Lecture given Tuesday, September 23, 2008, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "If you love only those who love you, why should you get credit for that... love your enemies! Do good to them. What do Jesus' words from Luke 6 mean in a world where so much anger, terrorism, corruption, judgment and brutality pervade our televisions, newspapers, politics and even our churches. How will we choose to be different in this world? What are the consequences of such a choice?"

Lecture given Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In these times of change, the church is discovering deep new opportunities for vibrant expression. Across North America, these faith communities present an alternative story about how life can be lived, and Christians are discovering how the news they bear is indeed good."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "More than 100 years ago, American missionaries began planting Churches of Christ in Africa. Since then, the African church has grown and matured. Today, African congregations outnumber American congregations and the African church continues to grow as American church declines. What lessons may American churches learn from African churches?"

Lecture given Wednesday, February 23, 2000, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "From a published manual by the same title for this class, important discussions will focus on developing effective ministries to senior adults of local congregations."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 23, 2008, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "The bicentennial of Thomas Campbell's "Declaration and Address" and the anniversary of the "Centennial Convention" in Pittsburgh in 1909 provide the background for powerful new calls for unity in events planned for 2009"

Lecture given Wednesday, February 23, 2000, 3:30 PM at Abilene Christian University: "The Spirit of God makes spiritual growth possible. Working with His Spirit we are able to produce the fruit of the kingdom (Romans 8:5-17)."

Lecture given Wednesday, February 23, 2000, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Based on research conducted amont ministers, issues of support for ministers and their families will be discussed."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 23, 2008, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Have you noticed that "going green" seems to be the trendy thing to do these days? Does the church have a voice when it comes to caring for the planet? Should we say or do anything?"

Lecture given Wednesday, February 23, 2005, 11:00 AM at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Wednesday, February 23, 2000, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Twelve principles for becoming a missions-mobilizing church: a) creating a community of compassion; b) equipping for evangelism and missions; c) strategies for opening new areas of the world to the gospel."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 23, 2008, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "For centuries, the western church pictured Jesus as white. In order to transcend racism, Christians must learn to see Jesus through another's eyes. This class explores themes from black theology, offering another picture of Jesus that will energize contemporary efforts at racial reconciliation."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 23, 2008, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "When nonbelievers confirm spiritual truths how should we respond? If God's righteousness places us all on equal footing then even secular artists may have a reluctant spiritual message. Explore the outrageous aesthetic as it appears in the scripture and museums."

Lecture given Wednesday, February 23, 2000, 3:30 PM at Abilene Christian University: "The class sessions will focus on the responses to serious illness and loss, the resources for coping with these crises, and finding genuine support."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 23, 2008, 7:00 PM at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The Christian Leaders Benefits Alliance (CLBA) is in its second year of service to Christian leaders in churches and non-profit ministry organizations (schools, children's homes, service groups, etc.). Leaders from the CLBA share the latest information about nationwide health insurance and possible new benefits."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Many people today seek answers in all the wrong places. Beyond suffering invitations to attend church, what can Christians do to reach their community? Mentoring allows Christians to make a difference in a hurting world. We have been trained by life and we are connected to the Healer. When they will not come, we must go to them."

Lecture given Wednesday, February 23, 2000, 3:30 PM at Abilene Christian University: "We act toward others in accordance with how we think and feel about ourselves. The truth about He who is truth needs courageous preaching. Scripture challenges our hurt and confusion. Messenger and message need to be one."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Grieving a major loss is a difficult, jagged trek. Believers often hope that faith will eliminate deep feelings of sorrow and suffering. In reality, faith can provide us the safest place to express sorrow and confront harsh times."

Lecture given Wednesday, February 23, 2005, 7:00 PM at Abilene Christian University.