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Blessed With Every Spiritual Blessing - Ephesians 1:3-23: Lecture given Sunday, February 17, 2002, 7:00 PM at Abilene Christian University
Alive in the Mystery: Finding a God-Centered Life - Knowing God: Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "The point of spirituality is relationship with God. Knowing God relationally requires that we listen for His word and live within it. Join us as we search together for a God-oriented life."
All Things By Prayer - By Prayer, All Things: Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In the 1700s it was A.H. Franke. In the 1800s it was George Muller. Who will it be in our day? Who will call out to God for daily demonstrations of His eagerness to hear and answer prayer? Will it be you? God has been faithful to hear and answer our prayers for provisions and people. Come. Hear. Believe."
The Artist as Priest and Prophet - Vision: The Cultivation of Sight: Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "The church cultivates believing souls by answering compelling questions, while the artist cultivates seeing souls by raising compelling images. Is there a conflict - an identity - in the believing artist's dual relationship with the Kingdom and the "world?" How can she be true to her work and be true to the community of faith?"
Baptism: Our Spirituality's Defining Moment - The Spirit's Grace That Comes Before Baptism: Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "How can we hope to "Recover Spirituality" without recovering a rubust doctrine of the indwelling Holy Spirit? Is spirituality anything other than life in the Spirit of God? This life in the Spirit begins at baptism - spirituality's defining moment. Rediscover the Spirit's grace working in your life."
Built Together in the Spirit - Ephesians 2:11-22: Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 11:00 AM at Abilene Christian University
Celebrating the Wrath of God - A Faith for Grown-ups: Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "These presentations claim that the wrath of God is another face of His holy love dealing with humanity's sin. It embraces humanity as a whole and shows itself as the suffering we see in the world. The wrath not only speaks of the sinfulness of our sin; it proclaims God's steadfast refusal to let us sink without trace. And since His loving wrath is so pervasive and relentless, it implies a glorious end that will "justify the means.""
Children Should Be Seen and Heard: Nurturing the Spirituality of Children - Let the Little Children Come: Who?: Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "When Jesus said, "Let the little children come to Me," He wasn't just inviting them to Sunday school; He was affirming their place in His Kingdom, His church. Growing a new generation of faith-filled Christians requires a commitment to rich communal practices that enable children to learn the language of faith, participate in the life of God's people and receive their lives as a celebration of the believing community."
The Christian's Green Thumb: The Essentials of Spiritual Growth - The Need for Spiritual Growth: Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Agriculturists and horticulturists often boast of their mystical green thumb, which helps them produce bountiful harvests of fruits, vegetables and flowers. These sessions will explore ways that the Christian can develop a "green thumb" as he or she seeks to fulfill that all-important mandate to grow spiritually."
A Church that Flies - Rediscovering Our Mission: Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Everyone wants to be part of a "faithful" church. But "faithful" to what? To an apostolic patter? To an inherited tradition? To the purposes God intends for the church? We are commissioned people. God has work for us to do. This class identifies what God wants the church to be about and encourages to put that work first."
Comfort for Those Who Mourn: Spirituality and Loss - The Reality of Loss: Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Everyone, sooner or later, is confronted by loss. Could loss be a condition where God meets us in surprising ways? This class offers a biblical, theological and pastoral examination of grief and loss."
Confessions of a Church of Christ Monk - Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit: Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Do you ever find in the frantic pace of life and its hectic demands that there is little time to simply be with God? Is it possible to have one's life guided by God's presence rather than the demands all around us? Come discover the way of "desert spirituality.""
Continent of Great Cities Dinner - Ready to Serve in South Africa: Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 4:45 PM at Abilene Christian University.
Elders and Spirituality - The Elder as a Spiritual Leader: Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "There is no more demanding role in the church than the service of an elder. Servant leadership requires spiritual depth. This class examines the spiritual qualities necessary for church leadership."
Embodied Spirituality: Discovering a Balance of Nature and Grace - A Look at Humanity: Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "What does it mean to be created in the image of God? IN what ways are we called to fulfill this goal? Is it completely a divine reality, merely a human reality, or a cooperative effort with God? The incarnation furnishes powerful answers to these questions and provides a balanced approach to spirituality."
Evangelism - Great Confusion or Great Commission?: Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Today "church" is often seen as irrelevant. How can we together, as the body of Christ, engage the culture with the incredibly relevant good new story? This class will emphasize articulating the story rather than outlining steps; understanding a process rather than planning an event; trusting God rather than trusting our own efforts."
Filled With All the Fullness of God - Ephesians 3:14-21: Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 7:00 PM at Abilene Christian University
Finding Faith, Spirituality and God: A Primer for Daily Living - Finding Faith in a Faith-Shaking World: Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "This is a practical applications class designed to help you find daily spirituality. It will help the learner develop a godly world-view to live by."
