soup bowls that will be cast at the casting event, and how donations for these bowls will feed the hungry."
Date: September 22, 2008
Creator: Broderick, Geoffrey
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
One Church's Method for Embracing New Members transcript

One Church's Method for Embracing New Members

Lecture given Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Belonging to a group is vital for us and critical to church vitality. But too often, new people are challenged by our churches and our groups. How can we connect effectively?"
Date: September 24, 2008
Creator: Brown, Doug
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Pulling Together Without Coming Apart: A Panel on Elder-Minister Relationships - Disagreeing Together transcript

Pulling Together Without Coming Apart: A Panel on Elder-Minister Relationships - Disagreeing Together

Lecture given Monday, September 22, 2008, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In a tradition that takes pride in congregational autonomy and volunteer leaders, how do full-time ministers and part-time elders pull together to serve God? This panel of two elders and two ministers from four churches will discuss their real life stories of what does and does not work to develop a leadership relationship in Churches of Christ."
Date: September 22, 2008
Creator: Bryce, Dean; Coco, Malcolm; Sharp, Eddie & Spencer, Jay
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Pulling Together Without Coming Apart: A Panel on Elder-Minister Relationships - Praying Together transcript

Pulling Together Without Coming Apart: A Panel on Elder-Minister Relationships - Praying Together

Lecture given Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In a tradition that takes pride in congregational autonomy and volunteer leaders, how do full-time ministers and part-time elders pull together to serve God? This panel of two elders and two ministers from four churches will discuss their real life stories of what does and does not work to develop a leadership relationship in Churches of Christ."
Date: September 24, 2008
Creator: Bryce, Dean; Coco, Malcolm; Sharp, Eddie & Spencer, Jay
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Pulling Together Without Coming Apart: A Panel on Elder-Minister Relationships - Serving Together with Deacons and Ministry Leaders transcript

Pulling Together Without Coming Apart: A Panel on Elder-Minister Relationships - Serving Together with Deacons and Ministry Leaders

Lecture given Tuesday, September 23, 2008, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In a tradition that takes pride in congregational autonomy and volunteer leaders, how do full-time ministers and part-time elders pull together to serve God? This panel of two elders and two ministers from four churches will discuss their real life stories of what does and does not work to develop a leadership relationship in Churches of Christ."
Date: September 23, 2008
Creator: Bryce, Dean; Coco, Malcolm; Sharp, Eddie & Spencer, Jay
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Christian Digital Entertainment - The Call for Leadership transcript

Christian Digital Entertainment - The Call for Leadership

Lecture given Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "The last 20 years have seen an explosion in digital entertainment on the computer and TV, yet we as Christians have failed to keep pace. This session examines one effort to provide and train the next generation of leaders in the field of digital entertainment. Current ACU students involved in the project contribute to the conversation."
Date: September 24, 2008
Creator: Burton, Brian G.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History