Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "How do we live out the Kingdom? Stories, observations and learnings are discovered in the context of a fun and funky bunch of ragamuffins striving to be the church."

Lecture given Monday, September 16, 2013, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The Great Commission is an overwhelming assignment. Ministries with a universal scope, such as World Christian Broadcasting, soon realize the immensity of our mission. Explore with us some of the hard-to-reach parts of our world."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 11:00 AM at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "When you look at someone, how do you see them? Do you see them at all? A homeless person is someone normally not seen, but what about the everyday folk?"

Lecture given Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 9:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Jesus said some 'un-Christ-like' things, given our culture's idea of Jesus, or even contemporary Christianity's idea of Jesus. These sayings give us heartburn to talk about and even more when we try and live them. While hard to swallow, these are life-giving words worth chewing on."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 9:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Jesus preached good news to poor, prisoners, blind, oppressed and abused people. Examine the history of race relations in the Churches of Christ through the voices of church leaders. Participants will explore this history in the context of the gospel described in Luke 4."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "The disciples of Jesus are people of prayer but become aware of a profound difference in the way Jesus prays. They ask Him for insights. He gives them a model and a perspective that changes everything."

Lecture given Monday, September 16, 2013, 1:15 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Myths about sex abound as people pursue it, often unaware of their true longings for love and intimacy. Discover the passion that drives desire, and laugh as you learn about a subject that can actually be fun and comfortable to discuss."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Hear first-hand experiences from the Ecumenical Movement, including praying with Benedict XVI and meeting in Geneva, Korea and Indonesia. Gary is director of the World Convention of Churches of Christ and Doug is an ACU professor and longtime member of the Faith and Order Commission of the National Council of Churches."

Lecture given Monday, September 16, 2013, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "First-century Christians were forced to think through their identity as they became distinct from Jews. Explore how Luke-Acts thought of Christianity, relationship to Israel, and relationship to Rome in an effort to think about our identity in the 21st century."

Lecture given Monday, September 16, 2013, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Some claim their church has no history and others offer interesting versions of Restoration heritage. Explore what may be lost if we tend to disown our roots or conceal our historical identity."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "In the world we see the conspicuous presence of women, yet the absence of women's voices in our sacred assemblies. Explore Joel's prophecy (Joel 2:28-29) through Luke and Acts to discover whether we can envision a future where God's Spirit is poured out on all flesh."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 9:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Explore the longings of women today and discover how the good news of Jesus Christ meets their deepest needs. The God who is the same yesterday, today and forever offers modern women the same hope and good news received by the women in Scripture."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Church leaders often invest in "the many" to reach a few. Jesus invested in "the few" to reach the many. Learn what His approach can look like in congregations today. Discover how churches grow from the surrounding culture and reach non-church people."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 1:15 PM at Abilene Christian University: "One's experience when praying the Lord's Prayer might change drastically by simply moving from a church auditorium to a jail cell. Find out if 20 prisoners can reshape your experience of this ancient prayer."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "What does it mean to be "marginal?" What does it mean to be "mainstream"? Discover the difference location makes in our Christian witness and how we navigate the complex realities of a religiously plural but predominantly Christian nation."

Lecture given Monday, September 16, 2013, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Children's ministry is not school nor is it babysitting. It is getting on the path with our children and their families and assimilating God's words into life. If kids do not follow Jesus when they are young, they are less likely to follow Him. Discover how we help children choose to follow Jesus, starting today."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 9:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Some claim their church has no history and others offer interesting versions of Restoration heritage. Explore what may be lost if we tend to disown our roots or conceal our historical identity."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 9:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Deep change in western culture presents challenges for Christians to faithfully follow Jesus and form new Kingdom communities. Join three seasoned church planting trainers who explore the changing face of new church development in our time."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 9:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "As a follow-up to the Living Letters performance of Philippians, actors Stephen and Juliette Trafton explore ways Scripture can impact the life and career of an actor. They also will explore how an actor's training can transform the church's understanding of Scripture."

Lecture given Monday, September 16, 2013, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Come experience a view of Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, during a time of violent upheaval. Hear Anay's edge-of-your-seat personal experiences coupled with Elaine's background ethnographic information on the complexities of factory worker situations. Discover stories of an education earned through perseverance and creativity."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Christians are increasingly perceived to be judgmental and intolerant. Concern about life hereafter is interpreted as no concern for life here and now. Christ was holy and a "friend to sinners." Discover how to become Christ's church in our communities."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Many people are talking about mentoring. Ministers, church leaders and other Christ-followers want a mentor. This class is for those who want a mentor and for those who want to be a more effective mentor."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Many people are talking about mentoring. Ministers, church leaders and other Christ-followers want a mentor. This class is for those who want a mentor and for those who want to be a more effective mentor."