Fulfilling the Ministry of God: Strategies and Procedures for Planting a 21st Century Ministry - The Vision, Values, and the Mission: Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Unchurched people are nine times more likely to come to a new church rather than an established one. Starting a new church requires a well-conceived philosophy. Come hear one church's experience to bring these principles to life in fulfilling the ministry of God."
Hungering For God: Classical Spiritual Theology Through Old Testament Eyes - The Active Life: Isaiah: Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Early classical theologians commonly described the spiritual life in the terms of the "threefold way," a journey both satisfying and stimulating one's hunger for God. This class will consider Old Testament texts that illuminate these three movements and how they might nourish the spiritual cravings of Christians today."
If You Can Do Ministry Here, You Can Do It Anywhere - Reflections From Ground Zero - Part 1: Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "September 11. This is the day our world changed. While people around the globe were affected by the acts of terror that day, none were more impacted than the citizens of New York City. Hear stories of ministry from the perspective of "ground zero" - stories from the Manhattan Church of Christ."
In Pursuit of the Bible's Mysterious God: Recovering Spirituality to Know the Living God - I Will Be Who I Will Be: Divine Freedom and Mystery: Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "These classes will explore the biblical passages that reveal the mystery of God and/or spiritual paths to knowing that mysterious God. Old Testament passages and Old Testament spirituality will be emphasized, but New Testament material also will be included."
Inside Out: Becoming a Missional Church - Redefining the Message: Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Across North America, people in our communities are on a spiritual quest. Most of these people, however, will not end their search with us...unless we change. In this class, discover some ways to make those changes without compromising our faith."
The Leadership Adventure - The Pattern of Divine Leadership: Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Why be limited to what secular sources tell us about leadership? Let's see what Jesus meant when he said of the world's leadership style, "It shall not be so among you" - Matthew 20:26"
Lectureship Forum: A Modern Plea in a Postmodern World: Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 3:15 PM at Abilene Christian University
Led by the Spirit: Spiritual Formation in the Church and Classroom - Nourishment for New Life: Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Christian spiritual formation is the process of being conformed to the image of Christ for the sake of others. God utilizes Scripture, people, personal experiences, contexts, literature, spiritual disciplines, theological reflections and praxis to transform believers into Christ-likeness. Come and find a balanced path to life in the Spirit."
Living and Active: The Ancient Book for Postmodern Times - Renewed by the Power of Scripture: Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Renewal in the past has been unleashed by the rediscovery of the Word of God. The answer for the church in postmodern times is a recovery of the voice of God communicated in Scripture."
Love at First Sight? - Knowing God…Really!: Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "It is one thing to know about God. It is quite another to really know Him. From Jeremiah 4 and 9 we will learn some things that will help us guard against just knowing about God, and challenge us to truly know him."
Making Life Work: The Proverbs Speak Today - A Word to the Wise: Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "The path of life is filled with obstacles and snares: tough relationships, family issues, and our own bad attitudes and habits. The wisdom teachers have observed how life works - and how it doesn't. Come and hear what they have to say to us today."
Not Against Flesh and Blood: Biblical Perspectives on Spiritual Warfare - The Powers of This Dark World: Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Ours seems to be a world under seige. We have little trouble believing Paul's statement that "our struggle is not against flesh and blood." But who or what shapes our understanding and practice of spiritual warfare these days? Recovering a healthy, dynamic spirituality will require a healthy and dynamic practice of spiritual warfare."
On Being Out of Your Mind - Called Out of Your Mind: Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Often, people who accomplish amazing feats, engage in death-defying acts, or daily live unusual lives are said to be out of their minds. Yet some are idolized, some institutionalized, and other ostracized. Is it OK to live "out of your mind?""
Prayer: Laying It on the Line with God - The Emperor's Clothes: Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Elder, freelance writer and former missionary Charlie Walton shares his personal quest for deeper communication with God. His unique view of the rist involved in honest prayer has never failed to spark reflection and may change the way you talk with and listen to God."
Praying the Psalms: Practical Help for Enriching Your Walk with God - Praying in the Light of Day: Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The Psalmists are mentors for naming God in the world. As we pay attention to the grammar of their praying, we rediscover God's gracious presence, even in times of sadness and loss. Come to enrich your own praying. Come to be a better servant to those asking life's hardest questions."
Psalms: The Book of All Saints - I am Righteous: Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "When we read the poetry of Israel it is like looking into a mirror. We see that living under the rule of God sets us apart from those who oppose God, and yet our righteousness pales when we encounter God of perfect righteousness. We draw back in fear, but cry out in hope - and our hope is not misplaced. Crying to God is not an encounter with the dull ears of night; it is an experience of being heard, forgiven and lifted from the depths."
Racial Discrimination: Problems and Solutions - Four Illustrations: Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Racial discrimination remains a significant social and spiritual problem. This series of classes interweaves the stories of four families, racism, resilience, faith and how the Church should be an agent of change."
