Church in a Bar: Planting Churches in Messy Places - Part 1 transcript

Church in a Bar: Planting Churches in Messy Places - Part 1

Lecture given Monday, September 20, 2010, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Come hear the unique story of one young church plant as they join God in unexpected places."
Date: September 20, 2010
Creator: Clayton, David
System: The Portal to Texas History
Picturing Christian Faith: How Early Christians Pictured their Faith - Part 1. transcript

Picturing Christian Faith: How Early Christians Pictured their Faith - Part 1.

Lecture given Monday, September 20, 2010, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Early Christian art from Roman catacombs records what early Christians "saw" as important. Since most were illiterate, this art was more than decor: it was instructive of belief. The class looks at images to consider their context, background and purposes."
Date: September 20, 2010
Creator: Willis, Wendell
System: The Portal to Texas History
Spiritual Growth for the Deaf: Methods of Achieving Spiritual Growth within Deaf Christians transcript

Spiritual Growth for the Deaf: Methods of Achieving Spiritual Growth within Deaf Christians

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 9:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Can we expect deaf Christians to become spiritually mature? This class describes the current spiritual level of the average deaf Christian and offers suggestions for preaching and teaching methods to help deaf Christians pursue spiritual maturity."
Date: September 21, 2010
Creator: Maynard, Hollis
System: The Portal to Texas History
Counteracting the Sexualization of Adolescent Females transcript

Counteracting the Sexualization of Adolescent Females

Lecture given Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Can parental closeness and involvement in a faith community significantly curtail media influence in an adolescent girl's self-esteem? How do parents shape a daughter's value of women? Come hear current literature views and research study results."
Date: September 22, 2010
Creator: Spain, Brit'ny
System: The Portal to Texas History
Staying Saved in a Challenging World: Are You Up to the Task at Hand? - Part 2 transcript

Staying Saved in a Challenging World: Are You Up to the Task at Hand? - Part 2

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Women are planting seeds of hope where many times the world is at odds against you. We work to transform lives from the core of broken dreams as we build ones capacity to esteem."
Date: September 21, 2010
Creator: Whitney, Mary
System: The Portal to Texas History
Called For This Purpose transcript

Called For This Purpose

Lecture given Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The church is called to revive dying hearts with a compelling vision of living hope. This class explores pragmatic proactive ways Christians can participate in God's mission of redemption and liberation on a grassroots, community level."
Date: September 22, 2010
Creator: McMillon, Kavian
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Radical Journey in Faith: God Calls a Lawyer to Orphans in China - Part 2 transcript

A Radical Journey in Faith: God Calls a Lawyer to Orphans in China - Part 2

Lecture given Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Harmony Outreach ministers to Chinese orphans abandoned because they were born with special needs. Our goal is to transform their lives of hopeless abandonment into something new through three steps to hope (foster care, surgery, and adoption)."
Date: September 22, 2010
Creator: Bentley, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
Becoming Integrated Bilingual: Taking Spanish Outreach to a New Level - Part 1. transcript

Becoming Integrated Bilingual: Taking Spanish Outreach to a New Level - Part 1.

Lecture given Monday, September 20, 2010, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "If your church has a Spanish outreach or has considered starting one, this class will provide you with tools to begin or improve this new work. This class invites congregation to consider integration as a solution."
Date: September 20, 2010
Creator: Gonzales, Carlos & Gonzales, Paul
System: The Portal to Texas History
In a Hostile Atmosphere: A Very Personal Salvation - Part 2 transcript

In a Hostile Atmosphere: A Very Personal Salvation - Part 2

Lecture given Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This class explores the hostile atmosphere foreigners face, and how suffering is the fire that refines our faith like gold. Our relationship with God is the most important thing in life. Learn how we may bring God glory through our refining."
Date: September 22, 2010
Creator: Uribe, Jose
System: The Portal to Texas History
Four for the Road - Justice, Mercy, Faithfulness, and Love - Part 1. transcript

Four for the Road - Justice, Mercy, Faithfulness, and Love - Part 1.

Lecture given Monday, September 20, 2010, 1:30 PM at Abilene Christian University: "The Gospel of Matthew was the favorite for centuries, partly because it brings together Jesus' teachings on 'big picture' truths. Rather than 'majoring in minors,' we'll try to sit at Jesus' feet and let Him remind us of what is important."
Date: September 20, 2010
Creator: Ware, Phil
System: The Portal to Texas History
Forget DIY, Let's Have a Barn Raising - Part 2. transcript

Forget DIY, Let's Have a Barn Raising - Part 2.

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 1:30 PM at Abilene Christian University: "God's salvation is more than saving the soul; it's remaking the whole of creation, and God's rescuer is also a recruitment to join him in his world-renovating work. Come explore what it means to become co-laborers in God's renovation."
Date: September 21, 2010
Creator: Reynolds, Bert
System: The Portal to Texas History
Choosing Eden Over the Concrete Jungle - Part 1. transcript

Choosing Eden Over the Concrete Jungle - Part 1.

Lecture given Monday, September 20, 2010, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "As Christians living in the world's only superpower, we must locate ourselves in a story that celebrates the 'Empire of God' over the empires of this world. Which empire will you choose? Egypt? Babylon? Rome? Or the Kingdom of God?"
Date: September 20, 2010
Creator: Packer, Collin
System: The Portal to Texas History
Working Grace by Reclaiming an Old Calling for the New Church: Desire - Part 2. transcript

Working Grace by Reclaiming an Old Calling for the New Church: Desire - Part 2.

