Lecture given Wednesday, February 20, 2002, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "The point of spirituality is relationship with God. Knowing God relationally requires that we listen for His word and live within it. Join us as we search together for a God-oriented life."

Lecture given Wednesday, February 20, 2002, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "The church cultivates believing souls by answering compelling questions, while the artist cultivates seeing souls by raising compelling images. Is there a conflict - an identity - in the believing artist's dual relationship with the Kingdom and the "world?" How can she be true to her work and be true to the community of faith?"

Lecture given Wednesday, February 20, 2002, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "How can we hope to "Recover Spirituality" without recovering a rubust doctrine of the indwelling Holy Spirit? Is spirituality anything other than life in the Spirit of God? This life in the Spirit begins at baptism - spirituality's defining moment. Rediscover the Spirit's grace working in your life."

Lecture given Wednesday, February 20, 2002, 11:00 AM at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Wednesday, February 20, 2002, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Why do some Christians appear to have little joy in the Lord? Why do so many Christians seek joy from what is destructive? God envisions that His church be a people who have found delight in Him."

Lecture given Wednesday, February 20, 2002, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "These presentations claim that the wrath of God is another face of His holy love dealing with humanity's sin. It embraces humanity as a whole and shows itself as the suffering we see in the world. The wrath not only speaks of the sinfulness of our sin; it proclaims God's steadfast refusal to let us sink without trace. And since His loving wrath is so pervasive and relentless, it implies a glorious end that will "justify the means.""

Lecture given Wednesday, February 20, 2002, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "When Jesus said, "Let the little children come to Me," He wasn't just inviting them to Sunday school; He was affirming their place in His Kingdom, His church. Growing a new generation of faith-filled Christians requires a commitment to rich communal practices that enable children to learn the language of faith, participate in the life of God's people and receive their lives as a celebration of the believing community."

Lecture given Wednesday, February 20, 2002, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Agriculturists and horticulturists often boast of their mystical green thumb, which helps them produce bountiful harvests of fruits, vegetables and flowers. These sessions will explore ways that the Christian can develop a "green thumb" as he or she seeks to fulfill that all-important mandate to grow spiritually."

Lecture given Wednesday, February 20, 2002, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Everyone wants to be part of a "faithful" church. But "faithful" to what? To an apostolic patter? To an inherited tradition? To the purposes God intends for the church? We are commissioned people. God has work for us to do. This class identifies what God wants the church to be about and encourages to put that work first."

Lecture given Wednesday, February 20, 2002, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Do you ever find in the frantic pace of life and its hectic demands that there is little time to simply be with God? Is it possible to have one's life guided by God's presence rather than the demands all around us? Come discover the way of "desert spirituality.""

Lecture given Wednesday, February 20, 2002, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In 100 years Africa has risen from a straggling missions zone to the center of world Christianity. How did this happen? Who was responsible? How have Churches of Christ figured in this transformation?"

Lecture given Wednesday, February 20, 2002, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "There is no more demanding role in the church than the service of an elder. Servant leadership requires spiritual depth. This class examines the spiritual qualities necessary for church leadership."

Lecture given Wednesday, February 20, 2002, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "What does it mean to be created in the image of God? IN what ways are we called to fulfill this goal? Is it completely a divine reality, merely a human reality, or a cooperative effort with God? The incarnation furnishes powerful answers to these questions and provides a balanced approach to spirituality."

Lecture given Wednesday, February 20, 2002, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "How can the past help us live in the present? Renovaré is a ministry committed to helping Christians answer this question. Come learn how Renovaré is transforming discipleship in local congregations."

Lecture given Wednesday, February 20, 2002, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "This is a practical applications class designed to help you find daily spirituality. It will help the learner develop a godly world-view to live by."

Lecture given Wednesday, February 20, 2002, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Our mission is to continue the work of Christ. That means seeking and saving the lost and equipping the saved as ministers of reconciliation. When churches recover that mission, they rekindle the fires of spiritual passion."

Lecture given Wednesday, February 20, 2002, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Unchurched people are nine times more likely to come to a new church rather than an established one. Starting a new church requires a well-conceived philosophy. Come hear one church's experience to bring these principles to life in fulfilling the ministry of God."

Lecture given Wednesday, February 20, 2002, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Everyone has heard about the book of Genesis, but how many of you have ever heard about, much less studied, its sequel? Come and join us as we read the thrilling story of God's new beginnings!"

Lecture given Wednesday, February 20, 2002, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Early classical theologians commonly described the spiritual life in the terms of the "threefold way," a journey both satisfying and stimulating one's hunger for God. This class will consider Old Testament texts that illuminate these three movements and how they might nourish the spiritual cravings of Christians today."

Lecture given Wednesday, February 20, 2002, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "September 11. This is the day our world changed. While people around the globe were affected by the acts of terror that day, none were more impacted than the citizens of New York City. Hear stories of ministry from the perspective of "ground zero" - stories from the Manhattan Church of Christ."

Lecture given Wednesday, February 20, 2002, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "These classes will explore the biblical passages that reveal the mystery of God and/or spiritual paths to knowing that mysterious God. Old Testament passages and Old Testament spirituality will be emphasized, but New Testament material also will be included."

Lecture given Wednesday, February 20, 2002, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "We are often overwhelmed when determining god's will for our lives. Naming God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit, this class focuses on the Trinity as a model for being. Come discover how our understandings of the Trinity should influence the way we make decisions."

Lecture given Wednesday, February 20, 2002, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In 1857 Robert Richardson, a friend and collegue of Alexander Campbell, wrote a series of articles for the Millennial Harbinger (edited by Campbell) entitled "Faith Versus Philosophy." These articles called for a spirituality that moved readers beyond an emphasis on forms. His call to a vital spirituality continues to speak with great relevance to the heirs of the Stone-Campbell movement. Come and share Richardson's hope for a life led by the Spirit."

Lecture given Wednesday, February 20, 2002, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In 1857 Robert Richardson, a friend and collegue of Alexander Campbell, wrote a series of articles for the Millennial Harbinger (edited by Campbell) entitled "Faith Versus Philosophy." These articles called for a spirituality that moved readers beyond an emphasis on forms. His call to a vital spirituality continues to speak with great relevance to the heirs of the Stone-Campbell movement. Come and share Richardson's hope for a life led by the Spirit."