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Anyone Want to Play Follow the Leader - Being an Elder in Biblical Israel transcript

Anyone Want to Play Follow the Leader - Being an Elder in Biblical Israel

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "New Testament teaching on church elders assumes an Old Testament understanding of city elders. This class will demonstrate typical characteristics and responsibilities of city elders from books such as Micah, and offer advice in cultivating these in the elders of our churches."
Date: September 18, 2007
Creator: Willis, Tim
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Baytown Sun (Baytown, Tex.), Vol. 86, No. 294, Ed. 1 Tuesday, September 18, 2007 (open access)

The Baytown Sun (Baytown, Tex.), Vol. 86, No. 294, Ed. 1 Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Daily newspaper from Baytown, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: September 18, 2007
Creator: Clements, Clifford E.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Beginning Farmers: Additional Steps Needed to Demonstrate the Effectiveness of USDA Assistance (open access)

Beginning Farmers: Additional Steps Needed to Demonstrate the Effectiveness of USDA Assistance

A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs have long supported beginning farmers. USDA generally defines a beginning farmer or rancher as one who has operated a farm or ranch for 10 years or less--without regard for age--and who materially and substantially participates in its operation. USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA) makes and guarantees loans for farmers who cannot obtain commercial credit, including beginning farmers. FSA also reserves funds for beginning farmers within its loan programs. USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) provides higher conservation payments for beginning farmers through two of its conservation programs. GAO reviewed the key steps USDA has taken to help beginning farmers and assessed the department's actions to measure the effectiveness of these steps.."
Date: September 18, 2007
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Boerne Star & Recorder (Boerne, Tex.), Vol. 101, No. 75, Ed. 1 Tuesday, September 18, 2007 (open access)

The Boerne Star & Recorder (Boerne, Tex.), Vol. 101, No. 75, Ed. 1 Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Semiweekly newspaper from Boerne, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: September 18, 2007
Creator: Cartwright, Brian
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Booths set up at UNT Business Fair]

Photograph of booth workers at the UNT Business Fair. There are tables set up with green cloth dividers between them and white and green cloth backdrops behind them. The fair is set up in a ballroom in the University Student Union.
Date: September 18, 2007
Creator: Ha, Khai
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 96, No. 2, Ed. 1, Tuesday, September 18, 2007 (open access)

The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 96, No. 2, Ed. 1, Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: September 18, 2007
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Bredger Thompson and Jeff Arrington during presentation]

Photograph of UNT Police Officers Jeff Arrington and Bredger Thompson during a presentation on campus. The two officers are standing and Thompson is holding an item of drug paraphernalia. Students are seated around them in chairs and on the floor.
Date: September 18, 2007
Creator: Ha, Khai
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Calls of God - How God Calls People to Himself - Part 2 transcript

The Calls of God - How God Calls People to Himself - Part 2

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In Romans 1:16-3:26, Paul explains that God has issued four calls to humanity, four overtures to the human race to draw us to Him so that we might serve His purposes."
Date: September 18, 2007
Creator: Prater, Ronald
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Canada’s WTO Case Against U.S. Agricultural Support: A Brief Overview (open access)

Canada’s WTO Case Against U.S. Agricultural Support: A Brief Overview

This report contains a brief overview of Canada's World Trade Organization (WTO) case against U.S. agricultural support.
Date: September 18, 2007
Creator: Schnepf, Randy
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Christian Leaders Benefits Alliance - Providing Needed Benefits for Christian Servants transcript

Christian Leaders Benefits Alliance - Providing Needed Benefits for Christian Servants

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "A team of experts including congregational leaders, a human resource professional, and a benefits consultant will present the latest efforts to provide nationwide health insurance, retirement plans, and discounts on electricity for churches, ministers and leaders from Christian schools, and non-profit organizations."
Date: September 18, 2007
Creator: Allmon, Suzanne; Holifield, Ron; Mullican, Jon; Siburt, Charles & Wright, James
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Christian Response to Humanitarian Tragedies - Humanitarian Tragedies: What Response is Needed? transcript

The Christian Response to Humanitarian Tragedies - Humanitarian Tragedies: What Response is Needed?

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "With the proliferation of para-church organizations, there is a need for communication and coordination among them so that human and material resources are most effectively utilized. Two questions need to be answered: what is needed, and who should go?"
Date: September 18, 2007
Creator: Allen, Sid
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Clean Up on Aisle 7 - Doing Justice in the Marketplace transcript

Clean Up on Aisle 7 - Doing Justice in the Marketplace

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Compassion for the poor and integrity in the market are two of the Bible's most consistent themes. But how do we live out the gospel in a global economy? This class will introduce and explore these issues and point toward additional resources."
Date: September 18, 2007
Creator: Cowell, Kirk
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Co-Workers in the Lord - What Barriers We Face in Developing Meaningful Partnerships transcript

Co-Workers in the Lord - What Barriers We Face in Developing Meaningful Partnerships

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Often our relationships as men and women serving in the Kingdom is more influenced by the latest gender research rather than on sound biblical theology. This class will examine the biblical message that challenges believers to rethink how we live and work together in numerous contexts."
Date: September 18, 2007
Creator: Reese, Jeanene P.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Combating Nuclear Smuggling: Additional Actions Needed to Ensure Adequate Testing of Next Generation Radiation Detection Equipment (open access)

Combating Nuclear Smuggling: Additional Actions Needed to Ensure Adequate Testing of Next Generation Radiation Detection Equipment

