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 Tuesday, September 17, 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 Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus envisions us becoming more generous with our possessions, gracious toward people, and genuine in our piety. But given our hectic schedules, is this life possible? Explore the tiny spiritual disciplines that make the difference."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus envisions us becoming more generous with our possessions, gracious toward people, and genuine in our piety. But given our hectic schedules, is this life possible? Explore the tiny spiritual disciplines that make the difference."

Lecture given Monday, September 16, 2013, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "The popularity of C. S. Lewis continues 50 years after his death. This class will consider passages in his writings that will offer spiritual blessing to the readers."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "The popularity of C. S. Lewis continues 50 years after his death. This class will consider passages in his writings that will offer spiritual blessing to the readers."

Lecture given Monday, September 16, 2013, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In most stories the good guys are easy to recognize from the bad guys. In the best stories, however, the characters are harder to peg and full of surprises. Jesus tells the best stories. Listen to them again."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In most stories the good guys are easy to recognize from the bad guys. In the best stories, however, the characters are harder to peg and full of surprises. Jesus tells the best stories. Listen to them again."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In most stories the good guys are easy to recognize from the bad guys. In the best stories however, the characters are harder to peg and full of surprises. Jesus tells the best stories. Listen to them again."

Lecture given Monday, September 16, 2013, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Church conversations about homosexuality often focus on theology and politics while neglecting the real people with the most at stake in the debate. Hear one student's reflections on his experiences as a sexual minority in Churches of Christ and at Abilene Christian University."

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 Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Hear stories of churches seeking to understand the Bible's teaching about gender and worship. Gary led a congregation through study and implementation of expanded roles for women. Sara works with elders and ministers as they explore women's roles in church. Explore resources like "A Woman Called.""

Lecture given Monday, September 16, 2013, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Hear stories of churches seeking to understand the Bible's teaching about gender and worship. Gary led a congregation through study and implementation of expanded roles for women. Sara works with elders and ministers as they explore women's roles in church. Explore resources like "A Woman Called.""

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Hear stories of churches seeking to understand the Bible's teaching about gender and worship. Gary led a congregation through study and implementation of expanded roles for women. Sara works with elders and ministers as they explore women's roles in church. Explore resources like "A Woman Called.""

Lecture given Sunday, September 15, 2013, 8:30 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Using both musical and movie, this conversation explores the theological treasures of Les Misérables. Perfect late night fare for theology and Les Mis nerds, and for anyone with a heart for "the miserable ones." Can you hear the people sing?"

Lecture given Monday, September 16, 2013, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Library archives preserve troves of missionary letters, reports, and photographs. Stories of faith may be recovered from these neglected documents. How will missionary records of the digital age be preserved? Join the conversation with your ideas, strategies, and practices to rescue our future past."

Lecture given Monday, September 16, 2013, 10:00 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, 10:00 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 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 Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "As a generation of millennials prepare to enter congregational ministry, what are their most pressing concerns about serving the church? What can we learn from the hopes and questions of young ministers and students?"

Lecture given Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "As young people put on headphones and old people run away from technology, we witness a communication barrier between generations. Seek ways to understand and communicate over this divide so we all can benefit from the promise with future generations to come."

Lecture given Monday, September 16, 2013, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "As young people put on headphones and old people run away from technology, we witness a communication barrier between generations. Seek ways to understand and communicate over this divide so we all can benefit from the promise with future generations to come."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "As young people put on headphones and old people run away from technology, we witness a communication barrier between generations. Seek ways to understand and communicate over this divide so we all can benefit from the promise with future generations to come."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Many people are overlooked, despised, rejected, discriminated and oppressed. In Luke 5:12-16, Jesus illustrates that real followers of Jesus are those who touch the marginalized. Discover how contemporary Christians also may touch people."