People of the Late Afternoon: Grace Living in the Church and the Community transcript

People of the Late Afternoon: Grace Living in the Church and the Community

Lecture given Monday, September 21, 2009, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Grace affects how we live and how we interact with our fellow Christians and our communities. It is the lens through which we view salvation, unity, outreach and cooperation. This class explores implications of living a life conditioned by grace."
Date: September 21, 2009
Creator: Allen, David
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Nurturing Children's Spirituality: Christian Perspectives and Best Practices transcript

Nurturing Children's Spirituality: Christian Perspectives and Best Practices

Lecture given Monday, September 21, 2009, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "This class explores the unfolding concept of children's spirituality, examining definitions, biblical and theological foundations and current research. It briefly overviews 10 key ways to cultivate children's spiritual development, but focuses principally on three re-orienting and profound approaches for parents and churches to consider."
Date: September 21, 2009
Creator: Allen, Holly
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Multi-Racial and Multi-Generational Fellowship: Integrating Our Neighbors in the Community of Faith transcript

Multi-Racial and Multi-Generational Fellowship: Integrating Our Neighbors in the Community of Faith

Lecture given Monday, September 21, 2009, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Every minister desires to seek and follow God's direction and will. Practicing the presence of God involves total dependence on God through prayer and listening to His voice. Does your church want to get to know your neighbors? Integrating begins by building relationships and continues with bridge-building into the community of faith."
Date: September 21, 2009
Creator: Almanza, Joe
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Training the Deaf to Be Missionaries to the Deaf transcript

Training the Deaf to Be Missionaries to the Deaf

Lecture given Monday, September 21, 2009, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "How can deaf people "hear" the gospel? Is there a need all over the world? What are some advantages and disadvantages of training deaf people? What role, if any, can hearing people have in this task?"
Date: September 21, 2009
Creator: Anderson, Bob
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Courage to Finish the Race transcript

The Courage to Finish the Race

Lecture given Monday, September 21, 2009, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "A motivational talk for student-athletes to encourage them not to waste the advantage given to them. Talent is a common thing, but one talent needed is the talent to use your talent."
Date: September 21, 2009
Creator: Anderson, Freddie
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Talking Back to God - Wonder transcript

Talking Back to God - Wonder

Lecture given Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Learn how to pour out your heart to God through the Psalms. Powerful yet practical benefits can come through reading, singing, praying and memorizing the Psalms."
Date: September 21, 2011
Creator: Anderson, Lynn
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
What the American Church Can Learn From the African Church transcript

What the American Church Can Learn From the African Church

Lecture given Monday, September 21, 2009, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "More than 100 years ago, American missionaries began planting Churches of Christ in Africa. Since then, the African church has grown and matured. Today, African congregations outnumber American congregations and the African church continues to grow as American church declines. What lessons may American churches learn from African churches?"
Date: September 21, 2009
Creator: Asare, Fred
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Feet on the Ground - Making Peace and Justice in Your Community transcript

Feet on the Ground - Making Peace and Justice in Your Community

Lecture given Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Taking the United By Faith movement in Abilene as a case study, this session gathers people with varying expertise to share what they have learned about building fellowship among racially and ethnically diverse people."
Date: September 21, 2011
Creator: Bailey, Garry
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Eichmann Effect and What Churches Can Do About It transcript

The Eichmann Effect and What Churches Can Do About It

Lecture given Monday, September 21, 2009, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Why do good people do evil things? We have answers to this question. Unfortunately, few churches are aware of the situational dynamics that cause moral failure, both individually and collectively."
Date: September 21, 2009
Creator: Beck, Richard
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Christian Chronicle (Nashville, Tenn.), Vol. 33, No. 17, Ed. 1 Tuesday, September 21, 1976 (open access)

Christian Chronicle (Nashville, Tenn.), Vol. 33, No. 17, Ed. 1 Tuesday, September 21, 1976

Biweekly newspaper from Nashville, Tennessee that includes news and information about the Churches of Christ along with advertising.
Date: September 21, 1976
Creator: Beckloff, John W.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Another Brick in the Wall: A Way Out of Our Dehumanizing Economies transcript

Another Brick in the Wall: A Way Out of Our Dehumanizing Economies

Lecture given Monday, September 21, 2009, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "What are the forces that dehumanize our work? What are the powers that treat people like commodities? How are we complicit and how are we trapped in this broken system? The story of Exodus proclaims that our calling is to worship God rather than make bricks."
Date: September 21, 2009
Creator: Benjamin, Chris
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
We Are All Liberals Now - Right? transcript

We Are All Liberals Now - Right?

