A New Look at Models of Church Leadership - How Much Flexibility is there in a Biblical Model of Shepherding? transcript

A New Look at Models of Church Leadership - How Much Flexibility is there in a Biblical Model of Shepherding?

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The panel will explore various creative and effective ways for elders to lead within the context of biblical norms."
Date: September 18, 2013
Creator: Money, Royce
System: The Portal to Texas History
The New Perspective and the Gospel transcript

The New Perspective and the Gospel

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 3:00 PM at Abilene Christian University
Date: September 18, 2013
Creator: McKnight, Scot
System: The Portal to Texas History
Political, Religious and Cultural Polarization - A Nation and Church Divided transcript

Political, Religious and Cultural Polarization - A Nation and Church Divided

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Leaders from George Washington to Barack Obama have separated church and state to direct nations in a theoretical manner. Discover how this affects the church and its function."
Date: September 18, 2013
Creator: Pendergrass, George
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Prodigal Son - The Real Star transcript

The Prodigal Son - The Real Star

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "How many times have you heard this parable? You will be surprised what you do not see because of where you were raised. Who should have top billing? Is it the Prodigal Son, Gracious Father or Bitter Brother?"
Date: September 18, 2013
Creator: Cukrowski, Ken
System: The Portal to Texas History
Promise and Peril of Initiating and Leading Change - Engaging Our Culture transcript

Promise and Peril of Initiating and Leading Change - Engaging Our Culture

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Leaders must manage the inevitable transitions of congregational life, but effective leaders also initiate change as they lead their churches in honoring God's mission. This class will explore a process for initiating purposeful change in congregational practices."
Date: September 18, 2013
Creator: Stephens, Barry
System: The Portal to Texas History
Pushing Jesus Off A Cliff - The Church’s Response to Women transcript

Pushing Jesus Off A Cliff - The Church’s Response to Women

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Are Christians today, like Jesus' first "home church," happier to push Jesus off a cliff than accept the radical reorientation of his "good news"? Explore the church's response to Luke's stories of the oppressed set free."
Date: September 18, 2013
Creator: Niccum, Curt
System: The Portal to Texas History
Say What? - Disturbing Sayings of Jesus Part 3 transcript

Say What? - Disturbing Sayings of Jesus Part 3

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 10:00 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."
Date: September 18, 2013
Creator: Seidman, Chris
System: The Portal to Texas History
Scarred Faith - When Suffering Gives Way to Adventurous Faith, Part 3 transcript

Scarred Faith - When Suffering Gives Way to Adventurous Faith, Part 3

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 1:15 PM at Abilene Christian University: "We live in a world full of scars. They are physical, emotional, mental, and social. Every scar has a story behind it. Do we believe God can enter into the scars of our lives to redeem the story?"
Date: September 18, 2013
Creator: Ross, Josh
System: The Portal to Texas History
Seeking the Kingdom Not Just the Church - Discover the Adventure of Seeking First His Kingdom transcript

Seeking the Kingdom Not Just the Church - Discover the Adventure of Seeking First His Kingdom

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."
Date: September 18, 2013
Creator: Cagle, Terry
System: The Portal to Texas History
Someone To Talk To - Luke 11 transcript

Someone To Talk To - Luke 11

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."
Date: September 18, 2013
Creator: Abshier, Mark A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Spiritual Disciplines Hiding in the Laundry Pile - Finding Jesus in Real Life transcript

Spiritual Disciplines Hiding in the Laundry Pile - Finding Jesus in Real Life

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "When the demands of everyday life make spiritual retreat impossible, holy renewal can still be reality. Join a candid exploration of care for the spirit in the midst of caring for others, both in the workplace and at home."
Date: September 18, 2013
Creator: Delony, Sheila
System: The Portal to Texas History
Ten-Minute Transformation - 12 Spiritual Disciplines in 10 Minutes or Less transcript

Ten-Minute Transformation - 12 Spiritual Disciplines in 10 Minutes or Less

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."
Date: September 18, 2013
Creator: Altrock, Chris
System: The Portal to Texas History
Ten-Minute Transformation - Small Spiritual Steps to Revolutionize Life transcript

Ten-Minute Transformation - Small Spiritual Steps to Revolutionize Life

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."
Date: September 18, 2013
Creator: Altrock, Chris
System: The Portal to Texas History
Theological Vision at the Center of Ministry in Tim Keller's "Center Church" - Mission and Ministry transcript

Theological Vision at the Center of Ministry in Tim Keller's "Center Church" - Mission and Ministry

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Timothy Keller's new book, Center Church, offers a distinctive theological vision to mission, ministry and outreach. Participants are encouraged to read the book before participating in this class conversation."
Date: September 18, 2013
Creator: Reed, Carson
System: The Portal to Texas History
Touching the Lepers in Our World - The Marginalized Need Jesus Just Like You transcript

Touching the Lepers in Our World - The Marginalized Need Jesus Just Like You

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."
Date: September 18, 2013
Creator: Brice, Steven J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Ultimate Healing - Recovering From Sex Gone Wrong transcript

Ultimate Healing - Recovering From Sex Gone Wrong

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 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."
Date: September 18, 2013
Creator: Holladay, Steve & Holladay, Holly
System: The Portal to Texas History
We Bring Casseroles - What Does It Look Like To Be Present With People transcript

We Bring Casseroles - What Does It Look Like To Be Present With People

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In our attempt to create community and relationships we tend to organize the life out of both. The result is often unmet expectations, cynicism and disappointment. Rethink what it means to be community."
Date: September 18, 2013
Creator: Kasselman, Arlene
System: The Portal to Texas History
What Would Jesus Do - The Mission of Eternal Threads transcript

What Would Jesus Do - The Mission of Eternal Threads

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "What would Jesus do in places like Afghanistan? Discover what we can do to show compassion to the poor and declare the name of Jesus when words are not possible. Explore what Scripture says about social justice and the Kingdom of God."
Date: September 18, 2013
Creator: Egle, Linda
System: The Portal to Texas History
When the Church Comes Between You and God - Leading When Disillusionment Fills Your Soul transcript

When the Church Comes Between You and God - Leading When Disillusionment Fills Your Soul

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Being a church leader can be hazardous to your soul. Tending to the tasks of leading in an age of quick fixes often leads to disillusionment. Discover how a leader cares for the souls of others in a difficult season."
Date: September 18, 2013
Creator: King, Grady D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Word on the Street - Bright Lights, Big City transcript

The Word on the Street - Bright Lights, Big City

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "God is at work in the city, restoring all things and reconciling all things to Himself. Come and see how the Word takes flesh in the city. Encounter the Word on the street."
Date: September 18, 2013
Creator: Siburt, John
System: The Portal to Texas History