Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, county, and state news along with extensive advertising.

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2007, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Today's church is starved for guidance in responding to the issue of same-sex attraction. Participants will be introduced to Center Peace, a newly formed non-profit ministry dedicated to equipping churches to respond compassionately to our brothers and sisters who experience same-sex attraction."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2007, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This class will present a transforming leadership model from the Apostle Paul's letter to the Corinthian churches and its implications for an International Church of Christ congregation. The application of Paul's pastoral ministry style helped this congregation develop a healthy, biblical approach."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This class presents practical and proven ideas to deal with the challenge of a racially changing neighborhood. Learn how to thrive and not merely survive in a transitional community."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2007, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This class seeks to equip members of the Church of Christ for meaningful interaction with this retreat form, which is overseen by the Upper Room ministry. Many in our churches are finding spiritual resources for their everyday life through walking the Emmaus road. Find out why?"

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2007, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "In recent Christian experience, evangelism has focused primarily on the status of individual souls, and with some negative consequences. What difference would it make if Missional churches took Jesus' announcement of the gospel of the Kingdom of God as the starting place for evangelism?"

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2007, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Given Jesus' teaching on our need to forgive others, how do we do it? This class will review biblical teaching, critique common misunderstandings and suggest practical steps for forgiveness."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 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."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 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?"

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The Christian faith offers the world the greatest story ever told. But is this the story the church is telling? Come examine ways the church might tell a better story in preaching, worship and ministry."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "How can leaders deal with church conflict? This class provides a framework for the vital nature of reconciliation, practical steps your church can take and resources available to help."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2007, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Structural and pervasive injustice throughout the world is often overwhelming for American Christians to face. The force of such evil sometimes causes us to shrink back from any hope of effective action on our part. In this symposium, Christians who have become involved in the fight against the injustice of child sex trafficking in Asia, bonded servitude of children in India and Africa, and the orphaned street children in Africa present the possibilities they have experienced."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2007, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Pursuing humility presents unique challenges for those who want to make progress in the life of God. Still, fellow travelers, both ancient and contemporary, have helped us see the path to humility more."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 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?"

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 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."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2007, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "From the Old Testament prophets to Jesus of Nazareth to the 20th century Civil Rights Movement, people of faith have been called upon to do justice. This session will provide several contemporary examples of pleases where God's people can stand for the powerless."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2007, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Radio broadcasting is proving to be an effective ministry in Central Europe. The class will include a short video presentation, a presentation of the unusual way God has opened the doors to air the unusual programs on several commercial stations, and the exciting vision for the future."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2007, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "At the center of Paul's ministry is the transforming grace that moved him from legalistic judge to gospel proclaimer. This study looks at the unseen power in Paul's confessional moments in the 2 Corinthians and the need for all Christians to join him in "claiming their baggage." Learn the secret power in testimony and the essential nature of a confession and contrition. You may be surprised at who you'll find waiting for you in baggage claim."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2007, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Micah has several literary images having to do with death. Most of our impressions of death are either grotesque or highly altered to reduce the impact. Historically this has not been the case. This presentation will explore some of the artistic approaches to death in funerary art and architecture in hopes to revive its value in the present."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2007, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The third day of the three-day workshop will focus on biblical spiritual growth in the lives of individual members of the Church, and then on what biblical church growth is. Some of the questions that will be raised are, "Have the Churches of Christ confused Spiritual growth with numerical growth? If so, how, why and with what?" and "Is the Church of Christ in a crisis today when it comes to spiritual and/or numerical growth today?""

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2007, 11:00 AM at Abilene Christian University

Tri-weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.

Tri-weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.

Tri-weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.