The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 97, No. 52, Ed. 1 Friday, April 24, 2009 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 97, No. 52, Ed. 1 Friday, April 24, 2009

Bi-weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: April 24, 2009
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 97, No. 19, Ed. 1 Friday, October 24, 2008 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 97, No. 19, Ed. 1 Friday, October 24, 2008

Bi-weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: October 24, 2008
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
My Brother y Mi Hermano transcript

My Brother y Mi Hermano

Lecture given Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "A reflection on the current situation and culture of the Spanish-speaking Churches of Christ in the United States and Latin America. How can we serve each other as brother and sister? How can we enrich each other's lives?"
Date: September 24, 2008
Creator: Garcia, Jorge Daniel & Hernandez, Patricia
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Leadership and Church Growth - Developing Effective Leadership in the Context of Church Growth transcript

Leadership and Church Growth - Developing Effective Leadership in the Context of Church Growth

Lecture given Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Explore the impact of leadership on the dynamic of decline and growth in the local congregation."
Date: September 24, 2008
Creator: Fair, Ian A.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Christ's Holy Guidance System transcript

Christ's Holy Guidance System

Lecture given Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 1:30 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Come discover the amazing power in the ancient wisdom of the world's greatest lover as he gives us a pattern for living in dynamic community."
Date: September 24, 2008
Creator: Walling, Jeff
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Missional Response to Social Justice and Poverty transcript

A Missional Response to Social Justice and Poverty

Lecture given Wednesday, September 24, 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."
Date: September 24, 2008
Creator: Brice, Tanya & Jordan, Darrell
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Fresh Face on the Ancient Tale - Crafting Narrative Sermons They Won't Ever Forget transcript

Fresh Face on the Ancient Tale - Crafting Narrative Sermons They Won't Ever Forget

Lecture given Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Make Scripture come alive. Preaching the primary character in a biblical passage (i.e. Paul) has tremendous impact and fosters lasting personal application. Culture and creativity combined with dramatic storytelling and exegesis yield teaching tools for beginners to veterans."
Date: September 24, 2008
Creator: Mudd, Larry
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Welcome Others As Christ - Romans 15:1-7 transcript

Welcome Others As Christ - Romans 15:1-7

Lecture given Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 7:00 PM at Abilene Christian University
Date: September 24, 2008
Creator: Seidman, Chris
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oculus Dei - Photography as Ministry transcript

Oculus Dei - Photography as Ministry

Lecture given Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In the "body of Christ," who are the eyes? See and hear how one photographer is trying to use this medium to pursue justice and serve the church"
Date: September 24, 2008
Creator: Kendall-Ball, Greg
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
One Church's Method for Embracing New Members transcript

One Church's Method for Embracing New Members

Lecture given Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Belonging to a group is vital for us and critical to church vitality. But too often, new people are challenged by our churches and our groups. How can we connect effectively?"
Date: September 24, 2008
Creator: Brown, Doug
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Nothing Can Separate Us: God's Love for the Same-Sex Struggler - Changing Minds transcript

Nothing Can Separate Us: God's Love for the Same-Sex Struggler - Changing Minds

Lecture given Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The Christian community is starved for answers to our questions about sexual orientation. In these sessions we will explore a more Christ-centered response to those who experience same-sex attraction - beginning with a better understanding of this struggle. Going beyond the first chapter of Romans, we'll reaffirm the truth that it is God's love that changes all of us. And we'll discover ways to take that life-changing truth to the world that is desperate for His love."
Date: September 24, 2008
Creator: Gary, Sally
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Fundraising for Sam's Place transcript

Fundraising for Sam's Place

Lecture given Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Sam's Place is an orphanage for the deaf in East Kenya initiated by the late Sam McReynolds, ACU professor emeritus of mathematics. This class discusses fund-raising techniques and timelines for soliciting funds for the completion of this orphanage."
Date: September 24, 2008
Creator: Williams, Vernon
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Adoption: Real-Life Adoption Experiences Remind Us That We Are All God's Adopted Children - Do You Believe God is Your Adoptive Father? transcript

Adoption: Real-Life Adoption Experiences Remind Us That We Are All God's Adopted Children - Do You Believe God is Your Adoptive Father?

Lecture given Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "We are God's children, but do we act like it? One mother's experience with adoption reminds us of our true identity in Christ."
Date: September 24, 2008
Creator: Vaughn, Kelly
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Growing Old In Christ: Blessings and Challenges of Ministry to the Aging - Aging with Grace: Growing Old for the Next Generation transcript

Growing Old In Christ: Blessings and Challenges of Ministry to the Aging - Aging with Grace: Growing Old for the Next Generation

Lecture given Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The changing demographics of the aging population, particularly the baby boomer generation create opportunity for ministry. These sessions consider aging from theological and pastoral perspective in responding to these needs."
Date: September 24, 2008
Creator: Holland, Jack
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Redefining Christianism - Disturbing the Comfortable transcript

Redefining Christianism - Disturbing the Comfortable

Lecture given Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Come be challenged and encouraged by stories of ministry among homeless youth from the Dry Bones ministry in Denver, Colorado. Hear how the disturbed have begun to find comfort, the comfortable have been shaken from their comfort and everyone's faith has been forever changed. A new Christianism is alive on the streets of Denver."
Date: September 24, 2008
Creator: Wallace, Matt & Wallace, Nikki
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Transformed by God (Romans 12:1-21) transcript

Transformed by God (Romans 12:1-21)

Lecture given Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 11:00 AM at Abilene Christian University
Date: September 24, 2008
Creator: Wilson, Eric L.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 88, No. 46, Ed. 1, Friday, March 24, 2000 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 88, No. 46, Ed. 1, Friday, March 24, 2000

Tri-weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: March 24, 2000
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 89, No. 30, Ed. 1, Wednesday, January 24, 2001 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 89, No. 30, Ed. 1, Wednesday, January 24, 2001

Tri-weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: January 24, 2001
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 90, No. 18, Ed. 1, Wednesday, October 24, 2001 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 90, No. 18, Ed. 1, Wednesday, October 24, 2001

Tri-weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: October 24, 2001
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 92, No. 40, Ed. 1, Tuesday, February 24, 2004 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 92, No. 40, Ed. 1, Tuesday, February 24, 2004

Tri-weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: February 24, 2004
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 92, No. 43, Ed. 1, Wednesday, March 24, 2004 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 92, No. 43, Ed. 1, Wednesday, March 24, 2004

Tri-weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: March 24, 2004
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 93, No. 11, Ed. 1, Friday, September 24, 2004 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 93, No. 11, Ed. 1, Friday, September 24, 2004

Tri-weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: September 24, 2004
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 95, No. 30, Ed. 1, Wednesday, January 24, 2007 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 95, No. 30, Ed. 1, Wednesday, January 24, 2007

Tri-weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: January 24, 2007
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 90, No. 51, Ed. 1, Wednesday, April 24, 2002 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 90, No. 51, Ed. 1, Wednesday, April 24, 2002

Tri-weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: April 24, 2002
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History