Lecture given Monday, September 21, 2009, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Great leaders are developed by their response to difficult situations. God may be using difficult moments to mold you for greatness."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 22, 2009, 11:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "You will be for me a kingdom of priests. (Exodus 19:6)"

Lecture given Monday, September 21, 2009, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "We are called to be obedient to God's will, but how do we know what He desires of us? This class serves as a scriptural invitation to sit with God on the mountain and learn how to discern His will."

Lecture given Monday, September 21, 2009, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Congregational leaders typically have a well-developed imagination for how the congregation exists for its members. In our changing cultural environment, leaders increasingly need to form an imagination for how the congregations exists for the sake of the world."

Lecture given Monday, September 21, 2009, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: ""The Voice" Bible Project is a fresh expression of scripture. Stories told to emerging generations about God's goodness by grandparents and tribal leaders were assembled to form the scriptures. While passion, grit, humor and beauty is often lost in translation, "The Voice" gathers poets, pastors, scholars and storytellers to recapture what was lost."

Lecture given Monday, September 21, 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 Tuesday, September 22, 2009, 8:30 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."

Lecture given Monday, September 21, 2009, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "As Christians, we want to make decisions that bring glory to God and further His kingdom. How does one involve God in the discernment process? St. Ignatius asked this question and offers some understanding through three practices of discernment."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 22, 2009, 5:00 PM at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Tuesday, September 22, 2009, 9:30 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."

Lecture given Monday, September 21, 2009, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The doctrine and practice of baptism are set against the background of Greco-Roman and Jewish religious washings. This class examines the literary and archaeological evidence of early Christianity in relation to New Testament texts."

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 Monday, September 21, 2009, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "What does it mean to be a Christian in today's marketplace? How does the commission to "go into all the world" extend into the boardroom? Can business strategies mirror biblical philosophies? Hear how Southwest Airlines' stories of LUV are stories of love."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 22, 2009, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Two studies from the Gospel of John that encourage Christians to explore the meaning of trusting in Christ. These classes will challenge participants to once again see His glory, and in doing so, place their trust in Him."

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 Tuesday, September 22, 2009, 8:30 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."

Lecture given Monday, September 21, 2009, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Grace affects how we live and how we interact with our fellow Christians and our communities. It is the lens through which we view salvation, unity, outreach and cooperation. This class explores implications of living a life conditioned by grace."

Lecture given Monday, September 21, 2009, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "In 1809, Thomas Campbell produced a document that has cast a long shadow over the Stone-Campbell Movement. He proposed the theme "the quest for Christian unity, peace, and purity." We will comment upon the literary composition and religious soils of this influential agenda, especially in Pennsylvania and Ireland, as reflected in recent literature; the role of scripture and its interpretation in accomplishing Campbell's goals; the eschatological unfolding of his vision; and important theological assumptions."

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 Monday, September 21, 2009, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This class attempts to demonstrate the significance of the Exodus in its historical and canonical context, underscores the continuing role it plays in South Korea's democratization movement and discusses its implication for us today in this global age."