The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 97, No. 45, Ed. 1 Friday, March 27, 2009 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 97, No. 45, Ed. 1 Friday, March 27, 2009

Bi-weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: March 27, 2009
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 97, No. 40, Ed. 1 Friday, February 27, 2009 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 97, No. 40, Ed. 1 Friday, February 27, 2009

Bi-weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: February 27, 2009
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 97, No. 2, Ed. 1 Wednesday, August 27, 2008 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 97, No. 2, Ed. 1 Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Bi-weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: August 27, 2008
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 96, No. 39, Ed. 1, Wednesday, February 27, 2008 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 96, No. 39, Ed. 1, Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Tri-weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: February 27, 2008
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 96, No. 1, Ed. 1, Monday, August 27, 2007 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 96, No. 1, Ed. 1, Monday, August 27, 2007

Tri-weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: August 27, 2007
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 95, No. 52, Ed. 1, Friday, April 27, 2007 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 95, No. 52, Ed. 1, Friday, April 27, 2007

Tri-weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: April 27, 2007
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 95, No. 18, Ed. 1, Friday, October 27, 2006 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 95, No. 18, Ed. 1, Friday, October 27, 2006

Tri-weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: October 27, 2006
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 95, No. 10, Ed. 1, Wednesday, September 27, 2006 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 95, No. 10, Ed. 1, Wednesday, September 27, 2006

Weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: September 27, 2006
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 94, No. 31, Ed. 1, Friday, January 27, 2006 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 94, No. 31, Ed. 1, Friday, January 27, 2006

Weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: January 27, 2006
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
1805: A 200-Year Perspective - Part 1 transcript

1805: A 200-Year Perspective - Part 1

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "1805 was a critical year in the life of the newly coalescing Restoration Movement. The experiences of Thomas Campbell, Barton W. Stone, Elias Smith and Abner Jones further confirmed and solidified these leaders in their conviction that those committed to Christ are to be united in deed and word."
Date: June 27, 2005
Creator: Olbricht, Tom
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
1805: A 200-Year Perspective - Part 2 transcript

1805: A 200-Year Perspective - Part 2

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "1805 was a critical year in the life of the newly coalescing Restoration Movement. The experiences of Thomas Campbell, Barton W. Stone, Elias Smith and Abner Jones further confirmed and solidified these leaders in their conviction that those committed to Christ are to be united in deed and word."
Date: June 27, 2005
Creator: Olbricht, Tom
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
1805: A 200-Year Perspective - Part 3 transcript

1805: A 200-Year Perspective - Part 3

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "1805 was a critical year in the life of the newly coalescing Restoration Movement. The experiences of Thomas Campbell, Barton W. Stone, Elias Smith and Abner Jones further confirmed and solidified these leaders in their conviction that those committed to Christ are to be united in deed and word."
Date: June 27, 2005
Creator: Olbricht, Tom
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Abilene Christian University: Since You Have Been Raised With Christ. 87th Annual Bible Lectureship. February 20-23, 2005 transcript

Abilene Christian University: Since You Have Been Raised With Christ. 87th Annual Bible Lectureship. February 20-23, 2005

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Remember the three R's of grade school; reading, 'riting and 'rithmetic? They were foundational to learning in school. Are there similar foundational disciplines for the Christian walk? Come find out as we explore Bible study, journaling and prayer."
Date: June 27, 2005
Creator: Stead, Matthew A.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
ACU's North American Church Planting Initiative transcript

ACU's North American Church Planting Initiative

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "In 2003, ACU began planning on a major new initiative to increase the number and effectiveness of church planters for North America. Learn about the progess and opportunities to be involved in this exciting new work"
Date: June 27, 2005
Creator: Love, Mark
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Ancient Disciplines for Today's Disciples transcript

Ancient Disciplines for Today's Disciples

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Youth Ministry tends to focus on "The Latest and Greatest" thing. In contrast, the church and faith of Christians has been sustained through ancient rituals and disciplines. Let's see how ancient spiritual practices can aid the spiritual formation of our youth (and youth workers) today."
Date: June 27, 2005
Creator: Hinkle, Jim
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Babylonian Reads Genesis in 900 B.C.E. transcript

A Babylonian Reads Genesis in 900 B.C.E.

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Enkidu, a Marduk-worshipping Babylonian, moves to Jerusalem in 900 b.C.E. His Hebrew neighbor gives him an evangelistic tract: "The Book of Genesis." Reading Genesis through Enkidu's eyes, what would have struck him as profoundly revolutionary? Today's readers cannot fully appreciate the nature of Genesis until they read it through ancient-Mesopotamian glasses."
Date: June 27, 2005
Creator: Dickinson, Royce, Jr.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Baptism: The Work of God transcript

Baptism: The Work of God

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Since Christ is all-sufficient and all we need for fullness of life, these classes will explore how we become hidden in Christ. Especially important for our discussion will be the death and resurrection we experience with Christ in baptism."
Date: June 27, 2005
Creator: Fair, Ian A.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Beauty of Holiness: the Holiness of Beauty - Part 1 transcript

The Beauty of Holiness: the Holiness of Beauty - Part 1

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "This class will explore the tensions Christians experience as participants in the arts, affirming the role of believers in the creative enterprise."
Date: June 27, 2005
Creator: Tippens, Darryl L. & Weathers, Steve
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Becoming the Church of the Nativity transcript

Becoming the Church of the Nativity

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "How can the church best serve the interests of the Kingdom in a rapidly changing world? To minister effectively in our context, we will have to bring new understandings of what it means to minister in the marketplace. Let's think together about taking the gospel to the marketplace."
Date: June 27, 2005
Creator: McLaughlin, Don
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Being "Always Ready to Give An Answer..." transcript

Being "Always Ready to Give An Answer..."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "You are always encouraging your weekly Bible study to "invite their 'un-churched' friends!" One of them has, and now a real live non-Christian sits in the circle for the first time. What do you do? What will you do!?"
Date: June 27, 2005
Creator: Parrish, Wilson
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Believer's Baptism for Believer's Children - Part 1 transcript

Believer's Baptism for Believer's Children - Part 1

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "A perennial issue in churches that practice believer's baptism is what to do with young children who express a desire to be baptized. How can a church honor and encourage faith expression in children and at the same time preserve baptism as a mature faith decision?"
Date: June 27, 2005
Creator: Neilson, Shelley
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Believer's Baptism for Believer's Children - Part 2 transcript

Believer's Baptism for Believer's Children - Part 2

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "A perennial issue in churches that practice believer's baptism is what to do with young children who express a desire to be baptized. How can a church honor and encourage faith expression in children and at the same time preserve baptism as a mature faith decision?"
Date: June 27, 2005
Creator: Neilson, Shelley
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Biblical Vision for a Non-Religious World transcript

A Biblical Vision for a Non-Religious World

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Our congregations struggle in places where we directly encounter today's postmodern and "post-Christian" world. This class explores how we can recapture God's vision of a "missional church" that can impact city, campus and secular world."
Date: June 27, 2005
Creator: Locke, Jason
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Birth and Death of the Early Scottish Restoration transcript

Birth and Death of the Early Scottish Restoration

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Eighteenth-century Scotland produced an active restoration movement under the leadership of John Glas and Robert Sandeman. Within 40 years more than 50 congregations were spread across Scotland, England, New England and Canada. But by 1999 the movement was extinct. Why? What happened? What can be learned?"
Date: June 27, 2005
Creator: McMillon, Lynn A.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History