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Food at the Margins - Encounters in a South Dallas Food Desert
Lecture given Monday, September 16, 2013, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Hunger is in our backyard. Food deserts are an important issue in modern America. Discover the state of hunger in America, the food desert situation and policies aimed at solutions."
Odd Man Out - What It’s Like to Be Gay and Christian
Lecture given Monday, September 16, 2013, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Church conversations about homosexuality often focus on theology and politics while neglecting the real people with the most at stake in the debate. Hear one student's reflections on his experiences as a sexual minority in Churches of Christ and at Abilene Christian University."
Moving from Gernation Extinct to Generation Excel - Spiritual Barriers
Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "As young people put on headphones and old people run away from technology, we witness a communication barrier between generations. Seek ways to understand and communicate over this divide so we all can benefit from the promise with future generations to come."
Mentoring; Money and You - Brand You
Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 1:15 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Every Christian needs to have a mentor and be a mentor. Discover six principles of mentoring from scripture and people."
Let It Be To Me - Luke 1:26-38
Lecture given Saturday, September 15, 2012, 7:00 PM at Abilene Christian University
Scarred Faith - When Suffering Gives Way to Adventurous Faith, Part 1
Lecture given Monday, September 16, 2013, 1:15 PM at Abilene Christian University: "We live in a world full of scars. They are physical, emotional, mental, and social. Every scar has a story behind it. Do we believe God can enter into the scars of our lives to redeem the story?"
Lepers, Storms and Conartists - Missions Stories from the Edge: Praise You in the Storm
Lecture given Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 9:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "God continues to teach lessons to our family that parallel what Luke records in his Gospel. Join us for family stories from Asia and Africa that are thought-provoking and encouraging."
Moving from Generation Extinct to Generation Excel - Communication Barriers
Lecture given Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "As young people put on headphones and old people run away from technology, we witness a communication barrier between generations. Seek ways to understand and communicate over this divide so we all can benefit from the promise with future generations to come."
How to Preach to Women - Having the Courage to Speak to Women the Way Jesus Did
Lecture given Monday, September 16, 2013, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Explore the longings of women today and discover how the good news of Jesus Christ meets their deepest needs. The God who is the same yesterday, today and forever offers modern women the same hope and good news received by the women in Scripture."
Parables as Geography of Edge Living - Exploring Parables in the Context of Pastoral Care Ministries
Lecture given Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "By exploring the history of interpreting the parables, learn how to move the parables beyond Sunday schools and sermons and into pastoral care and ministry contexts."
What Would Jesus Do - The Mission of Eternal Threads
Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "What would Jesus do in places like Afghanistan? Discover what we can do to show compassion to the poor and declare the name of Jesus when words are not possible. Explore what Scripture says about social justice and the Kingdom of God."
Big Macs and Carrot Sticks - What Eating Disorders Teach Us About Spiritual Cravings
Lecture given Monday, September 16, 2013, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "A Christian psychologist describes the underlying emotional and spiritual issues relevant to the development of and recovery from eating disorders. Discover how these issues are relevant to all of us."
The Stone-Campbell Movement Worldwide - Past, Present and Future
Lecture given Monday, September 16, 2013, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Reflect together on our past through the lens of a new book, The Stone-Campbell Movement: A Global History (Chalice Press, 2013). Explore the current status of churches worldwide, and where God may be calling them in the future."
Paralyzed By Our Paradigm - Finding Freedom From Patters That Paralyze Our Mission
Lecture given Monday, September 16, 2013, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "As individuals, our understanding of church may be crippling our efforts to take part in the mission of God. Discover the needed paradigm shift to free you to serve Jesus and His Kingdom."
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly - The Strange Cast of Characters in the Parables in Luke, Part 2
Lecture given Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In most stories the good guys are easy to recognize from the bad guys. In the best stories, however, the characters are harder to peg and full of surprises. Jesus tells the best stories. Listen to them again."
Lepers; Storms and Conartists: Missions Stories from the Edge - My Most Unforgettable Leper
Lecture given Monday, September 16, 2013, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "God continues to teach lessons to our family that parallel what Luke records in his Gospel. Join us for family stories from Asia and Africa that are thought-provoking and encouraging."
