What About Women In Ministry? - Practical and Pastoral Considerations transcript

What About Women In Ministry? - Practical and Pastoral Considerations

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 9:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "How does Scripture inform our understanding about women participating in the worship life of our churches? What are some of the practical aspects of incorporating women into the life of a church community, both thinking through specific practices and reflecting pastorally?"
Date: September 18, 2012
Creator: Cukrowski, Ken
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Leaving Eden: Grace and Brokenness in Christian and Contemporary Art. transcript

Leaving Eden: Grace and Brokenness in Christian and Contemporary Art.

Lecture given Sunday, September 19, 2010, 8:30 PM at Abilene Christian University: "How are we to encounter God in Art that fails to honestly confront the brokenness and god-forsakenness in the world? An artist and psychologist suggest we must "leave Eden" to find God in the world."
Date: September 19, 2010
Creator: Beck, Richard & McGregor, Dan
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Ancient Words, Contemporary Worlds: A Very, Very Short Introduction to Biblical Interpretation Today - Part 1. transcript

Ancient Words, Contemporary Worlds: A Very, Very Short Introduction to Biblical Interpretation Today - Part 1.

Lecture given Monday, September 20, 2010, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Biblical interpretation involves the text, the history of interpretation, and the reader's situation. As readers, we pay close attention to our own prejudices and desires in order to allow God to speak a word today. This class presents general guidelines for discussion."
Date: September 20, 2010
Creator: Hamilton, Mark
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Christian Identity in a Non-Christian World: Moral Values and Christian Identity: The Household Code of 1 Peter - Part 2. transcript

Christian Identity in a Non-Christian World: Moral Values and Christian Identity: The Household Code of 1 Peter - Part 2.

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "We will explore how Christian identity developed within the larger Greco-Roman world. We will focus on how 1 Peter uses baptism to create Christian identity and to appropriate a non-Christian ethic. What can we learn from how 1 Peter urges Christians to both distance themselves from and identify with society?"
Date: September 21, 2010
Creator: Sterling, Gregory E.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Picturing Scripture - The Word as Seen Through the Eyes of Two Illustrators Centuries Apart transcript

Picturing Scripture - The Word as Seen Through the Eyes of Two Illustrators Centuries Apart

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "We will examine the work of two artists who tackled the enormous challenge of illustrating the entire Bible. Separated by more than 100 years of world war, genocide, and astounding technological advancements, these artists reflected the worldviews of two very different times."
Date: September 20, 2006
Creator: Maxwell, Jack & McGregor, Dan
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
From the Pit to the Peak - Discover Hope in Life's Hardships transcript

From the Pit to the Peak - Discover Hope in Life's Hardships

Lecture given Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Have you ever felt hopeless and discouraged? Elijah's disappointment with God, and Paul's disillusionment with friends, reminds us of life's low points. Discover how God can turn disappointment into hope and disillusionment into confidence"
Date: September 20, 2011
Creator: Shank, Sally
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Paradox of Power in Relationship - Gathering From the Garden transcript

Paradox of Power in Relationship - Gathering From the Garden

Lecture given Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "There is much to learn from scripture and experience when it comes to gender roles and Christianity. Explore the paradox of power in relationship from a woman's perspective and from the Garden of Eden."
Date: September 20, 2011
Creator: Lowry, Rhonda
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Called Out of Darkness: Race in the American Church - Part 2 transcript

Called Out of Darkness: Race in the American Church - Part 2

Lecture given Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "We have been "called out of darkness into his wonderful light," according to 1 Peter 2:9. However, the American church continues to struggle with segregated worship and racialized politics. This two-part workshop will explore the influence of race on Christianity in America."
Date: September 22, 2010
Creator: Brice, Tanya
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Mentoring; Money and You - Brand You transcript

Mentoring; Money and You - Brand You

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."
Date: September 18, 2013
Creator: Diggs, Steve
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
My Brother y Mi Hermano transcript

My Brother y Mi Hermano

Lecture given Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "A reflection on the current situation and culture of the Spanish-speaking Churches of Christ in the United States and Latin America. How can we serve each other as brother and sister? How can we enrich each other's lives?"
Date: September 24, 2008
Creator: Garcia, Jorge Daniel & Hernandez, Patricia
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Lead Like a Servant - The Dilemma of Christian Leadership transcript

