Catalog of Abilene Christian University, 2007-2008 (open access)

Catalog of Abilene Christian University, 2007-2008

Undergraduate catalog describes the governance, history, academic programs, course descriptions, and campus life of Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas. Index begins on page 218.
Date: 2007
Creator: Abilene Christian University
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program: Aida, 2007] (open access)

[Program: Aida, 2007]

Program for a production of Aida at Abilene Christian University performed at the Abilene Civic Center Theatre from October 19th to 21st, 2007. It includes a list of cast and staff, and other information about the play.
Date: 2007
Creator: Abilene Christian College
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Tearing Down Strongholds - Bringing God's Grace as Compassionate Strength transcript

Tearing Down Strongholds - Bringing God's Grace as Compassionate Strength

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."
Date: September 19, 2007
Creator: Gary, Sally
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Exposing the Glory of God in Eastern Europe - Creating Epicenters for Transformation transcript

Exposing the Glory of God in Eastern Europe - Creating Epicenters for Transformation

Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Jesus' Great Commission is primarily a call to teachers, not "church planters" or "evangelists" per se. Come see how Jesus describes the peculiar act of teaching within the Kingdom of God and how it is transforming lives in Eastern Europe."
Date: September 17, 2007
Creator: Napier, Daniel
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Transforming Word: A New Commentary on the Bible - With So Many Commentaries Out There, Why Do We Need Another One? transcript

The Transforming Word: A New Commentary on the Bible - With So Many Commentaries Out There, Why Do We Need Another One?

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: ""The Transforming Word: A One Volume Commentary on the Bible" has been six years in the making. It brings together scholars from across the Stone-Campbell Restoration Movement in a single work that takes the Word of God in Scripture seriously."
Date: September 18, 2007
Creator: Hamilton, Mark; Shankle, Nancy; Thompson, James & Willis, John T.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
True or Toxic Leadership - A Transforming Leadership Model transcript

True or Toxic Leadership - A Transforming Leadership Model

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."
Date: September 19, 2007
Creator: Marutzky, Gregg
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Men's Fellowship Dinner transcript

Men's Fellowship Dinner

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 4:45 PM at Abilene Christian University
Date: September 18, 2007
Creator: Reese, Jack
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Being Real in a Miracle Whip and Bacon Bit World - An Invitation to Live Authentically in a World That Celebrates Hyper-reality and Imitation transcript

Being Real in a Miracle Whip and Bacon Bit World - An Invitation to Live Authentically in a World That Celebrates Hyper-reality and Imitation

Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This class will focus on the need for Christians to live authentically in the world. Culture's current obsession with hyper-reality, celebrities and image distorts humanity and creates a need for the authenticity of the gospel"
Date: September 17, 2007
Creator: Metcalf, Aaron
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
With God in the Shadows: Psalms 23 - Shadows of Blessing transcript

With God in the Shadows: Psalms 23 - Shadows of Blessing

Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The sun is constant. It's her shadows with which we struggle. Arguably the greatest lesson we will learn is that a hidden face is no sign of a forgetful heart."
Date: September 17, 2007
Creator: Wilson, Billy
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Alexander Campbell: Adventurer in Freedom - Founding a Church transcript

Alexander Campbell: Adventurer in Freedom - Founding a Church

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This series of three lectures will cover material from an important new book on the life of Alexander Campbell. They will trace his family heritage, home life in Ahorey, and his college days at the University of Glasgow and his early days in America, including the founding of Brush Run and his early debates on baptism."
Date: September 18, 2007
Creator: Cummins, Duane
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
"I'm Not Really All That Humble" - The Challenge of Walking Humbly with God - Part 1 transcript

"I'm Not Really All That Humble" - The Challenge of Walking Humbly with God - Part 1

Lecture given Monday, September 17, 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."
Date: September 17, 2007
Creator: Harris, Randy
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
"I'm Not Really All That Humble" - The Challenge of Walking Humbly with God - Part 2 transcript

"I'm Not Really All That Humble" - The Challenge of Walking Humbly with God - Part 2

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 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."
Date: September 18, 2007
Creator: Harris, Randy
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
When the Mission Field Come to You - How to Grow a Church in a Changing Community transcript

When the Mission Field Come to You - How to Grow a Church in a Changing Community

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."
Date: September 19, 2007
Creator: Scott, John
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Magic Negro In Churches of Christ - Marshall Keeble's Unique Relationship with White Churches of Christ transcript

