Lecture given Tuesday, September 23, 2008, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Life transformation is too much to expect from a 45-minute Sunday morning Bible class...or is it? Reading and studying Scripture is community should be more than an exercise in appreciating theology or passing on information. In this hour discover practical ideas for training teachers and creating a class environment that invites God's work of conforming us to the image of the Son."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 23, 2008, 1:30 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Most Christians say they reject 'health and wealth' theology. Most Christians seem to want more than anything to be healthy and wealthy. Amos has something to say to most Christians."

Lecture given Monday, September 22, 2008, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Utilizing experimental methods and hands-on activities, this interactive class emphasizes the importance evangelism and missions in Bible school curriculum to encourage children in their role to practice the Great Commission."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "One of the struggles in dealing with issues of race in our churches is we are often left feeling there is nothing we can do. We become hopeless and, not surprisingly, nothing changes. So how can awareness of racial issues become a positive first step toward true racial reconciliation? What can we actually do to begin the process in our lives and churches?"

Lecture given Monday, September 22, 2008, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "God conflict? Paul escorts you to the front row to witness and participate in God's outbreak of peace. Allow God's righteousness to guide your discovery of your birthright as peacemaker."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In the 1960s, campus evangelism was the most exciting and controversial movement among Churches of Christ. Led by Jim Bevis and Rex Vermillion, the short-lived ministry touched more than 40,000 students and some 400 campuses. Campus Evangelism "closed its doors" in 1970. Jim Bevis, co-founder of CE, shares his perspective of what happened."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 23, 2008, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "We are at war and the battlefield is our minds! These lessons examine the effects of our thinking on how we live and interact. Special focus will be given to the significant influence of parental thinking and moral reasoning on eventual child behaviors. Practical suggestions from Scripture are offered for jumping tracks to more Christ-like thinking and functioning."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 23, 2008, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Are you ready to move your life from "maintenance" to "mission"? Is your church longing to shift from boredom to battle and from conflict to conquest? In an age filled with bored Christians and conflict-ridden congregations, the book of Joshua gives us a prescription on how to move from maintenance to mission and discover what a "Missional church" is all about."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 23, 2008, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "How the local church can meet the needs of missionaries at every stage of his or her career cycle."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 23, 2008, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Every church desires to join more fully in God's mission. Unfortunately, some of the ways we do church can hamper our call to be the church. Join the conversation as we explore ways to turn our churches loose for ministry."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "These classes examine how Paul addresses the competing concepts of identity at work within the Jewish and Gentile Christians in Rome, and asks how Paul's vision of Christian identity applies to us today."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 23, 2008, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This workshop helps participants think about preaching Old Testament texts concerning justice. Each session addresses a genre of biblical text and panelists discuss the move from text to sermon. Since biblical texts often conceive of justice as reciprocal, generous, mutually beneficial relationships, preaching can help us move beyond guilt to true community."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 23, 2008, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In the 1960s, campus evangelism was the most exciting and controversial movement among Churches of Christ. Led by Jim Bevis and Rex Vermillion, the short-lived ministry touched more than 40,000 students and some 400 campuses. Campus Evangelism "closed its doors" in 1970. Jim Bevis, co-founder of CE, shares his perspective of what happened."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 23, 2008, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Like Texas bluebonnets in April, nonprofits, para-church organizations are springing up everywhere, inviting local Christian congregations to sponsor, participate in their specialized ministries and finance them. Join us as we examine the benefits and challenges of those who "labor alongside.""

Lecture given Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Jesus said "For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks." Is there a connection between what we say and what resides in our hearts? What does God expect us to do with it and how can our "overflow" be pleasing to Him? This class discusses the challenges we face surrendering all we are to the Lordship of Jesus."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "This class discusses some of the greatest challenges facing the church in the 21st century and what it takes to make the greatest impact on our communities and churches."

Lecture given Monday, September 22, 2008, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "People across North America are exploring new/old ways of following Jesus. Sometimes called Emergent, New Monastic, Simple, Virtual or House Church, these expressions of Kingdom life hold exciting possibilities and significant challenges. Join a vibrant discussion with leading practitioner-coaches in this movement."

Lecture given Monday, September 22, 2008, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "White Christians are often unaware of the ways the social systems in the United States favor 'white' ways of doing things. This class is an introduction to the ways white privilege hinders true racial unity in Christ."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 23, 2008, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "God conflict? Paul escorts you to the front row to witness and participate in God's outbreak of peace. Allow God's righteousness to guide your discovery of your birthright as peacemaker."

Lecture given Monday, September 22, 2008, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Tuesday, September 23, 2008, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Tuesday, September 23, 2008, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "What does Paul mean when he writes, "if you confess with your mouth that 'Jesus Christ is Lord' and you believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved"? Church history reveals that the blood of the martyrs is the seed for the church's growth. While the history of the Chinese church is one of persecution, it is also a history of vibrant revival, mission movements, and house churches."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "We in the Restoration Movement are unique. We have a model of leadership that involves ministers/evangelists and elders/pastors. We train ministers but unfortunately have not intentionally developed elders for the church in a post-Christian culture. However, elders emerge in an intentional development ministry."