Testimony issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "The Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) is responsible for addressing the threat of nuclear smuggling. Radiation detection portal monitors are key elements in our national defenses against such threats. DHS has sponsored testing to develop new monitors, known as advanced spectroscopic portal (ASP) monitors. In March 2006, GAO recommended that DNDO conduct a cost-benefit analysis to determine whether the new portal monitors were worth the additional cost. In June 2006, DNDO issued its analysis. In October 2006, GAO concluded that DNDO did not provide a sound analytical basis for its decision to purchase and deploy ASP technology and recommended further testing of ASPs. DNDO conducted this ASP testing at the Nevada Test Site (NTS) between February and March 2007. GAO's statement addresses the test methods DNDO used to demonstrate the performance capabilities of the ASPs and whether the NTS test results should be relied upon to make a full-scale production decision."
Date: September 18, 2007
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Conversations on God's Mission to North America - Part 2 transcript

Conversations on God's Mission to North America - Part 2

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Many things familiar are passing away, and new Kingdom communities are emerging in unexpected ways and places. Join us for a series of conversations about how God is reaching the unreached people of North America."
Date: September 18, 2007
Creator: Smith, Kent
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Department of Homeland Security: Progress Report on Implementation of Mission and Management Functions (open access)

Department of Homeland Security: Progress Report on Implementation of Mission and Management Functions

Testimony issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "The Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) recent 4-year anniversary provides an opportunity to reflect on the progress DHS has made. The creation of DHS was one of the largest federal reorganizations in the last several decades, and GAO has reported that it was an enormous management challenge and that the size, complexity, and importance of the effort made the challenge especially daunting and critical to the nation's security. Our prior work on mergers and acquisitions has found that successful transformations of large organizations, even those faced with less strenuous reorganizations than DHS, can take at least 5 to 7 years to achieve. This testimony is based on our August 2007 report evaluating DHS's progress since March 2003. Specifically, it addresses DHS's progress across 14 mission and management areas and key themes that have affected DHS's implementation efforts."
Date: September 18, 2007
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
DOD Civilian Personnel: Medical Policies for Deployed DOD Federal Civilians and Associated Compensation for Those Deployed (open access)

DOD Civilian Personnel: Medical Policies for Deployed DOD Federal Civilians and Associated Compensation for Those Deployed

Testimony issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "As the Department of Defense (DOD) has expanded its involvement in overseas military operations, it has grown increasingly reliant on its federal civilian workforce to support contingency operations. GAO was asked to discuss DOD's (1) force health protection and surveillance policies, (2) medical treatment policies that cover federal civilians while they are deployed to support contingency operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, and (3) differences in special pays and benefits provided to DOD's deployed federal civilian and military personnel. For this statement, GAO primarily drew on its September 2006 report that addressed these objectives. For its report, GAO analyzed over 3,400 deployment-related records at eight component locations for deployed federal civilians and policies related to defense health care, reviewed claims filed under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA); and examined major provisions of special pays and disability and death benefits provided to DOD's deployed federal civilians and military personnel."
Date: September 18, 2007
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Emergent Church of the First Century - Biblical Models for Today's Cultural Engagement transcript

The Emergent Church of the First Century - Biblical Models for Today's Cultural Engagement

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 3:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "After 2000 years of church history, Scripture is difficult without overlaying it with historic baggage. In this class we will attempt to read again in Acts of the Apostles the story of the earliest Christians and their communities of faith, trying to see church as they saw it."
Date: September 18, 2007
Creator: Woodward, Mark
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Evangelism as Conversation - Moving Away From Monologue transcript

Evangelism as Conversation - Moving Away From Monologue

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "We live in an era where evangelism as monologue is becoming increasingly ineffective. What are the implications for considering evangelism as conversation, and how will this create bridges to non-Christians?"
Date: September 18, 2007
Creator: Altrock, Craig
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Exploring Teen Culture - Adventures at the Cutting Edge transcript

Exploring Teen Culture - Adventures at the Cutting Edge

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Teens live on the cutting edge of emergent language, technology and social trends. While it seems intrinsic for young people to adapt with the times, how are parents, shepherds and youth workers to keep up?"
Date: September 18, 2007
Creator: Fraze, David
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Extreme Poverty, Social Justice, and Social Entrepreneurship - Faithful People Enacting Faithful Solutions, Part 1 transcript

Extreme Poverty, Social Justice, and Social Entrepreneurship - Faithful People Enacting Faithful Solutions, Part 1

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "More than a billion people around the world live on less than a dollar a day. How can Christians practice the justice that true religion demands with these poorest of the poor? This session highlights innovative approaches that Micah would love."
Date: September 18, 2007
Creator: Ammons, Paul; Brice, Tanya; Clark, Susan & Lynn, Monty
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Extreme Poverty, Social Justice, and Social Entrepreneurship - Faithful People Enacting Faithful Solutions, Part 2 transcript

Extreme Poverty, Social Justice, and Social Entrepreneurship - Faithful People Enacting Faithful Solutions, Part 2

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "More than a billion people around the world live on less than a dollar a day. How can Christians practice the justice that true religion demands with these poorest of the poor? This session highlights innovative approaches that Micah would love."
Date: September 18, 2007
Creator: Ammons, Paul; Brice, Tanya; Clark, Susan & Lynn, Monty
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Forgotten Hero of the Restoration Movement: Sir Garfield Todd, a Champion of African Rights - Doing Justice as a Politician transcript

A Forgotten Hero of the Restoration Movement: Sir Garfield Todd, a Champion of African Rights - Doing Justice as a Politician

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 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."
Date: September 18, 2007
Creator: Casey, Mike
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Dorothy Brown, September 18, 2007] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Dorothy Brown, September 18, 2007]

Funeral program for Mrs. Dorothy Brown, born October 18, 1931 and died September 11, 2007. The funeral was held Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at Childress Memorial Church of God in Christ, officiated by Superintendent Willie Williams. Funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home.
Date: September 18, 2007
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History