The Eichmann Effect and What Churches Can Do About It transcript

The Eichmann Effect and What Churches Can Do About It

Lecture given Monday, September 21, 2009, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Why do good people do evil things? We have answers to this question. Unfortunately, few churches are aware of the situational dynamics that cause moral failure, both individually and collectively."
Date: September 21, 2009
Creator: Beck, Richard
System: The Portal to Texas History
More Perspectives on Improving Elder-Minister Relationships: How They Can Be Partners, Not Problems transcript

More Perspectives on Improving Elder-Minister Relationships: How They Can Be Partners, Not Problems

Lecture given Monday, September 21, 2009, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The relationship between elders and ministers continues to be a source of tension and frustration in many churches. Two experienced church consultants offer perspective on the challenges complicating elder-minister relationships and provide practical suggestions for how these vital relationships can be collaborative instead of competitive."
Date: September 21, 2009
Creator: Orr, Roland & Siburt, Charles
System: The Portal to Texas History
Debating for God: The Campbell-Owen Debate transcript

Debating for God: The Campbell-Owen Debate

Lecture given Monday, September 21, 2009, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Alexandar Campbell has been widely recognized as a Christian reformer and an advocate of Christian unity, but his role as an apologist has been forgotten. As a defender of the faith, Campbell's debates with Robert Owen and many other skeptics makes him the most significant Christian apologist of America's antebellum period."
Date: September 21, 2009
Creator: Cherok, Richard
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Community Without Barriers: Women in Paul's Letters transcript

A Community Without Barriers: Women in Paul's Letters

Lecture given Monday, September 21, 2009, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This class explores the roles of women in Jesus' community and the early church, and the challenges of interpreting the scriptures and applying them to the life of Christians today."
Date: September 21, 2009
Creator: Robinson, Thomas
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Lost History of Christian Spirituality: Discovering the Sacred in the Ordinary: Sacred Things, Sacred Places transcript

The Lost History of Christian Spirituality: Discovering the Sacred in the Ordinary: Sacred Things, Sacred Places

Lecture given Monday, September 21, 2009, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Historian Philip Jenkins argues that Western Christians have lost half their history. Similarly, we have lost many of the spiritual practices known to our ancestors. It is time to reconsider the lesser-known disciplines that have transformed believers for 2,000 years."
Date: September 21, 2009
Creator: Tippens, Darryl
System: The Portal to Texas History
Multi-Racial and Multi-Generational Fellowship: Integrating Our Neighbors in the Community of Faith transcript

Multi-Racial and Multi-Generational Fellowship: Integrating Our Neighbors in the Community of Faith

Lecture given Monday, September 21, 2009, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Every minister desires to seek and follow God's direction and will. Practicing the presence of God involves total dependence on God through prayer and listening to His voice. Does your church want to get to know your neighbors? Integrating begins by building relationships and continues with bridge-building into the community of faith."
Date: September 21, 2009
Creator: Almanza, Joe
System: The Portal to Texas History
Women Are From Venus, Men Are From Mars: So, God, Why Did You Put Us on Planet Earth? transcript

Women Are From Venus, Men Are From Mars: So, God, Why Did You Put Us on Planet Earth?

Lecture given Monday, September 21, 2009, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "A spirited message on the roles in typical male-female interactions. The Exodus shows us that gender roles have changed little over the centuries, and also show us what we can learn, especially as young adults, to create happier relationships for ourselves: romantic, platonic, spiritual, professional."
Date: September 21, 2009
Creator: Peters, Anna
System: The Portal to Texas History
Dreamweavers: How Poor Burmese Refugees are Showing the Rich Work of God transcript

Dreamweavers: How Poor Burmese Refugees are Showing the Rich Work of God

Lecture given Monday, September 21, 2009, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Hill Country Hill Tribes provides economic and educational development to women in Austin's Burmese refugee community. Come hear about the challenges faced and the lessons God has taught as we strive to help these artisans stay connected to their past and succeed in their new home."
Date: September 21, 2009
Creator: Goudeau, Jessica Reese
System: The Portal to Texas History
What's That On Your Forehead? Discovering the Richness of the Christian Calendar. transcript

What's That On Your Forehead? Discovering the Richness of the Christian Calendar.

