Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Does the Bible really teach that Christianity is self-denying? Experiencing Christianity as restrictive can drain our souls and weaken spiritual life. There is a better way. Why not indulge in the pleasures of God and enjoy Him forever?"

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Isaiah's charge in Isaiah 6 concerns preaching (until no one can bear to hear another thing, until no one will hear another thing, until there is no hope, until the hearts of the people are so hard they will never turn). However, with the heart of a lover, God sent Isaiah because 'if they did hear,' they 'might' turn. And if they turned, He 'would forgive.'"

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "With the release of a new, expanded edition of 'The Cruciform Church: Becoming a Cross-Shaped People in a Secular World' (1990, 2004), the author examines challenges of being a cross-shaped people today. Do churches truly receive the sinful and broken with the love of Jesus? Can the practice of baptism be strengthened and renewed? Does today's interest in 'spirituality' lead to the formation of disciples?"

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "With the release of a new, expanded edition of 'The Cruciform Church: Becoming a Cross-Shaped People in a Secular World' (1990, 2004), the author examines challenges of being a cross-shaped people today. Do churches truly receive the sinful and broken with the love of Jesus? Can the practice of baptism be strengthened and renewed? Does today's' interest in 'spirituality' lead to the formation of disciples?"

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "With the release of a new, expanded edition of 'The Cruciform Church: Becoming a Cross-Shaped People in a Secular World' (1990, 2004), the author examines challenges of being a cross-shaped people today. Do churches truly receive the sinful and broken with the love of Jesus? Can the practice of baptism be strengthened and renewed? Does today's interest in 'spirituality' lead to the formation of disciples?"

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Hopelessness haunts the globe and many corners of the church. Class examines our current setting and strategies for being agents of hope by telling the story effectively and authentically 'being the church.'"

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Hopelessness haunts the globe and many corners of the church. Class examines our current setting and strategies for being agents of hope by telling the story effectively and authentically 'being the church.'"

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Hopelessness haunts the globe and many corners of the church. Class examines our current setting and strategies for being agents of hope by telling the story effectively and authentically 'being the church.'"

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Isaiah's vision is full of images and metaphors depicting God's shalom. Today's church would do well to recapture this vision and see that one of its principal missions is to become a place where people can experience shalom in the here-and-now as well as in the hereafter."

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Isaiah's vision is full of images and metaphors depicting God's shalom. Today's church would do well to recapture this vision and see that one of its principal missions is to become a place where people can experience shalom in the here-and-now as well as in the hereafter."

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Isaiah's vision is full of images and metaphors depicting God's shalom. Today's church would do well to recapture this vision and see that one of its principal missions is to become a place where people can experience shalom in the here-and-now as well as in the hereafter."

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "God has prepared a vast spiritual harvest among the growing Hispanic population in the U. S. Explore the challenges of training able workers for this field."

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "For nearly 20 years, silence has marked the relationship between the ICOC and 'mainline' churches of Christ. This year's forum breaks the silence. Representatives of each movement will come together to practice the spiritual art of Christian conversation. Come and be a part of this historic conversation."

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "'I can resist everything except temptation,' said playwright Oscar Wilde. Temptations! We face lots of them during the course of a day. These sessions present practical steps to help us resist temptation."

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Church leaders tell stories of their personal and church involvement in efforts aimed at renewal and reconciliation among estranged followers of Christ in the Stone-Campbell heritage."

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Rediscover God's design for Christianity and allow Christ to transform you by His unfailing love. Be reminded of His unselfish desire to trade His home in heaven so that yours could be created. WARNING: Participation in these classes may result in laughter, encouragement and fun - inspiring you to live the life God intended."

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Rediscover God's design for Christianity and allow Christ to transform you by His unfailing love. Be reminded of His unselfish desire to trade His home in heaven so that yours could be created. WARNING: Participation in these classes may result in laughter, encouragement and fun - inspiring you to live the life God intended."

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Rediscover God's design for Christianity and allow Christ to transform you by His unfailing love. Be reminded of His unselfish desire to trade His home in heaven so that yours could be created. WARNING: Participation in these classes may result in laughter, encouragement and fun - inspiring you to live the life God intended."

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Based on their experiences in Africa, John and Sara will explore cultural issues and themes. They will consider what other cultures and people can teach us about our world and about the kingdom of God."

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Based on their experiences in Africa, John and Sara will explore cultural issues and themes. They will consider what other cultures and people can teach us about our world and about the kingdom of God."

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Reclaim four hidden biblical metaphors that breathe through our lives: wind, stone, fire and water. Rescue their message from the absolutes of science and the abstractions of New Age. Restore their witness. Release them to magnify the intangible."

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Reclaim four hidden biblical metaphors that breathe through our lives: wind, stone, fire and water. Rescue their message from the absolutes of science and the abstractions of New Age. Restore their witness. Release them to magnify the intangible."

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Psychologists at ACU are discovering that a relationship with God is experienced more like a parent-child bond or an adulthood love relationship with all the accompanying complexities. Come find out how our families and churches are helping or hindering falling in love with God."