Lecture given Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Is social justice a good idea? This class surveys three prominent approaches to justice – utilitarianism, libertarianism and egalitarian liberalism – from two Christians with different perspectives. Attendees will explore the diverse ways Christian faith informs discussion of social justice."
Date: September 21, 2011
Creator: Bennett, Cole & McCracken, Vic
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Radical Journey in Faith: God Calls a Lawyer to Orphans in China - Part 1 transcript

A Radical Journey in Faith: God Calls a Lawyer to Orphans in China - Part 1

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 8:30 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 21, 2010
Creator: Bentley, John
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Looking Into Our Children's Eyes - Early Puberty and Extended Adolescence transcript

Looking Into Our Children's Eyes - Early Puberty and Extended Adolescence

Lecture given Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Our children are maturing sexually at earlier ages. Do we blame chemicals, hormones or obesity? Should we consider other possibilities? Discover the implications for how the church could respond as ministry leaders, parents and grandparents begin the journey."
Date: September 21, 2011
Creator: Bonner, Steven
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Eternal Life in the Wasteland: Getting Free of the Cult of Me transcript

Eternal Life in the Wasteland: Getting Free of the Cult of Me

Lecture given Monday, September 21, 2009, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Pleasure afflicts people. Many drown along the journey in a sea of irrelevance, although they never miss church. How do we find the eternal kind of life promised by Jesus?"
Date: September 21, 2009
Creator: Brecheen, Marcus
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Called Out of Darkness: Race in the American Church - Part 1 transcript

Called Out of Darkness: Race in the American Church - Part 1

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 9:30 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 21, 2010
Creator: Brice, Tanya
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Enough Already - Hearing God on Race Relations transcript

Enough Already - Hearing God on Race Relations

Lecture given Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The prophet Isaiah warns those who create laws that create oppression and benefit few. These sessions examine the influence of this admonition on contemporary race relations among Christians."
Date: September 21, 2011
Creator: Brice, Tanya
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Resistance Training - "Busy-Ness" is Not a Fruit of the Spirit: Listening to Live transcript

Resistance Training - "Busy-Ness" is Not a Fruit of the Spirit: Listening to Live

Lecture given Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "In a world that considers an overflowing schedule as a sign of success, Jesus invites us to come get away with him. We can recover life as we walk with and work with Jesus, learning to embrace solitude and silence."
Date: September 21, 2011
Creator: Brooks, Becky
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Sex Talk: Sexuality as Spiritual Formation for Post-Christian Teens, Part 1 transcript

Sex Talk: Sexuality as Spiritual Formation for Post-Christian Teens, Part 1

Lecture given Monday, September 21, 2009, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "They're talking about it, seeing it on TV, clicking omit and they're doing it. But we aren't talking about it. This class covers the current state of teen sexuality inside and outside of the church culture and the biblical response."
Date: September 21, 2009
Creator: Brooks, Jeff
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Singles at the Crossroads: What You Need to Do - Part 2. transcript

Singles at the Crossroads: What You Need to Do - Part 2.

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 9:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Singles sometimes feel like they are the stepchildren of the church. However, being single in the kingdom of God has many benefits and challenges. We will explore how to navigate a celibate life in the kingdom of God and restore the place of singles in our churches."
Date: September 21, 2010
Creator: Brown, Eric
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Finding God in the Darkness of Divorce: Being God's Presence to Those Experiencing Divorce - Part 2. transcript

Finding God in the Darkness of Divorce: Being God's Presence to Those Experiencing Divorce - Part 2.

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "We are called to be God's presence to those suffering from divorce. Never are people more in need of everything God has to offer than when they experience divorce. We can bring God's light and hope."
Date: September 21, 2010
Creator: Brown, Suzy
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Colonies of Heaven: Revisioning Church at the Margins: Another Way of Telling transcript

Colonies of Heaven: Revisioning Church at the Margins: Another Way of Telling

Lecture given Monday, September 21, 2009, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In these times of change, the church is discovering deep new opportunities for vibrant expression. Across North America, these faith communities present an alternative story about how life can be lived, and Christians are discovering how the news they bear is indeed good."
Date: September 21, 2009
Creator: Brown, Tod
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Using Behavioral Covenants to Enhance Leadership Effectiveness: Keeping Covenant - Part 2 transcript

Using Behavioral Covenants to Enhance Leadership Effectiveness: Keeping Covenant - Part 2

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Faith communities can avoid conflict over competing perspectives and strategies in a constantly changing context. Learn how behavioral covenants can empower communities to find consensus and respond consistently, while still accessing the unique perspectives and gifts of individuals."
Date: September 21, 2010
Creator: Bruner, Ron
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Discover the Practice of Echoing - Narrating the Story of Life transcript

Discover the Practice of Echoing - Narrating the Story of Life

Lecture given Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Some people lack meaning, feel confused by Scripture, or long for community. Explore a simple, reusable spiritual exercise for groups that transforms how people seek God in life. Learn how to imagine life's scattered stories within a bigger story."
Date: September 21, 2011
Creator: Bryce, Brady
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History