Lecture given Monday, September 21, 2009, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "What is the Christian calendar? How can we engage it as a tool for spiritual growth? This session offers ways the liturgical year can shape the spirituality of both individuals and communities of faith."
Date: September 21, 2009
Creator: Walters, Naomi
System: The Portal to Texas History
Building a Leadership Brand that Matters: A Godly Force for Change in the Church, Home and Global Marketplace transcript

Building a Leadership Brand that Matters: A Godly Force for Change in the Church, Home and Global Marketplace

Lecture given Monday, September 21, 2009, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Lytle's recent research and 20 years of consultative experience reveal 12 key factors that connect the power of heaven with timeless leadership strategies. The same leadership strategies that enabled Abraham, Moses, David, Esther, Mary and Paul to reach greatness in God are applied to the dynamic challenges of church, home, and global marketplace."
Date: September 21, 2009
Creator: Lytle, Rick
System: The Portal to Texas History
William Gladstone (1809-1898) And the Christian Faith transcript

William Gladstone (1809-1898) And the Christian Faith

Lecture given Monday, September 21, 2009, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "This year marks the bicentennial of the birth of four-time prime minister of Britain who was the greatest Christian statesman of his day. He attended morning and evening prayers daily and wrote books on theology. At his funeral in Westminster Abbey, he was remembered as "a great Christian man.""
Date: September 21, 2009
Creator: Rushford, Jerry
System: The Portal to Texas History
Is God Among Us or Not? Lessons From Exodus: Basket Babies and Burning Bushes: Exodus 1-4 transcript

Is God Among Us or Not? Lessons From Exodus: Basket Babies and Burning Bushes: Exodus 1-4

Lecture given Monday, September 21, 2009, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Exodus begins with an enslaved, discouraged people separated from themselves and God. It ends with a covenant people, free and committed to meaningful life. This transformation happens because God intervenes to free people from slavery and to help them imagine themselves as committed and significant people. Their story is a paradigm for our story."
Date: September 21, 2009
Creator: Hamilton, Mark
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Courage to Finish the Race transcript

The Courage to Finish the Race

Lecture given Monday, September 21, 2009, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "A motivational talk for student-athletes to encourage them not to waste the advantage given to them. Talent is a common thing, but one talent needed is the talent to use your talent."
Date: September 21, 2009
Creator: Anderson, Freddie
System: The Portal to Texas History
Sharing Your Faith Without Scaring Them Off: Why Do They Hate Us? transcript

Sharing Your Faith Without Scaring Them Off: Why Do They Hate Us?

Lecture given Monday, September 21, 2009, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In a culture increasingly skeptical of Christians but open to Christ, we need new ways to share our faith story. Gordon presents challenging and practical lessons on contemporary evangelism through his unique background as a Ph.D. in philosophy and veteran missionary."
Date: September 21, 2009
Creator: Dabbs, Gordon
System: The Portal to Texas History
American Idols: Classifications of Contemporary Idols and Their Leverage Points in Your Life transcript

American Idols: Classifications of Contemporary Idols and Their Leverage Points in Your Life

Lecture given Monday, September 21, 2009, 3:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Idolatry is not about Baal and Asherah poles anymore, yet it is alive and thriving in America. Unbelievers are taken captive by idols today as they have been throughout history. However, believers are significantly compromised and neutralized by idols as well. Learn how to assess your own vulnerabilities to this sin."
Date: September 21, 2009
Creator: Sepulveda, Carlos
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hiring to Grow: Finding, Hiring, and Keeping Effective Ministers transcript