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Along with the amazing grace by which we are saved stands an amazing grace for which we are saved; to embody God's life on our planet. Join this vibrant conversation with new church planters who are witnessing the life-transforming impact of this calling firsthand."
Date: September 21, 2010
Creator: Smith, Kent; Chapin, Hobby; Willis, Mark & Willis, Katrina
System: The Portal to Texas History
Sleep Walking: Trusting the Light in Dark Seasons - Part 1 transcript

Sleep Walking: Trusting the Light in Dark Seasons - Part 1

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "It's hard to see the Light during the dormant season of life. This class will explore how God works in every season of our lives, even when we are seemingly "sleepwalking.""
Date: September 21, 2010
Creator: Wilson, Sharita
System: The Portal to Texas History
The School of the Prophets: Identifying the Dry Bones - Part 1. transcript

The School of the Prophets: Identifying the Dry Bones - Part 1.

Lecture given Monday, September 20, 2010, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This class involves several young prophetic voices that contributed to the First Quarter 2010 issue of Leaven Magazine. We seek to identify and discuss the major problems in churches of Christ today that require courageous prophetic leadership."
Date: September 20, 2010
Creator: Taylor, Jerry
System: The Portal to Texas History
In a Hostile atmosphere: A very personal salvation - Part 1 transcript

In a Hostile atmosphere: A very personal salvation - Part 1

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 9:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This class explores the hostile atmosphere foreigners face, and how suffering is the fire that refines our faith like gold. Our relationship with God is the most important thing in life. Learn how we may bring God glory through our refining."
Date: September 21, 2010
Creator: Uribe, Jose
System: The Portal to Texas History
Forgiveness in the Workplace - Part 1. transcript

Forgiveness in the Workplace - Part 1.

Lecture given Monday, September 20, 2010, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "From a religious point of view we talk about the importance of forgiveness. How do forgiveness behaviors carry over into the workplace? Discover the motives that prompt one to forgive an offense and outcomes of granting forgiveness."
Date: September 20, 2010
Creator: Cox, Susie
System: The Portal to Texas History
Money Failure: The First Step to Success - Part 1. transcript

Money Failure: The First Step to Success - Part 1.

Lecture given Monday, September 20, 2010, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In this upbeat, practical presentation, Steve shows how to reverse money failure, beat credit card debt, restore romance in marriage, use nine keys for a successful spending plan, and keep the wolf from your door. Come regain a 'God heart' with your money."
Date: September 20, 2010
Creator: Diggs, Steve
System: The Portal to Texas History
Behind the Scenes of Leadership Dynamics in a New World: Leading From Your Strengths transcript

Behind the Scenes of Leadership Dynamics in a New World: Leading From Your Strengths

Lecture given Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Leaders face unique challenges in a changing world that still longs for light in the midst of darkness. This class will focus on sharpening leadership skills that will enable leaders to equip the church to engage a new world."
Date: September 22, 2010
Creator: Stephens, Barry
System: The Portal to Texas History
Don't Conform… Transform! Combating the Sexualization of Children in the Media transcript

Don't Conform… Transform! Combating the Sexualization of Children in the Media

Lecture given Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Children's ideas concerning sex and sexuality develop gradually and are influenced by their environment. Are Christians comfortable with the images media and culture provide? How does our spiritual community protect children and provide healthy context to support parents? Come and learn how to counterbalance the impacts of popular culture."
Date: September 22, 2010
Creator: Talley, Stephanie & Shewmaker, Jennifer
System: The Portal to Texas History
Practices of Missional Renewal and Church Planting: Reciprocal Moves from Theology to Practice - Part 3. transcript

Practices of Missional Renewal and Church Planting: Reciprocal Moves from Theology to Practice - Part 3.

Lecture given Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Missional leaders nurture intimate, Christ-filled environments, not by replicating programs but through personal relationships focused on mission. These churches have the potential to spread like a virus. What energizes these movements? What do they look like? How do they minister?"
Date: September 22, 2010
Creator: Rheenen, Gailyn Van
System: The Portal to Texas History
Conversations on Another Way of Life transcript

Conversations on Another Way of Life

Lecture given Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University
Date: September 22, 2010
Creator: Clairborne, Shane
System: The Portal to Texas History
Practices of Missional Renewal and Church Planting: Making the Kingdom Tangible in Communion, Mission, and Community - Part 2. transcript

Practices of Missional Renewal and Church Planting: Making the Kingdom Tangible in Communion, Mission, and Community - Part 2.

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Missional leaders nurture intimate, Christ-filled environments, not by replicating programs but through personal relationships focused on mission. These churches have the potential to spread like a virus. What energizes these movements? What do they look like? How do they minister?"
Date: September 21, 2010
Creator: Rheenen, Gailyn Van
System: The Portal to Texas History
Getting to Know Your Cousins through the Stone Campbell Dialogue: We Don't Have to be Twins to Be Brothers and Sisters in  Christ - Part 2. transcript

Getting to Know Your Cousins through the Stone Campbell Dialogue: We Don't Have to be Twins to Be Brothers and Sisters in Christ - Part 2.

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Leaders will discuss the Stone-Campbell dialogue, how it got started, why it is meaningful to them, and how others can join the ongoing conversation."
Date: September 21, 2010
Creator: Williams, D. Newell & Veech, Guthrie
System: The Portal to Texas History