Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Our hope of the resurrection is founded on God's powerful love demonstrated in the glorious resurrection of Christ. Join us as we explore how this hope illuminates our understanding of our faith and energizes our lives here and now."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Many counter faiths distract the believers - both in ancient Colossae and in our world today. Our Lord far excels any spirits or angels. Paul challenges us "to continue to live our lives in Him.""

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Colossians 1:15-20 is important for understanding Jesus as God's agent of creation and as the agent of salvation. The passage, an early hymn, reshapes philosophical and Biblical ideas to provide a description of God's Son that reassures us about salvation and transforms our religion."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Christians in Colossae wrestled with the challenges of the gospel as much as we do. The grip of idolatry prevails today as it did then. Our idolatry surfaces in our reoponse to terrorism, in our attitudes of entitlement and in our temples."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "How do we transfer the cognitive knowledge we have concerning God to a practical, heartfelt application of that knowledge? How does that provide us with powerful transformational stories to share with others? Come and see."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "How do we transfer the cognitive knowledge we have concerning God to a practical, heartfelt application of that knowledge? How does that provide us with powerful transformational stories to share with others? Come and see."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Doctrine often gets a bad rap among church-goers (and cometimes for good reason). But some doctrines can make all the difference in how the church views God and His world."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Doctrine often gets a bad rap among church-goers (and cometimes for good reason). But some doctrines can make all the difference in how the church views God and His world."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Doctrine often gets a bad rap among church-goers (and cometimes for good reason). But some doctrines can make all the difference in how the church views God and His world."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "This class presents the results of a study reviewing programs and staff assessment in local congregations. Due to the nature of church structures and overlapping roles, congregational assessment is often disjointed or totally non-existent. Come and learn from this extensive study."

Photograph of a main downtown street in Abilene, Texas. The street starts out on the righthand side of the image and runs down into the lefthand side of the background. There is a large sidewalk running along both sides of the street. On the lefthand side of the image, a grassy stretch runs parallel in between the sidewalk and the street. On the righthand side of the street, three large red brick buildings are visible. All of the buildings have flat top roofs and several windows. On the lefthand side of the street,awnings from the buildings are visible, as is a white SUV in the background. Street lights and signs line the sidewalks.

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 Wednesday, February 23, 2005, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "From promiscuity to plastic surgery, our society struggles to find spiritual fulfillment through physical experience. Come discover the importance of developing a theological framework for how we think about our bodies and the spiritual life we live in the flesh."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "In a world driven by fear and terror, the gospel of a resurrected Lord is no unrealistic, irrelevant pie-in-the-sky, but the only hope of the world, or so the theologians say. But do worship, baptism and communion really have anything to say to a world gone mad with vengeance, nationalism and greed?"

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "In a world driven by fear and terror, the gospel of a resurrected Lord is no unrealistic, irrelevant pie-in-the-sky, but the only hope of the world, or so the theologians say. But do worship, baptism and communion really have anything to say to a world gone mad with vengeance, nationalism and greed?"

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "In a world driven by fear and terror, the gospel of a resurrected Lord is no unrealistic, irrelevant pie-in-the-sky, but the only hope of the world, or so the theologians say. But do worship, baptism and communion really have anything to say to a world gone mad with vengeance, nationalism and greed?"

Photograph of a sidewalk at Everman Park, which leads to a fountain. There are trees and plants on either side of the walkway, as well as in the middle of it.

Photograph of a sign for Everman Park, which also plays home to plants. The statue "Childhood's Great Adventure" can be seen in the background, as can a plaque in front of it.

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Since Christ is all-sufficient and all we need for fullness of life, these classes will explore how we become hidden in Christ. Especially important for our discussion will be the death and resurrection we experience with Christ in baptism."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Phrases like "seeker-sensitive," "40 days of purpose," and "base coaches" are part of the latest church growth lingo in this country. The "purpose" models promise church health. Have they succeeded?"

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "The witness of Scripture is consistent from beginning to end: God cares for the poor, and He expects His people to as well. How should the church live in a world where the gap between rich and poor continues to widen?"

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "The witness of Scripture is consistent from beginning to end: God cares for the poor, and He expects His people to as well. How should the church live in a world where the gap between rich and poor continues to widen?"

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "The witness of Scripture is consistent from beginning to end: God cares for the poor, and He expects His people to as well. How should the church live in a world where the gap between rich and poor continues to widen?"

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "This class will describe the process that a local congregation underwent to develop its strategic plan for congregational and spiritual growth using a particular tool known as "concept mapping" to support its strategic planning process. Discussion will include pros and cons and lessons learned."