Lead Like a Servant - The Dilemma of Christian Leadership

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 9:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "What distinguishes Christian leadership from leadership in general? How does one negotiate the difference? This interactive class will explore differences and workable solutions for leaders in any Christian ministry."
Date: September 18, 2012
Creator: Money, Royce
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Stop Preaching and Start Slamming - A Desperate Cry for Change in our Churches transcript

Stop Preaching and Start Slamming - A Desperate Cry for Change in our Churches

Lecture given Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "The lack of church relevance is evident as preachers stare at audiences of apathetic pew dwellers enduring safe sermons. Come hear why glitzy building and worship renovations will not reach this generation. Learn how slam poetry can inspire action on social issues."
Date: September 20, 2011
Creator: Moore, Steven & Huis, Michael "Fish" Van
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
One Kingdom, Many Colors: The Bible and Multicultural Christian Formation transcript

One Kingdom, Many Colors: The Bible and Multicultural Christian Formation

Lecture given Tuesday, September 22, 2009, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "God's kingdom embraces many cultures, and ministries today must deal with cultural diversity. Is multiculturalism a problem or an opportunity? This class explores the great opportunities awaiting the church when the richness of cultural diversity is taken seriously. The class examines models of multicultural formation and suggests ways of improving ministry."
Date: September 22, 2009
Creator: Kang-Hamilton, Samjung
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Living the Questions transcript

Living the Questions

Lecture given Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 3:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Faith is not about being right; it's about being in a relationship. Sometimes having all the right answers is less important than asking good questions. Book signing follows in the Moody concourse."
Date: September 20, 2011
Creator: Evans, Rachel Held
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Jesus as a Man and As More Than a Prophet: A Christian and Muslim View - Part 2 transcript

Jesus as a Man and As More Than a Prophet: A Christian and Muslim View - Part 2

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "A short look at the lives and significance of the two most influential religious figures in history and in the modern world, as seen from the perspective of one committed adherent of Christianity and one of Islam respectively."
Date: September 21, 2010
Creator: Mitchell, Lynn & Sumer, Ibrahim
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Varieties and Illusions of Relgious Experience - Theological and Psychological Reflections transcript

The Varieties and Illusions of Relgious Experience - Theological and Psychological Reflections

Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2012, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Churches are filled with people struggling with faith. Faith can fail completely or become fragile and pathological. What is happening in these cases and what can we do to help? Two psychologists offer some answers."
Date: September 17, 2012
Creator: Beck, Richard & McAnulty, David P.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Bring the Rain - Finding Faith Through Divorce and Cancer transcript

Bring the Rain - Finding Faith Through Divorce and Cancer

Lecture given Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "I experienced a double mastectomy for breast cancer, then a divorce, within three months time. This session discusses how God uses challenges to reveal a new path for life and how experiences can strengthen faith."
Date: September 21, 2011
Creator: Campos, Kristina
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Called to Teach - The Stone-Campbell Movement and Higher Education transcript

Called to Teach - The Stone-Campbell Movement and Higher Education

Lecture given Monday, September 18, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "This session will trace the rise of colleges and seminaries in the Stone-Campbell movement, with a focus on selected institutions and comparisons to trends in higher education among other faith groups."
Date: September 18, 2006
Creator: Carson, Glenn
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 41, No. 1, Ed. 1, Friday, September 18, 1953 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 41, No. 1, Ed. 1, Friday, September 18, 1953

Weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: September 18, 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 41, No. 2, Ed. 1, Friday, September 25, 1953 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 41, No. 2, Ed. 1, Friday, September 25, 1953

Weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: September 25, 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 42, No. 1, Ed. 1, Friday, September 17, 1954 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 42, No. 1, Ed. 1, Friday, September 17, 1954

Weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: September 17, 1954
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 42, No. 2, Ed. 1, Friday, September 24, 1954 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 42, No. 2, Ed. 1, Friday, September 24, 1954

Weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: September 24, 1954
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 71, No. 8, Ed. 1, Friday, September 23, 1983 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 71, No. 8, Ed. 1, Friday, September 23, 1983

Weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: September 23, 1983
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 71, No. 9, Ed. 1, Tuesday, September 27, 1983 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 71, No. 9, Ed. 1, Tuesday, September 27, 1983

Weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: September 27, 1983
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History