The Meaning of Love - Were We Look for Love
Lecture given Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 9:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "We will examine the radical difference in the meaning of love when it is defined by the dictionary and when it is defined by how God loves."
The Kingdom and The Church - The Same or the Sacred/Secular Divide? Part 2
Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "What is the relationship of the kingdom to the church? Are they the same? Are they different? Is one the sacred and the other the secular or public arena? We will examine how kingdom and church are related in such a way that one can contend that what Jesus meant by 'kingdom' is more or less what Paul meant by 'church.'"
God; The Master Potter - God Finishes Us
Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "A live demonstration relating the ancient art of pottery to the scriptures, showing how God works to prepare, shape and finish us to serve Him according to His purpose. God is the Potter, we are the clay and the work of His hands."
Theological Vision at the Center of Ministry in Tim Keller's "Center Church" - Gospel
Lecture given Monday, September 16, 2013, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Timothy Keller's new book, Center Church, offers a distinctive theological vision to mission, ministry and outreach. Participants are encouraged to read the book before participating in this class conversation."
Pushing Jesus Off A Cliff - The Church’s Response to the Sick
Lecture given Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Are Christians today, like Jesus' first "home church," happier to push Jesus off a cliff than accept the radical reorientation of his "good news"? Explore the church's response to Luke's stories of the oppressed set free."
Being a Black ACU Student in the 1970s - What I Wish All Black Christians Knew About Race; Culture and Reconciliation
Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Two ACU alumni from the early 1970s talk about their experiences in a school that, although committed in principle to racial inclusion, was (and still is) on a journey that is not always easy or clear."
Freely Eat a Gift from God - Freely Eat of God’s Word and Live
Lecture given Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 9:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "God is the key to success over addiction. God preserved me while I learned to submit my will to His. Hear God's story through my journey of losing the weight of about five women. May we freely eat of His Word and live."
How to Love the Least of These - Effective Ways of Loving the Homeless
Lecture given Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "When you look at someone, how do you see them? Do you see them at all? A homeless person is someone normally not seen, but what about the everyday folk?"
A New Look at Models of Church Leadership - How Much Flexibility is there in a Biblical Model of Shepherding?
Lecture given Monday, September 16, 2013, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The panel will explore various creative and effective ways for elders to lead within the context of biblical norms."
Being Wrong - 10 Common Theological Errors
Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 1:15 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Discover the 10 most common theological errors people make and why we make them."
Countering Children's Obesity
Lecture given Monday, September 16, 2013, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Childhood obesity has more than tripled in the last 30 years. To reverse this trend, one must understand caloric balance from various aspects. Understanding food labels and myplate.gov will be taught simply for children to understand."
Ultimate Confession - Understanding Sexual Identity
Lecture given Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 1:15 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Myths about sex abound as people pursue it, often unaware of their true longings for love and intimacy. Discover the passion that drives desire, and laugh as you learn about a subject that can actually be fun and comfortable to discuss."
God, The Master Potter - God Shapes Us
Lecture given Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "A live demonstration relating the ancient art of pottery to the scriptures, showing how God works to prepare, shape and finish us to serve Him according to His purpose. God is the Potter, we are the clay and the work of His hands."
Moral Agency of Youth - The Kids Are All Right
Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Just like adults, youth daily engage moral issues surrounding technology, materialism, racism, sexuality, etc. Discover how youth negotiate morality and how adults can help or hinder their development."
How Can I Trust the Bible or God - If God Commanded Old Testament Wars
Lecture given Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 9:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Explore how Christians may respond to common objections to faith and some of the most difficult moral objections to the Old Testament."
Christ's Church in the Community - Ambassadors of Reconciliation in a World of Hurt
Lecture given Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 9:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Christians are increasingly perceived to be judgmental and intolerant. Concern about life hereafter is interpreted as no concern for life here and now. Christ was holy and a "friend to sinners." Discover how to become Christ's church in our communities."
The History of Our Future as Next-Generation Churches: Leadership - Equipping 21st-Century Missionaries
Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Deep change in western culture presents challenges for Christians to faithfully follow Jesus and form new Kingdom communities. Join three seasoned church planting trainers who explore the changing face of new church development in our time."
