Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2012, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "How does Scripture inform our understanding about women participating in the worship life of our churches? What are some of the practical aspects of incorporating women into the life of a church community, both thinking through specific practices and reflecting pastorally?"

Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2012, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Explore what contributes to the mass exodus of young adults in churches across all denominational lines. Learn practical ways to bridge the generation gap and intentionally foster healthy multi-generational ministries."

Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2012, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Learn the story of the beginnings of youth ministry in 1963 at the College/University Church of Christ in Abilene, Texas. The initial philosophy, involvement and activities will be presented."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 9:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "How does Scripture inform our understanding about women participating in the worship life of our churches? What are some of the practical aspects of incorporating women into the life of a church community, both thinking through specific practices and reflecting pastorally?"

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 9:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "What distinguishes Christian leadership from leadership in general? How does one negotiate the difference? This interactive class will explore differences and workable solutions for leaders in any Christian ministry."

Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2012, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Churches are filled with people struggling with faith. Faith can fail completely or become fragile and pathological. What is happening in these cases and what can we do to help? Two psychologists offer some answers."

Lecture given Saturday, September 15, 2012, 7:00 PM at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2012, 7:00 PM at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Feeling ostracized and starved for connection, many who experience same-sex attraction look beyond church to fill our God-breathed need for intimacy. Responding to this need begins with an invitation to experience a loving God who calls us into relationship."

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 Monday, September 17, 2012, 1:45 PM at Abilene Christian University: "As you read the Gospels, it seems Jesus is always interrupted. Diversion will look over Jesus' shoulder to observe how he interacts with and sees people who intrude. Jesus never seems to see an interruption, he always sees the person."

Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2012, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Rick Atchley says, "Few in our movement have committed themselves to the cause of unity like Victor Knowles." Discover candid observations from four decades in the pursuit of Christian unity from Victor's autobiography."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 9:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Often religion takes an "either/or" approach to sexuality. Opposing Western and Eastern views define sexuality as an evil force to control or as a hyper-spiritual event to gain spiritual enlightenment. This conversation explores a holistic view of spirituality and sexuality."

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 Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 11:00 AM at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Monday, September 17, 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 Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 8:30 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."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "The Gospel of Matthew recounts interactions between Jesus and "marginal" women, promoting Jesus' vision of a new family of God and challenging the "agrarian" Greco-Roman household structure. Learn whether the church keeps Jesus inclusive vision for women."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "In 1987, we heard the "Ice Cream of the Future" was invented. The future has arrived. We still eat regular ice cream and Dippin' Dots is bankrupt. Fads come and fads go. Is church planting just the latest ministry fad?"

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 Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Through Philippians, Paul addresses issues that shadow us through all seasons of life. Whether the seasons are age related, periods of our lives, or times of calm vs. times of storm, Paul has a message for us."

Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2012, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Poet Adrienne Rich said, "When poetry lays its hand on our shoulder, we are, to an almost physical degree, touched and moved." Reading and thinking about poetry can open our imaginations to the intimacy God wants with us."