The Apprentice - The Ministry of Supervision transcript

The Apprentice - The Ministry of Supervision

Lecture given Monday, February 20, 2006, 3:15 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Ministry internships provide aspiring ministers opportunities to learn from experienced ministers. Important moments in a person's education occur when learning takes place while serving. Topics include mentoring, theological reflection and ministerial training."
Date: February 20, 2006
Creator: Sensing, Tim
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Blind Revelations - "He Opened My Eyes" transcript

Blind Revelations - "He Opened My Eyes"

Lecture given Monday, February 20, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "How we see the problem is the problem! "Faith is the power...to understand those things which are not perceived by worldly senses." This class moves us from "self-realization" to "savior realization.""
Date: February 20, 2006
Creator: Murray, Kevin
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Celebration of Marriage - Wisdom from Years of Enriching Marriages transcript

Celebration of Marriage - Wisdom from Years of Enriching Marriages

Lecture given Monday, February 20, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "For so many, the names of Brecheen and Faulkner are synonymous with marriage enrichment. As we honor their ministry, come and celebrate marriage, both its power and possibilities."
Date: February 20, 2006
Creator: Breechen, Carl & Faulkner, Paul
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Christian Lawyer: An Oxymoron? - Reflections of a Trial Lawyer Who Works for Jesus transcript

A Christian Lawyer: An Oxymoron? - Reflections of a Trial Lawyer Who Works for Jesus

Lecture given Monday, February 20, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In this day of lawyer bashing and tort reform, can someone actually represent injured clients and serve God at the same time? Edward shares the biblical basis with practical examples."
Date: February 20, 2006
Creator: Fudge, Edward
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Christian Leadership - Strategic Thinking transcript

Christian Leadership - Strategic Thinking

Lecture given Monday, February 20, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Is strategic thinking a mere 'worldly concept' or does it also have a basis in the Bible? Using the book of Nehemiah, we will look at strategic planning and seek to make practical application."
Date: February 20, 2006
Creator: Walls, Benny R.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Christians Should Think Otherwise: The Call to a New Perspective - Suffering, Not the Worst Thing That Could Happen transcript

Christians Should Think Otherwise: The Call to a New Perspective - Suffering, Not the Worst Thing That Could Happen

Lecture given Monday, February 20, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "The short letter from James to the early church invites us to get a new perspective on...well, everything. Christianity isn't just an idea, it is a way of living. And behind the demands is a God who is jealous for us."
Date: February 20, 2006
Creator: Robarts, Charme
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Church Planting Returns - The Restoration Movement Meets the 21st Century transcript

Church Planting Returns - The Restoration Movement Meets the 21st Century

Lecture given Monday, February 20, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Church planting has become a buzz word, but the task still remains beyond the experience of most churches. These classes will help church leaders consider some important issues and connections for church planting within our Restoration heritage."
Date: February 20, 2006
Creator: Granberg, Stan
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Developing Leaders - Three Ways transcript

Developing Leaders - Three Ways

Lecture given Monday, February 20, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Leadership development should occupy the attention of all churches. These sessions focus on helping church leaders develop maturity and leadership among men and women in the local congregation."
Date: February 20, 2006
Creator: Fair, Ian & Mitchell, Mitch
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Discerning Leaders for an Advancing Kingdom - Leaders Who Lead! transcript

Discerning Leaders for an Advancing Kingdom - Leaders Who Lead!

Lecture given Monday, February 20, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Many churches have transitioned from autocratic to participatory leadership. But, is there more? Are we shaped as much by participation in America's democracy as we are by participating in God's life?"
Date: February 20, 2006
Creator: Peters, Doug
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Emergent Expressions - Betwixt and Between: Living in a Post-Everything World transcript

Emergent Expressions - Betwixt and Between: Living in a Post-Everything World

Lecture given Monday, February 20, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The last several years have given rise to a growing, generative conversation known as 'Emergent.' But is it more than coffee and candles? This class will explore the "Emergent" conversation - its roots, questions, directions and implications for Christianity."
Date: February 20, 2006
Creator: Palmer, Sean
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Empowering Boards for Leadership - Redefining Excellence in Governance transcript

Empowering Boards for Leadership - Redefining Excellence in Governance

Lecture given Monday, February 20, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Designed for board members and executives of non-profit organizations, this class will reveal how boards can see past the clutter of day-to-day details and provide real governance for their organizations."
Date: February 20, 2006
Creator: Packer, Barry
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Falling Away: Why Christians Lose Faith and What Can Be Done About It - Who is Most Likely to Fall Away? transcript

Falling Away: Why Christians Lose Faith and What Can Be Done About It - Who is Most Likely to Fall Away?

