Lecture given Wednesday, June 25, 2003 at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Come hear the minister and director of the Village of Hope orphanage in Ghana tell his story of how serving as a boy interpreter prepared him for evangelism. Sign language became a tool to deliver the gospel to a neglected and forgotten people bound by silence."

Lecture given Tuesday, February 19, 2002, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Some churches complain that the Lord's Supper has become a ritual, while others see it as a barrier to reaching seekers. There are ways to move the Supper from the periphery to the center of our assemblies and to integrate it with the teaching theme of the day. Come explore the options."

Lecture given Tuesday, February 20, 2001, 3:30 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Churches of Christ have recently been included in a major study of American congregations. This series of classes examines the nature of the study, what we have learned about our congregations, and how the survey can be useful in the local church."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "The witness of Scripture is consistent from beginning to end: God cares for the poor, and He expects His people to as well. How should the church live in a world where the gap between rich and poor continues to widen?"

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "We have so personalized God that we find it difficult to see God as the prime mover of history. Yet the biblical writings consistently portray God as moving through history to accomplish His purposes. What are those purposes and moves?"

Lecture given Tuesday, February 19, 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 Tuesday, February 20, 2001, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The Father-God who created mankind also knows our heart. He wants our hearts to be consecrated for His purposes. Jesus' death on the cross for us "cuts" our hearts, exposes "contaminated" hearts and "captures" our hearts when they are changed."

Lecture given Wednesday, February 23, 2000, 11:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "How 'Let's Start Talking' is helping mission churches reach new people; methods of teaching; how LST is organized; and why missionaries are excited about using this tool."

Lecture given Wednesday, June 25, 2003 at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "One of the on-going tensions of the Christian life is how to relate to the world cultures in which we live. This is not only true of the irreligion the world presents, but of the religious views it offers. Colossians also wrestles with this problem."

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "These authors will be presenting material from the fourth volume in the 'Heart of the Restoration' series. How do we best account for the church? These authors suggest that the church is primarily the community that lives within the story of God."

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "What is God's design and purpose for marriage? How is marriage a crucible for transformation into greater Christlikeness? What impact does a holy union have on children, the community of faith and the world at large?"

Lecture given Tuesday, September 19, 2006, 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 are conflict, an infidelity, in seeing the artist's dual relationship with the Kingdom and the "world"?"

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 vioce of Jesus call us to love Him, and Him alone!"

Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In a world filled with uneasiness and insecurity, assurance of God is one of the greatest needs in the believer's life. Assurance in God provides an anchor of confidence and hope in the midst of pain and sorrow."

Lecture given Tuesday, February 19, 2002, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The Churches of Christ today are hungering for spiritual depth and substance and are searching for it in a wide variety of places. What spiritual resources can we find within our own Restoration heritage? You may be surprised."

Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This class is making the case that the biblical call is for people to imitate Christ, not his first century church's methods or practices. When people who are in community with each other, they are a Church of Christ."

Lecture given Tuesday, February 20, 2001, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Missions curriculum offers new direction and preparation for "non-traditional" missionaries. The Hills will share experiences and ideas and field questions from class members. Worldwide kingdom service welcomes the chance to enable people in pre-retirement years."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 19, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "The church is always exploring the relationship between the gospel and the church's context for the sake of saving lost souls. This exploration is necessary for our current context as well. What was old is new again, but is it the same old song?"

Lecture given Monday, September 22, 2008, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The church's efforts to ameliorate poverty and pursue social justice are often disconnected from its Missional purpose. Do churches struggle to identify the authority to address social problems? We will discuss Missional authority and private troubles."

Lecture given Wednesday, June 25, 2003 at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Tuesday, February 22, 2000, 3:30 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Almost 400 teens and parents were questioned on what issues families and teens were currently facing. The results will be presented along with suggestions on how church leaders can meet the needs of families and teens."

Lecture given Tuesday, February 20, 2001, 11:00 AM at Abilene Christian University