The Magic Negro In Churches of Christ - Marshall Keeble's Unique Relationship with White Churches of Christ

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: ""The Green Mile," "The Legend of Bagger Vance" and "Bruce Almighty" are noteworthy examples of movies casting black actors with supernatural powers. Even though the concept of the "Magic Negro" first surfaced in the early 1950s, the notion that Marshall Keeble seemingly possessed magical powers dates back to the 1930s. How does the concept of the "Magic Negro" apply to Marshall Keeble? What does the concept teach us about race relations in the larger American Context and especially in the Churches of Christ?"
Date: September 18, 2007
Creator: Robinson, Edward J.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Scream-Free Parenting - Raising Your Kids by Keeping Your Cool, Part 1 transcript

Scream-Free Parenting - Raising Your Kids by Keeping Your Cool, Part 1

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "A revolutionary, life-changing parenting seminar. Rather than the typical child-focused and technique-based approaches to parenting, the scream-free way equips parents to operate from their highest principles while quieting their deepest fears."
Date: September 18, 2007
Creator: Runkel, Hal Edward
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Walk to Emmaus Retreat - What Can We Receive From Walking Together with Others? transcript

The Walk to Emmaus Retreat - What Can We Receive From Walking Together with Others?

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?"
Date: September 19, 2007
Creator: Sharp, Eddie
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Passing the Baton: Handing the Faith from One Generation to Another - Communicating Truth Across the Generation Gap transcript

Passing the Baton: Handing the Faith from One Generation to Another - Communicating Truth Across the Generation Gap

Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "There is no task more important than passing faith from one generation to the next. Yet many find this challenge growing harder as the cultural divide widens. What does it take to effectively pass faith through the generations? Walling and his son will discuss the principles they've learned and pitfalls they've experienced in their family's own faith journey. Hear biblical concepts and frank discussion about such timely issues as worship styles, cultural differences and the struggle over tradition."
Date: September 17, 2007
Creator: Walling, Jeff
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
When Morality is not Enough - The Problem of Having a Social Ethic transcript

When Morality is not Enough - The Problem of Having a Social Ethic

Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 3:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Historically, we have understood the gospel to be about personal salvation rather than about a new community founded on justice and mercy. Come and explore what it means to be the new community."
Date: September 17, 2007
Creator: Alvarez, Abel
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
The Walk to Emmaus Retreat - What Is It? transcript

The Walk to Emmaus Retreat - What Is It?

Lecture given Monday, September 17, 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?"
Date: September 17, 2007
Creator: Sharp, Eddie
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
God's Love Bank - A Holistic Program and Curriculum for Nurturing Spiritual Growth in Local Churches transcript

God's Love Bank - A Holistic Program and Curriculum for Nurturing Spiritual Growth in Local Churches

Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The first 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?""
Date: September 17, 2007
Creator: Roach, Tony
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Injustice is Blind...And Deaf: Isaiah Confronts Injustice in Judah and In Us - Isaiah's Critique of the Unjust transcript

Injustice is Blind...And Deaf: Isaiah Confronts Injustice in Judah and In Us - Isaiah's Critique of the Unjust

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "To those who mask (or ignore) injustice with comfortable lives and comfortable religion, Isaiah of Jerusalem announces the judgment of God. To the oppressed who remain unseen and unheard, he offers a vision of God's restorative justice."
Date: September 18, 2007
Creator: Camp, Phillip
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Up Willow Creek Without a Hybels - Leading by Cultivating Missional Imagination, Part 2 transcript

Up Willow Creek Without a Hybels - Leading by Cultivating Missional Imagination, Part 2

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "For a new Missional frontier, traditional patters of leadership that emphasize problem solving and predicting outcomes will simply not be adequate. Missional leadership will need to develop Christian imagination through the cultivation of spiritual practices. Come and explore what possibilities leadership on the Missional frontier holds."
Date: September 18, 2007
Creator: Flanders, Chris; Foster, Robert & Hopkins, Mark
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
How Inner City Families Can Survive the 21st Century - Facing the Problems of the Inner City transcript

How Inner City Families Can Survive the 21st Century - Facing the Problems of the Inner City

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "According to the U. S. Justice Department, our inner cities have become killing zones with no solution in sight. The inner-city family unit is on life support and government programs have proven impotent in turning things around. Come and hear God's final solution to the inner-city tragedy."
Date: September 18, 2007
Creator: DeVore, Kinwood H.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History