Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "What is the relationship of the kingdom to the church? Are they the same? Are they different? Is one the sacred and the other the secular or public arena? We will examine how kingdom and church are related in such a way that one can contend that what Jesus meant by 'kingdom' is more or less what Paul meant by 'church.'"

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "What is the relationship of the kingdom to the church? Are they the same? Are they different? Is one the sacred and the other the secular or public arena? We will examine how kingdom and church are related in such a way that one can contend that what Jesus meant by 'kingdom' is more or less what Paul meant by 'church.'"

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 11:00 AM at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 1:15 PM at Abilene Christian University: "One's experience when praying the Lord's Prayer might change drastically by simply moving from a church auditorium to a jail cell. Find out if 20 prisoners can reshape your experience of this ancient prayer."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 7:00 PM at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Church leaders often invest in "the many" to reach a few. Jesus invested in "the few" to reach the many. Learn what His approach can look like in congregations today. Discover how churches grow from the surrounding culture and reach non-church people."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Many people are talking about mentoring. Ministers, church leaders and other Christ-followers want a mentor. This class is for those who want a mentor and for those who want to be a more effective mentor."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 1:15 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Every Christian needs to have a mentor and be a mentor. Discover six principles of mentoring from scripture and people."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Just like adults, youth daily engage moral issues surrounding technology, materialism, racism, sexuality, etc. Discover how youth negotiate morality and how adults can help or hinder their development."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "As young people put on headphones and old people run away from technology, we witness a communication barrier between generations. Seek ways to understand and communicate over this divide so we all can benefit from the promise with future generations to come."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The panel will explore various creative and effective ways for elders to lead within the context of biblical norms."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 3:00 PM at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Leaders from George Washington to Barack Obama have separated church and state to direct nations in a theoretical manner. Discover how this affects the church and its function."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "How many times have you heard this parable? You will be surprised what you do not see because of where you were raised. Who should have top billing? Is it the Prodigal Son, Gracious Father or Bitter Brother?"

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Leaders must manage the inevitable transitions of congregational life, but effective leaders also initiate change as they lead their churches in honoring God's mission. This class will explore a process for initiating purposeful change in congregational practices."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Are Christians today, like Jesus' first "home church," happier to push Jesus off a cliff than accept the radical reorientation of his "good news"? Explore the church's response to Luke's stories of the oppressed set free."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Jesus said some 'un-Christ-like' things, given our culture's idea of Jesus, or even contemporary Christianity's idea of Jesus. These sayings give us heartburn to talk about and even more when we try and live them. While hard to swallow, these are life-giving words worth chewing on."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 1:15 PM at Abilene Christian University: "We live in a world full of scars. They are physical, emotional, mental, and social. Every scar has a story behind it. Do we believe God can enter into the scars of our lives to redeem the story?"

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "How do we live out the Kingdom? Stories, observations and learnings are discovered in the context of a fun and funky bunch of ragamuffins striving to be the church."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "The disciples of Jesus are people of prayer but become aware of a profound difference in the way Jesus prays. They ask Him for insights. He gives them a model and a perspective that changes everything."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "When the demands of everyday life make spiritual retreat impossible, holy renewal can still be reality. Join a candid exploration of care for the spirit in the midst of caring for others, both in the workplace and at home."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus envisions us becoming more generous with our possessions, gracious toward people, and genuine in our piety. But given our hectic schedules, is this life possible? Explore the tiny spiritual disciplines that make the difference."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus envisions us becoming more generous with our possessions, gracious toward people, and genuine in our piety. But given our hectic schedules, is this life possible? Explore the tiny spiritual disciplines that make the difference."