Lecture given Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Ministering to at-risk youth and disadvantaged single-parent families is both challenging and rewarding. The spiritual mountains are unbelievably high, but the valleys seem to fall just as low. Learn how to better evangelize and disciple "the least of these," as well as how to keep hopes and dreams in the forefront of your ministry."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 1:30 PM at Abilene Christian University: "God's salvation is more than saving the soul; it's remaking the whole of creation, and God's rescuer is also a recruitment to join him in his world-renovating work. Come explore what it means to become co-laborers in God's renovation."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This class overviews the Stone-Campbell dialogue effort in Austin. Come hear stories of the successes and growing pains of launching a grassroots reconciliation effort. A question-and-answer session with the committee will help prepare you to launch a similar effort."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "It's hard to see the Light during the dormant season of life. This class will explore how God works in every season of our lives, even when we are seemingly "sleepwalking.""

Lecture given Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "What are the issues dividing the family of God? What is a multicultural church? This session will take an honest look at this thorny issue in light of Scripture's call for the church to be the body of Christ."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 9:00 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."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Thomas Campbell's Declaration and Address, was written 200 years ago, laid out a plan to unite Christians. This plan is a way for divided heirs to unite today. It is visible in the developing cooperation between Churches of Christ, Christian churches, and Disciples of Christ churches."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In this upbeat, practical presentation, Steve shows how to reverse money failure, beat credit card debt, restore romance in marriage, use nine keys for a successful spending plan, and keep the wolf from your door. Come regain a 'God heart' with your money."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Churches are exploring different leadership styles for youth ministries. This discussion of some unique models in youth ministry, husband-and-wife teams, and youth ministers whose spouse has another career."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Can parental closeness and involvement in a faith community significantly curtail media influence in an adolescent girl's self-esteem? How do parents shape a daughter's value of women? Come hear current literature views and research study results."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The church is called to revive dying hearts with a compelling vision of living hope. This class explores pragmatic proactive ways Christians can participate in God's mission of redemption and liberation on a grassroots, community level."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 9:00 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)."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This class explores the hostile atmosphere foreigners face, and how suffering is the fire that refines our faith like gold. Our relationship with God is the most important thing in life. Learn how we may bring God glory through our refining."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Leaders face unique challenges in a changing world that still longs for light in the midst of darkness. This class will focus on sharpening leadership skills that will enable leaders to equip the church to engage a new world."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Children's ideas concerning sex and sexuality develop gradually and are influenced by their environment. Are Christians comfortable with the images media and culture provide? How does our spiritual community protect children and provide healthy context to support parents? Come and learn how to counterbalance the impacts of popular culture."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Missional leaders nurture intimate, Christ-filled environments, not by replicating programs but through personal relationships focused on mission. These churches have the potential to spread like a virus. What energizes these movements? What do they look like? How do they minister?"

Lecture given Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "How are American Indian families similar to or different from non-native families? Come explore the family from therapeutic settings in Indian country. We will discuss the struggle and resilience in AI families through historic trauma, family systems theory, and spirituality, and how one tribe is bringing change."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "We all want God to take us places in life. Yet sometimes God takes us to places different from the great ones we had in mind. How does God use success and failure in today's world."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Leaders face unique challenges in a changing world that still longs for light in the midst of darkness. This class will focus on sharpening leadership skills that will enable leaders to equip the church to engage a new world."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Are women called to ministry? This class shares the experience of women receiving degrees for ministry as they wrestle with issues of calling and vocation (related to their heritage in Churches of Christ)."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 1:30 PM at Abilene Christian University: "The Gospel of Matthew was the favorite for centuries, partly because it brings together Jesus' teachings on 'big picture' truths. Rather than 'majoring in minors,' we'll try to sit at Jesus' feet and let Him remind us of what is important."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Missional church planters partner with God primarily to gather people and develop leaders. What does it look like to gather people who aren't interested in church? Explore what it looks like to develop such people into leaders who catalyze church-planting movements."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Thinking strictly in terms of the existence of matter, many stories of creation end in primordial Sabbath rest. In children's story-book form, we'll locate biblical language in its Near Eastern context, proclaiming a gospel of ongoing creation and eschatological transformation for the earth."