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Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Every culture has value and uniqueness, including the culture of poverty in America. Discover what happens when we recognize the gaps between economic classes and take a cross-cultural approach to interacting with poverty and homelessness."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "For sexual intimacy to flourish in marriage, sexuality eventually moves from a vehicle for closeness, validation or pleasure and into the realm where husband and wife confront integrity and courage. God's presence and power is essential in this process."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 1:45 PM at Abilene Christian University: "What do the senior minister of a community mega-church (charismatic, pre-millennial and complementarian) and a Christian university professor (non-charismatic, a-millennial and confused on issues of men and woman) have to share? Come for warm conversation on theological issues as proof that disagreeing does not mean being disagreeable."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 11:00 AM at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In a world of airbrushing and avatars, humans still long for the real deal, for authenticity. Discover how living the Christian life demands 'face time' to nourish our faith and build genuine community."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Many Christians are considering more simple, sustainable and community-based lifestyles. This six-part series invites you into dialogue with the research of three ACU professors on intentional Christian community."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Do the multiple interpretations of marriage texts leave you confused? Have you heard that divorced people must remain unmarried despite being innocent of marital sin? Come examine whether the traditional teachings of mandatory celibacy for the divorced is biblical or reasonable."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Henri Nouwen proposes a simple yet significant model for intimacy through discipleship in the concepts of solitude, community, and ministry. Come explore the many applications for youth, college and adult ministries."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "The church has a long held love/hate relationship with tradition. Tradition has both brought us together and torn us apart. Is it possible for tradition to help lead us into deeper intimacy with God without dividing the body of Christ?"

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "If God saves us by grace, then why do there seem to be so many rules in the Bible? Learn a biblical perspective and embrace the apparent paradox of grace and law."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "As humans, we yearn for well-being, wholeness and security in our lives: what the Hebrew Bible calls shalom. Explore how three books – the Song of Songs, Ruth and Lamentations – help us find what we desperately seek."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Explore one woman's spiritual journey through grief and how a period of lament can draw us closer to God. Come hear how a journey through grief can be a path to intimacy with God."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Does Paul teach imputed righteousness or personal righteousness and how does it relate to us today? Examine the doctrine of Lutheran and Reformed Theology regarding righteousness, seeking to determine whether they are distinctly Pauline Theology."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "At some point we will enter the deep waters of suffering. We go to offer care to those facing tragedy and loss. We do not rescue or save, but we give witness to the faith."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Focusing on Stephenie Meyer's popular Twilight series of young adult novels, we will confront the popularity of the vampire in contemporary culture and consider an appropriate Christian response to these novels and their film adaptations."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The Northwest Church intentionally left the senior pastor model and the traditional elder-led model to seek a different model of unity. Discover what we have learned after four years of serving in a collaborative work model."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Jesus teaches His followers to pray for things to be on earth as they are in heaven. But what does it look like when things on earth begin to take on realities of heaven? In the wake of Jesus, the future is more present than many realize."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Hosea shows how Israel has betrayed God through its inability to grasp the true meaning of Hesed. We return to God and restore our relationship with Him when we reflect His justice in our relationships with others."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Join us to investigate the changing shape of 21st-century missionaries, churches and the world."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Too many of our kids are leaving their faith behind when they leave home. Do we labor in vain? Discover what research is saying and what can make the difference between faith that dies and faith that lasts."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Professional artist and art educator Emily Jean Hood will paint live as she shares her passion for creative practice as a spiritual discipline. Discover how and why the creative process fosters personal intimacy with the Creator."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Too many of our kids are leaving their faith behind when they leave home. Do we labor in vain? Discover what research is saying and what can make the difference between faith that dies and faith that lasts."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "A Christian social entrepreneur recognizes intellectual, social, physical and spiritual poverty. They use entrepreneurial skills to organize, create and manage a venture to achieve social change of the highest order: the movement of God's provision, grace and peace among humankind."