Lecture given Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "God can do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, through his power at work within us. Hear one person's adventures in dreaming big dreams and responding to God's calling. Re-imagine your life with God."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 22, 2009, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Christians view the mouth as the primary body part for evangelism. What if sharing Christ has more to do with the ears? Perhaps, evangelism is less about proclaiming Christ into spaces where we presume He is absent and more about listening for how His is already near. Explore the art of spiritual conversation and learn how to share Christ with your ears."

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

Lecture given Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "A new global history of the Stone-Campbell Movement, scheduled for publication in 2012, will lay out our story in new ways. Some of the book's writers will tell of previously unknown people and events that have shaped us in important ways."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 23, 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 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."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 23, 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."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 22, 2009, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "What if homelessness, discomfort and even isolation were clear signs of God's favor? How would that affect how we see salvation and the Christian life? Sit at the feet of great masters of the Christian spiritual life and discover some surprising secrets in the Exodus stories for experiencing true intimacy with God."

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."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 22, 2009, 8:30 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!"

Lecture given Tuesday, September 22, 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."

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."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 23, 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."

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."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 22, 2009, 9:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Pleasure afflicts people. Many drown along the journey in a sea of irrelevance, although they never miss church. How do we find the eternal kind of life promised by Jesus?"

Lecture given Tuesday, September 22, 2009, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: ""Emerging." "Missional." What do these words mean? Simply trendy terms for "faithful" (how many would confess to being "anti-Missional"?). In this moment of multiple definitions, we need an understanding of what these movements are and what they are not."

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

Lecture given Tuesday, September 22, 2009, 9:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This panel of experienced church planters and equippers will discuss the challenges and blessings, obstacles and opportunities in planting multi-racial communities of faith. Each person will share their story and approach, and discuss how God is working to bring people together in love."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This class offers perspectives on how the Exodus narrative continues to speak an important and powerful message to Christians today."

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."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 22, 2009, 9:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Jim Cooke, professor of environmental science at ACU, hosts this time of conversation. Participants will share what they are doing to inform and practice environmental stewardship. We learn through reflection on our successes and failures. This interactive conversation welcomes your participation in this sharing of ideas and practices."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "More and more people are disillusioned with church and church people. How might Christians begin to be more honest about our feelings for the church? Hear reflections and ideas for the journey of loving the church through thick and thin."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "How can academic research reflect social justice commitments? What does it mean for research to be prophetic? Hear from an interdisciplinary panel of students whose research projects reflect the ACU difference."

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.""