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."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 4:45 PM at Abilene Christian University

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."

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."

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?"

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "A team of experts including congregational leaders, a human resource professional, and a benefits consultant will present the latest efforts to provide nationwide health insurance, retirement plans, and discounts on electricity for churches, ministers and leaders from Christian schools, and non-profit organizations."

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."

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."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Walking humbly before God often requires walking humbly with others. Cross-cultural missions provides numerous opportunities to practice humility. The humility expressed in incarnation missions begins as team relationships develop and continues through the life of planting churches."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Compassion for the poor and integrity in the market are two of the Bible's most consistent themes. But how do we live out the gospel in a global economy? This class will introduce and explore these issues and point toward additional resources."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Ministering to young people can be hard at times. With the strains and demands that accompany our trade, youth workers desperately need times of rest and renewal. In this extended session, we invite you to be fed through the Word, nurtured through community, and blessed by prayer and worship."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "New Testament teaching on church elders assumes an Old Testament understanding of city elders. This class will demonstrate typical characteristics and responsibilities of city elders from books such as Micah, and offer advice in cultivating these in the elders of our churches."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 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."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Micah 6 calls God's people to do justice, love mercy and walk humbly. Paul Watson and members from the Cole Mill Road Church of Christ will share what it has meant for them these past few months to love mercy."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In Romans 1:16-3:26, Paul explains that God has issued four calls to humanity, four overtures to the human race to draw us to Him so that we might serve His purposes."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "The message Micah brings is not what god wants from us, but rather who He wants us to be: everyday Christians who demand social justice for a hurting world."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 7:00 PM at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 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."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "As the early church searched Scripture for meaning, the text of Micah remained at the margins. Why? AS we now move to the text of Micah from the margins to the center, what is this once muted prophet's message?"