Lecture given Monday, February 20, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This class discusses the research that has been done on why Christians lose faith. We will describe how it comes about, what can be done to prevent it, and how to help those who have fallen away."
Date: February 20, 2006
Creator: Simmons, Brian
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
For God So Loved the World - Setting Our Hearts on John 3:16 in a Troubled World transcript

For God So Loved the World - Setting Our Hearts on John 3:16 in a Troubled World

Lecture given Monday, February 20, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "These four - a counselor, social worker, children's minister, and English professor - discuss what it is like to live prayerfully with John 3:16 in relation to the worlds they inhabit. Lectio divina meets our world."
Date: February 20, 2006
Creator: Bost-Henegar, Amy; Metcalf, Carolyn; Weathers, Steve & Wilson, Peter
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Fruit of the Spirit - Paul's Lists of Virtues transcript

The Fruit of the Spirit - Paul's Lists of Virtues

Lecture given Monday, February 20, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This class will open the conversation surrounding Paul's "fruit of the Spirit" in Galatians 5, as well as other passages of Scripture where virtues are listed as characteristics of those who follow Christ. How might we cultivate these virtues today as people of God?"
Date: February 20, 2006
Creator: Christian, Jeff
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Glorifying God with One Voice - The Challenges of Encountering Difference transcript

Glorifying God with One Voice - The Challenges of Encountering Difference

Lecture given Monday, February 20, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The gospel demands that human boundaries be dissolved for the sake of God's kingdom. This class explores effective ways of defining, facing and enjoying the rewards of crossing ethnic and cultural differences."
Date: February 20, 2006
Creator: Bowers, Calvin
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
God In the Neighborhood - Implications for Ministry transcript

God In the Neighborhood - Implications for Ministry

Lecture given Monday, February 20, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "As Eugene Peterson translates John 1:14, he says "The Word became flesh and blood, and moved into the neighborhood." What does God look like in our neighborhood? Let's find out what this means for our lives together."
Date: February 20, 2006
Creator: Love, D'Esta
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hollywood's Challenge for the Church - The Church Goes to the Movies transcript

Hollywood's Challenge for the Church - The Church Goes to the Movies

Lecture given Monday, February 20, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "A well-informed understanding of how Hollywood communicates morally, sparks theological conversation, and culturally impacts our youth and churches will allow Christians to speak with a voice that is both redemptive and critically engaging."
Date: February 20, 2006
Creator: Stevenson, Gregory
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
How God Can Change a Church - Growing Closer to God and to Each Other transcript

How God Can Change a Church - Growing Closer to God and to Each Other

Lecture given Monday, February 20, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Reflections on an example of how God is working through leadership to change the hearts and minds of an older congregation of under 300 members. Observations on how it is happening and important lessons that were learned during the process."
Date: February 20, 2006
Creator: Eckman, Steve
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
How We Tried to Reconcile - A History of 20th Century Unity Efforts in the Stone-Campbell Movement transcript

How We Tried to Reconcile - A History of 20th Century Unity Efforts in the Stone-Campbell Movement

Lecture given Monday, February 20, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Though division in the Stone-Campbell Movement had become a reality by the early 20th century, there were always people who refused to be complacent about it. This often hidden story will be told by two who have been a part of many of these efforts."
Date: February 20, 2006
Creator: DeWalt, Chris & Garrett, Leroy
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Imagine a Marriageā€¦ - The Marriage That Walks on Water (Matthew 14:29) transcript

Imagine a Marriageā€¦ - The Marriage That Walks on Water (Matthew 14:29)

Lecture given Monday, February 20, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "What if we could use some of the pictures of the ministry of Jesus to shape how we view our marriages? Beyond rules and roles, this class hopes that we can see our marriages in the stories of Jesus."
Date: February 20, 2006
Creator: Barcenas, Ignacio
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Is He Calling Me? - Our Jobs and Christian Vocation transcript

Is He Calling Me? - Our Jobs and Christian Vocation

Lecture given Monday, February 20, 2006, 3:15 PM at Abilene Christian University: "It's easy to think of prophets, apostles, or even present day ministers as being called to the work of God in the world. But what about accountants, carpenters or airline attendants? This panel will discuss how to think of our work as calling from God."
Date: February 20, 2006
Creator: Bouldin, Todd; Clark, Rebecca; Grant, John; Hughes, Richard & Lytle, Rick
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Jesus' Teaching, Take Two! - Restudying the Teaching of Jesus Through Drama transcript

Jesus' Teaching, Take Two! - Restudying the Teaching of Jesus Through Drama

Lecture given Monday, February 20, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Congregationally produced drama and film can help make modern Bible applications. "Jennifer's Gift" is an example of a short film designed for today's study of the "Widow's Offering" in Mark 12:41-44. A look at production, lessons and teaching."
Date: February 20, 2006
Creator: Bearden, David
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
John: The "Different" Gospel - Accounting for a Different Content and Themes transcript

John: The "Different" Gospel - Accounting for a Different Content and Themes

Lecture given Monday, February 20, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "John's numerous themes are not only different, but are developed in unique ways. John also poses chronological problems - the clearing of the temple, the anointing at Bethany, the Last Supper, and so forth. What about these Johannine differences?"
Date: February 20, 2006
Creator: Lightfoot, Neil R.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Judging with Righteous Judgment - The Way Jesus Knows Truth transcript

Judging with Righteous Judgment - The Way Jesus Knows Truth

Lecture given Monday, February 20, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Jesus healed a man on the Sabbath and so provoked the Jews that they wanted to kill him. He later attended a Jewish feast and boldly taught the people. Locked in his teachings are methods for knowing truth and judgment righteously."
Date: February 20, 2006
Creator: Redd, Harold R.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History