Hiring to Grow: Finding, Hiring, and Keeping Effective Ministers

Lecture given Monday, September 21, 2009, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Growing churches hire differently than stagnant churches because they think differently. Thriving churches of all sizes, locations and worship styles share some core commonalities that impact hiring decisions and ultimately how they grow. Take these concepts home with you!"
Date: September 21, 2009
Creator: Nutt, Jim
System: The Portal to Texas History
Nurturing Children's Spirituality: Christian Perspectives and Best Practices transcript

Nurturing Children's Spirituality: Christian Perspectives and Best Practices

Lecture given Monday, September 21, 2009, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "This class explores the unfolding concept of children's spirituality, examining definitions, biblical and theological foundations and current research. It briefly overviews 10 key ways to cultivate children's spiritual development, but focuses principally on three re-orienting and profound approaches for parents and churches to consider."
Date: September 21, 2009
Creator: Allen, Holly
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Great Communion of 2009: History and Significance transcript

The Great Communion of 2009: History and Significance

Lecture given Monday, September 21, 2009, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "2009 is the 200th anniversary of the unity document that began the Campbell Movement: the "Declaration and Address" of Thomas Campbell. This year provides a unique opportunity to reclaim passion for the visible unity of Christ's followers. The Great Communion will take place in hundreds of locations across the world. How can you be involved?"
Date: September 21, 2009
Creator: Foster, Douglas A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Finding a Place for Doubt in the Walk of Faith transcript

Finding a Place for Doubt in the Walk of Faith

Lecture given Monday, September 21, 2009, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Questioning can often be dismissed as a posture of faithlessness in the curving path of faith. However, might doubt stand at the center of what it means to be a faithful person of God?"
Date: September 21, 2009
Creator: McCoy, Wilson
System: The Portal to Texas History
Jesus Feast: Spirituality for the Hungry: Spiritual Anorexia transcript

Jesus Feast: Spirituality for the Hungry: Spiritual Anorexia

Lecture given Monday, September 21, 2009, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Based on Graves' book, 'Jesus Feet' (Leafwood, 2009), this class explores how to follow the teachings of Jesus in a pluralistic world. Sacred words such as grace, forgiveness, salvation, hospitality and gospel need to be re-imagined for our culture."
Date: September 21, 2009
Creator: Graves, Joshua
System: The Portal to Texas History
Freedom's Meal: How Passover Became the Lord's Supper transcript

Freedom's Meal: How Passover Became the Lord's Supper

Lecture given Monday, September 21, 2009, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "What if Christ intended more from the experience at His table? This class considers the historic connections between Passover and communion. By examining these roots, Christians may incorporate greater meaning and imagine more powerful practices of the Lord's Supper in our assemblies, small groups and homes."
Date: September 21, 2009
Creator: Dye, Steven
System: The Portal to Texas History
God On The Mountain and In The Waters: Exodus 15 transcript

God On The Mountain and In The Waters: Exodus 15

Lecture given Monday, September 21, 2009, 7:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "The Lord will reign forever and ever - Exodus 15:18"
Date: September 21, 2009
Creator: Cope, Mike
System: The Portal to Texas History
Daring to Despair: Finding Hope in Lament transcript

Daring to Despair: Finding Hope in Lament

Lecture given Monday, September 21, 2009, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "What if lament does more than simply express pain? What if lament connects us with the God who created us in His image? This class explores suffering as part of God's nature and how being transformed into God's likeness means learning to lament as God does. In lament, people may find hope, joy and mission."
Date: September 21, 2009
Creator: Metcalf, Aaron
System: The Portal to Texas History
God's Demand for Social Justice: "I Will Surely Hear Their Cry" transcript

God's Demand for Social Justice: "I Will Surely Hear Their Cry"

Lecture given Monday, September 21, 2009, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "The mission of Eternal Threads is dedicated to improving the lives of women and children most at risk of extreme poverty, trafficking and other forms of exploitation by income-generating projects."
Date: September 21, 2009
Creator: Egle, Linda
System: The Portal to Texas History