Lecture given Friday, September 22, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This class deals with the relocation and transformation of the Midtown Church of Christ in Fort Worth, Texas, now the Heritage Church of Christ in Keller, Texas. How a church changed from a declining and dying entity into a thriving and growing church in a vibrant neighborhood."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In the great prologue of the Gospel of John, we are told that the reality of this great declaration? Jesus calls His disciples to live "against the night.""

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "William Law describes prayer as an ascent, "the rising of the soul out of the vanity of time into the riches of eternity." This class will explore some practical ways in which prayer might be more than an empty ritual, and become journey into spiritual places of wonder and power."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In this series (John 13-16) we will explore the secrets of the abundant life lived in the presence of God, the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, and the love of Christ. We will allow Jesus to teach us to love, to find peace in a hostile world, to receive the Holy Spirit, and to bear fruit in His name."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Do you feel left behind by the "left behind" movement? It is sometimes hared to sort out all the theories about the end times. This class is a look ahead that might encourage you."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "God wants us to be confident in His love, and to better understand His loving discipline brings us security and thankfulness. When gratitude pervades our relationship with God and compassion clothes our view of others, evangelism becomes as natural as breathing."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "The relationship of the church and culture is analogous to that of an oil drilling platform built in the midst of an ocean. It must be capable of reacting to the mighty waves of the ocean environment and yet remain centered over the well deep within the ocean. How is church to be responsive and related to the culture without being regulated by it?"

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "If you're confused or content with the Churches of Christ in America, it's time to look again at the intent of Christ for His church. Some in the "Church of Christ" are thinking denominationally...and you might be surprised who they are."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Metropolitan Resource Teams are a powerful means God is using to launch church planting movements in North American cities. Learn from people who are seeing it happen."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "How can the church welcome spiritual seekers? What can the church to do create a culture that promotes both acceptance and growth? Discover how the church can capitalize on the opportunities of a postmodern world."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Is our plea to be just Christians realistic? Is it even possible in today's society? Too often our attitudes betray our plea. This study will help us to better grasp and apply our non-sectarian plea."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: ""The Da Vinci Code" - to some a riveting read and a fun film, but to others a thinly disguised exercise in blasphemy. Gospel of Judas - does it really support a different understanding of Jesus and his relationship with Judas? The phenomenal interest generated by these controversial works helps us read our culture's assumptions about Jesus, opening up opportunities for dialogue."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "How can churches address one of the most devastating issues youth and families face in any congregation? As we understand addiction and prevention issues, how drugs appeal to our youth, and how much the church has historically responded to addiction, we will better be able to minister to those in need."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "When crisis hit, why does one person's faith soar while another person's crumbles? Faith substitutes are easily adopted by us all, but they leave us confused and powerless in moments of trial. Faith focused in Jesus leads to freedom."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 3:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "The acts of Jesus in John's Gospel are not simply miracles or profound deeds; they are "signs" symbolizing something else. So, what do they symbolize? To what "spiritual reality" do the signs point? Hear the deeper meanings..."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Jesus' followers have always struggled with staying too close to the nest. Experience stories of god at work in apartments, in bars and through everyday people. Rediscover the gospel in motion in our new world."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Moving beyond eye candy and trendy fads to communicational depth, these classes will focus on our need to use image-rich communication, including attention to active learning, communication culture, biblical foundations, practical examples and available resources."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Like America itself, our goal was to transcend history. But can any movement escape the assumptions of its own time? In fact, at inception, we were the religious expression of the spirit of the republic. Can that vision thrive?"

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The class will discuss principles of spiritual formation and family theory. From this we will find practical strategies for a ministry that affirms the importance of a healthy family life and the role that families play in shaping us into the image of Christ."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "How can the church rediscover its mission, hold together and not forget its identity in such disorienting times? The book of Acts provides us with stories of God's work in a similarly disorienting time of rapid change for the church. As we reflect on these stories, we gain guidance to help us continue the story of Jesus within a rapidly changing world."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "ACU's founders were clearly members of the Churches of Christ, yet the documents they wrote to bring the school into existence opposed defining the college as serving any one group; it was to be simply a Christian school. This lecture looks at the founding documents of ACU as well as other Christian colleges formed in the 19th and 20th centuries to see how they defined themselves and how that can inform who we are today."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "What has changed regarding church growth in the last five decades? If Jesus came to "seek and save the lost," and challenged us to do the same, why these results? What specific steps can we take to renew an evangelistic spirit in our local churches?"

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "This hands-on, problem-solving workshop will help churches that are looking to improve their use of media. Special attention, including actual examples from churches, will be given to Web site production, worship support technologies and media creation. The workshop will be led by George Saltsman from ACU's Adams Center for Teaching Excellence. Bring both your questions and experiences and share with others who work week in and week out to make technology serve the work of the church."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "This hands-on, problem-solving workshop will help churches that are looking to improve their use of media. Special attention, including actual examples from churches, will be given to Web site production, worship support technologies and media creation. The workshop will be led by George Saltsman from ACU's Adams Center for Teaching Excellence. Bring both your questions and experiences and share with others who work week in and week out to make technology serve the work of the church."