Reaching America's Most Unwanted - Keys to Effective Urban Ministry: Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "As the city encroaches on the suburbs, the mystique of inner-city ministry can be viewed as the least desirable pursuit or, conversly, the greatest opportunity in the world. Explore principles that transcend culture, class, gender and race, which are essential to developing an effective urban outreach."
Recovering Spiritual Joy in a "Second Career" - Are You Ready for Your New Horizons? Utilizing Your Life Experiences in Non-Traditional Missions: Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Do you desire to "make a difference" after the empty next and the end of your "first career?" Explore spiritually fulfilling "second careers" in missions of evangelism and Christian service. Use all of God's gifts...have "the time of your life.""
Redeeming the Years - The Christian Calendar as a Resource for Worship Renewal: Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "The Christian Calendar is a powerful tool for sharing the story of Jesus and forming a Christian worldview in the hearts and minds of children, youth, seekers and mature Christians. This class will give an overview of the Christian Calendar and give guidance and resources to help you begin."
Reflecting God's Holiness - A Week of Repentance and Renewal: Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Spirituality is more than a private affair; God lives with a people who share a common spiritual life. come to this "how-to" class on how a congregation can conduct a concentrated week of spiritual renewal."
Rember the Sabbath and Keep It Holy - As A Celebration of the Creative Nature of God: Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "God's intention in giving the Sabbath and commanding Israel to keep it holy reveals His own nature to humanity and His desire to bless His people. These three classes will examine the biblical, theological and historical roots of the Sabbath and suggest how Christians today can grow spiritually through the discipline of Sabbath keeping."
Renewing God's People: A Concise History of the Churches of Christ - Who We Were: 19th Century: Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "A brief look at the people, beliefs and forces that have shaped Churches of Christ. A discussion of who we should be in light of this history."
The Spirituality of the Stone-Campbell Movement - The Spirituality of the Founders: Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Dr. William Paulsell of Lexington, KY, is author of "Disciples at Prayer" and one of the leading scholars of spirituality in the Stone-Campbell Movement. In three fascinating lectures, Paulsell will examine the roots and development of what we have thought it means to be spiritual in a movement that has often been primarily identified by its rationality."
Spiritually Empowered for Living: Themes From Ephesians - Reclaiming Our Identity: Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This class brings a textual study of Ephesians, paying particular attention to the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of the church. Paul's vision for the body of Christ, and life lived "in Christ" in first century Ephesians, necessitates rethinking our own calling and cultural context."
The Sufferings of This Present Time: Christian Perspectives on the "Attack on America" - The End of the World as We Know It: Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "How do we make sense of our world in the wake of the terrorist attacks on our nation? Five months after our national tragedy we are still asking the hard questions of faith in the face of devestation and loss. While easy answers evade us, it is important for Christians to think about the shape of their world in the light of suffering. Join these three teachers as we consider again our place in light of the events of September 11, 2001."
Things Unseen: Three Key Questions for Churches of Christ in the New Millennium - Heritage: Are Churches of Christ Really Protestant After All?: Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "As the modern world recedes, Churches of Christ are finding their distinctive message and theology, which was rooted firmly in that world, less immediately convincing and more obviously deficient in the new cultural era we are entering. But this situation provides an opportunity to reclaim Christian truth that was compromised or even lost under the pressures and temptations of modernity. Three key questions focus this challenge for the church's heritage, life together and present message."
Transcending Segregated Religion - Through Real Worship: Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The most segregated time in America is the Sunday worship hour. What will it take to break down walls of segregation that divide God's people? It will require nothing less than the power of God's Spirit expressed in worship and serving."
The Trouble with Traditions; The Importance of Tradition - Wading in the Spiritual Streams: Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "How can the past help us live in the present? Renovaré is a ministry committed to helping Christians answer this question. Come learn how Renovaré is transforming discipleship in local congregations."
Until Christ is Formed In You: The Ultimate Goal of Spiritual Formation - Christ in You: Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Spirituality means more allowing our faith in Christ to saturate every nook and cranny of our lives - our thinking, feeling and living. But what is the process by which this faith is internalized? This class will examine biblical texts that begin to answer that question."
When God Seems Absent - The Story of Ruth: Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Is God really with us in any way that matters when we can't see any miracles in life? Is God with us in times of tragedy? Since miracles have always been rather rare, even in biblical times, how does God act in our world when axe heads don't float, the blind stay blind, and the lame still need wheelchairs? By looking at the lives of Ruth and Esther we will see God's sovereignty working behind the scenes from the peasant's shack to the palace suite and find parallels in contemporary life."
Where Have All the Ministers Gone - Motivating and Mentoring People For a Lifetime of Kingdom Service: Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "How can we identify and cultivate the next generation of ministers? This class offers suggestions for encouraging and equipping young ministers to deal with the day-to-day realities of service."

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