Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Contemporary studies of spiritual formation and pastoral care focus on the minister's response to individual crises. Paul's work included the transformation of communities into the image of Christ. His pastoral care included acceptance of the individual and the demand for change."

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "While the gospels claim Jesus preached good news to the poor, the church seems to have lost that message and audience. Is the failure of the church to reach the poor rooted in the very message we proclaim? Come explore ways of recovering the message Jesus preached so we can reach the people Jesus targeted."

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: "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."

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "As the church enters its fourth prevailing worldview, this class will explore the movement of the church through its precious worldviews. It will also consider the need for a proactive and hopeful future as opposed to one that is reactive and hopeless."

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

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: "We want easy answers to questions about church growth. Not unlike Isaiah, genuine growth takes place when churches are willing to pay the price of strategic planning by shifting into neutral and catching God's vision for the kingdom."

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Sexual abuse, particularly the sexual abuse of children, is a non-denominational problem confronting churches. What are the signs of abuse? How can we respond lovingly and faithfully to the needs of the abused, the abuser, the congregation and society?"

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Isaiah's prophetic career began with a personal encounter with God that opened Isaiah's eyes to God's perspective on the sin around him. His prophecies continue to challenge God's people to come face to face with the God who sees and hears."

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Can we enhance the prospect of lasting renewal by allowing theology (especially eschatology) and our experience to inform our quest? Reproducing old messes or producing new ones is disastrous to renewal. What can we realistically expect or hope for in renewal?"

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Non-Christian Americans rarely come and stay in the churches most of us know. To see post-Christian, nie-pagan Americans become disciples of Jesus, we will need different kinds of churches. What will those churches be like? Explore how the ancient and contemporary believers have led pagans into the family of God."

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "In American inner cities, violent crimes have become pandemic. More than ever, those who live in our cities need messages of hope and transformation. Come and hear life-saving messages for the inner city."

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "The need for new churches in America is urgent. For large and small congregations that respond, what are the key issues, questions and challenges?"

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: "How would we structure our congregations if we thought of ourselves as aliens and wayfarers in this world rather than citizens? The book of Titus suggests such an order."

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "This class will help people discover and fulfill God's purpose for their lives. All of God's people are meant to live with purpose, passion and prosperity. Come find a purpose-filled center for your life."

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "The Stone-Campbell Restoration Movement aimed from its beginning to renew the church to what God wants it to be. This is a rich legacy from which to draw for renewal in today's church. Garrett and Doug Foster of Abilene examine our heritage and current efforts to be a church after God's heart."

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "The socio-cultural usefulness of today's church is debatable. Many urban centers lie in virtual ruins. Can the church afford to absolve itself from the process of healing the malaise? Classes will examine the predicament and consider potential strategies."

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "We've been called to follow Jesus in complete, wholehearted obedience. Even though we've said 'yes' to Him, there is constant possibility that our minds may somehow be led astray from our sincere and pure devotion to Christ. Listen to the voice of Jesus call to us to love Him, and Him alone!"