Lecture given Monday, February 20, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "As Eugene Peterson translates John 1:14, he says "The Word became flesh and blood, and moved into the neighborhood." What does God look like in our neighborhood? Let's find out what this means for our lives together."

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."

Lecture given Monday, February 20, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The gospel demands that human boundaries be dissolved for the sake of God's kingdom. This class explores effective ways of defining, facing and enjoying the rewards of crossing ethnic and cultural differences."

Lecture given Monday, February 20, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In recent years, songwriters have blessed the church with numerous pieces for worship. While these songs have blessed the church, their range of both themes and exploration of biblical texts has been somewhat narrow. This class explores the possibilities for songwriting with the Gospel of John in mind."

Lecture given Monday, February 20, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Reflections on an example of how God is working through leadership to change the hearts and minds of an older congregation of under 300 members. Observations on how it is happening and important lessons that were learned during the process."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "How leadership is expressed goes a long way toward determining the nature of any organization, including the church. If a church wanted its nature to be Missional, how would leadership act? What leadership gifts would be needed for a church to move 'from a place where' to 'a people sent' kind of church? What are the corresponding leadership tasks? This extended session will attempt to define these important tasks and provide concrete first steps for developing Missional leaders."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "A chaplain, minister and ACU student bring their lives under the penetrating influence of John 20:19-23. After living with this text in a manner of lectio divina, these three bring their reflections as an invitation for us to join them in seeing the world through this text."

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 Monday, February 20, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This class discusses the research that has been done on why Christians lose faith. We will describe how it comes about, what can be done to prevent it, and how to help those who have fallen away."

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 Monday, February 20, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Leadership development should occupy the attention of all churches. These sessions focus on helping church leaders develop maturity and leadership among men and women in the local congregation."

Lecture given Monday, February 20, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "A well-informed understanding of how Hollywood communicates morally, sparks theological conversation, and culturally impacts our youth and churches will allow Christians to speak with a voice that is both redemptive and critically engaging."

Lecture given Monday, February 20, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Why are so many of our young people leaving our churches? In this session, three generations of a "CofC" family explore questions like these, and in doing so, explore the dynamics of tradition, commitment, truth, inheritance, love, trust and faith."

Lecture given Monday, February 20, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Pilate's question for Jesus echoes through the ages into our day. Is Pilate a pre-modern postmodernist? These classes will discuss the claims about truth in John's Gospel and in our current culture."

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 Monday, February 20, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "How we see the problem is the problem! "Faith is the power...to understand those things which are not perceived by worldly senses." This class moves us from "self-realization" to "savior realization.""

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 Monday, February 20, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "The question of what to pray and how to pray are determined in part by the question "to whom do we pray?" Let's consider together Jesus' picture of prayer in the Sermon on the Mount."

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, 11:00 AM at Abilene Christian University

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, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The Gospel of John gives us a glimpse into what matters to God. On behalf of God, Jesus offers abundant life. And those who know that abundant life matters to God will also know his care for lost sheep."

Lecture given Monday, February 20, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In 1906, the United States Department of Commerce conducted a religious census of the nation, marking the first "official" recognition of the division between Stone-Campbell churches that had been coming for decades. How did 1906 become symbolic of the division, and can the centennial of the census become a rallying point for reconciliation?"

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."