Questions I Am Asking - The Challenges of a Student Beginning Ministry
Lecture given Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "As a generation of millennials prepare to enter congregational ministry, what are their most pressing concerns about serving the church? What can we learn from the hopes and questions of young ministers and students?"
Ultimate Healing - Recovering From Sex Gone Wrong
Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 1:15 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Myths about sex abound as people pursue it, often unaware of their true longings for love and intimacy. Discover the passion that drives desire, and laugh as you learn about a subject that can actually be fun and comfortable to discuss."
Dislocated Exegesis - How WHERE you read the Bible influences how you read it
Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Often we neglect how reading scripture in a neat, tidy pew influences how we read and hear its stories. We will practice intentionally dislocating ourselves from a place of comfort to a location corresponding to the text. We will physically go to the margins and discover Jesus there."
Ten-Minute Transformation - Small Spiritual Steps to Revolutionize Life
Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus envisions us becoming more generous with our possessions, gracious toward people, and genuine in our piety. But given our hectic schedules, is this life possible? Explore the tiny spiritual disciplines that make the difference."
History of Churches of Christ in Cuba - Humble Beginnings
Lecture given Monday, September 16, 2013, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The story of Churches of Christ in Cuba, from the arrival of the first missionaries in 1935 to the explosive growth since the year 2000."
How Can I Trust the Bible of God - If the Bible Supports Slavery
Lecture given Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Explore how Christians may respond to common objections to faith and some of the most difficult moral objections to the Old Testament."
Who Is In Charge Here Anyway - A Church’s Journey
Lecture given Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "When Steve began ministry, he never would have worked with a church that allowed women to lead in any public way. After 35 years with the same congregation, discover how he changed his mind and heart and now advocates for women's participation without exploding a church."
Mentoring Is a Ministry that Keeps On Building - Why Mentoring is So Hot
Lecture given Monday, September 16, 2013, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Many people are talking about mentoring. Ministers, church leaders and other Christ-followers want a mentor. This class is for those who want a mentor and for those who want to be a more effective mentor."
A Mid-90s Farewell: I Go to a City Built by God
Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University
Anay's Will To Learn - A Woman's Education in the Shadow of the Maquiladora
Lecture given Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Come experience a view of Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, during a time of violent upheaval. Hear Anay's edge-of-your-seat personal experiences coupled with Elaine's background ethnographic information on the complexities of factory worker situations. Discover stories of an education earned through perseverance and creativity."
Jesus Unleashed in the Margins - Everywhere You Go I’ll Follow You Down
Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Luke's Gospel suggests Jesus came to reach people on the margins of society. Christians today can embrace the ministry of Jesus, who became friends of sinners, set the captives free, and carried his cross to bring people hope and salvation."
The Litmus Test of Faith - What is Worth Dying for?
Lecture given Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "For Paul, the Jerusalem Relief Fund was so important that he risked his life to personally hand it to the leaders in that church. Explore why this charity work was so important for Jews and early Christians as well as its implication for us today."
Voices in the Margins - Edges Defined by Race
Lecture given Monday, September 16, 2013, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Jesus preached good news to poor, prisoners, blind, oppressed and abused people. Examine the history of race relations in the Churches of Christ through the voices of church leaders. Participants will explore this history in the context of the gospel described in Luke 4."
Different Strokes for Different Folks - How Various People-Groups Are Most Effectively Reached
Lecture given Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Peter did not preach the same sermon in Acts 2 as Paul in Acts 17. The call of God is heard differently in different cultures. Faithful ministers of the Word must learn the hearts of those to whom they minister."
Worship Leader's Forum - A Conversation About Worship Among Worship Leaders
Lecture given Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 1:15 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Come join this panel conversation about worship and worship leading."
How To Advance Your Ministry Online - Five Steps to Developing a Great Online Strategy
Lecture given Monday, September 16, 2013, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "In this ever-changing technological world, the church cannot afford to be left behind. The iChurch Method is a five-part plan to help give a ministry a global presence and take the gospel to the world online."
Seeking the Kingdom Not Just the Church - Discover the Adventure of Seeking First His Kingdom
Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "How do we live out the Kingdom? Stories, observations and learnings are discovered in the context of a fun and funky bunch of ragamuffins striving to be the church."
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