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Lecture given Monday, September 20, 2010, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Biblical interpretation involves the text, the history of interpretation, and the reader's situation. As readers, we pay close attention to our own prejudices and desires in order to allow God to speak a word today. This class presents general guidelines for discussion."

Lecture given Monday, September 20, 2010, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Biblical interpretation involves the text, the history of interpretation, and the reader's situation. As readers, we pay close attention to our own prejudices and desires in order to allow God to speak a word today. This class presents general guidelines for discussion."

Lecture given Monday, September 20, 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 Monday, September 20, 2010, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "If your church has a Spanish outreach or has considered starting one, this class will provide you with tools to begin or improve this new work. This class invites congregation to consider integration as a solution."

Lecture given Monday, September 20, 2010, 3:00 PM at Abilene Christian University.

Lecture given Monday, September 20, 2010, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This class identifies several financial "must do's" - specific policies and procedures that each church needs to put in place. We will also identify and discuss problem areas where churches may struggle."

Lecture given Monday, September 20, 2010, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "As Christians living in the world's only superpower, we must locate ourselves in a story that celebrates the 'Empire of God' over the empires of this world. Which empire will you choose? Egypt? Babylon? Rome? Or the Kingdom of God?"

Lecture given Monday, September 20, 2010, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "We will explore how Christian identity developed within the larger Greco-Roman world. We will focus on how 1 Peter uses baptism to create Christian identity and to appropriate a non-Christian ethic. What can we learn from how 1 Peter urges Christians to both distance themselves from and identify with society?"

Lecture given Monday, September 20, 2010, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Early Christian communities participated in the emergence of an alternative 'racial' option. This unprecedented multicultural life was not accidental; it was fundamental to discipleship. Separating discipleship from diversity has resulted in separation into racially homogeneous congregations. Help reconnect them, and re-energize Christ's body."

Lecture given Monday, September 20, 2010, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Come hear the unique story of one young church plant as they join God in unexpected places."

Lecture given Monday, September 20, 2010, 8:30 PM at Abilene Christian University: "The fifth anniversary of hurricanes Katrina and Rita provide opportunity to engage "Trouble the Water," the Sundance Film Festival's Documentary of the Year for 2008. Filmmaker, actress and rapper Kim Rivers Roberts speaks about the film and takes audience questions"

Lecture given Monday, September 20, 2010, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "These classes explore the interesting history of Christian worship, contemplate a theology of worship, and present guidelines and tools toward planning a liturgy with a particular theme."

Lecture given Monday, September 20, 2010, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This class will consist of prayerful methods and techniques for reaching multiple generations of unchurched and de-churched people. The Class will be a short lecture and guided discussion."

Lecture given Monday, September 20, 2010, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Facebook is making it easier than ever to connect with old flames and new interests, and is leaving in its wake couple after devastated couple trying to pick up the pieces of broken marriages. This class will look at why it can be dangerous and what couples can do to protect their most sacred relationship, while still enjoying social media."

Lecture given Monday, September 20, 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 Monday, September 20, 2010, 1:00 PM at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Monday, September 20, 2010, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Mentoring and developing the next generation of leaders comes with challenges. Today's teens and young adults are bombarded with contradictory messages of what defines a 'real' person. Come explore leader development with ACU's head football coach and director of athletics."

Lecture given Monday, September 20, 2010, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "From a religious point of view we talk about the importance of forgiveness. How do forgiveness behaviors carry over into the workplace? Discover the motives that prompt one to forgive an offense and outcomes of granting forgiveness."

Lecture given Monday, September 20, 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 Monday, September 20, 2010, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Marital seasons can be characterized by the emotions, attitudes and actions of the persons in the marriage. The season of a marriage is determined more by attitudes than by age."

Lecture given Monday, September 20, 2010, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Leaders will discuss the Stone-Campbell dialogue, how it got started, why it is meaningful to them, and how others can join the ongoing conversation."

Lecture given Monday, September 20, 2010, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This class will rescuer from oblivion the names of some humble Bible-believing men and women who were proud to wear the name of Christ. They never thought of themselves as heroes or heroines, but they lived the most heroic of lives."

Lecture given Monday, September 20, 2010, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Models of leadership from society are legion, offering competing definitions of success and failure. In a culture that fuels self-interest, consumerism and anxiety, leaders face complex and confusing challenges. How can leaders discern the meaning of the church staff today?"