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Does Your Congregation Measure Up?

Description: Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "This class presents the results of a study reviewing programs and staff assessment in local congregations. Due to the nature of church structures and overlapping roles, congregational assessment is often disjointed or totally non-existent. Come and learn from this extensive study."
Date: June 27, 2005
Duration: 1 hour 25 seconds
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Elect, Holy, Beloved

Description: Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "The nature of the church is defined by its submission to the rule of God in Christ (not to the Evil One), its relationship to Christ (the source of its life) and its manner of life (renewed in God's likeness)."
Date: June 27, 2005
Duration: 51 minutes 03 seconds
Creator: Ferguson, Everett
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Embracing Flesh and Spirit - Rediscovering a Spirituality of the Body

Description: Lecture given Wednesday, February 23, 2005, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "From promiscuity to plastic surgery, our society struggles to find spiritual fulfillment through physical experience. Come discover the importance of developing a theological framework for how we think about our bodies and the spiritual life we live in the flesh."
Date: February 23, 2005
Duration: 51 minutes 16 seconds
Creator: Spivey, Emily
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The Ethic of Christian Baptism

Description: Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "In a world driven by fear and terror, the gospel of a resurrected Lord is no unrealistic, irrelevant pie-in-the-sky, but the only hope of the world, or so the theologians say. But do worship, baptism and communion really have anything to say to a world gone mad with vengeance, nationalism and greed?"
Date: June 27, 2005
Duration: 55 minutes 35 seconds
Creator: Camp, Lee
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The Ethic of Christian Communion

Description: Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "In a world driven by fear and terror, the gospel of a resurrected Lord is no unrealistic, irrelevant pie-in-the-sky, but the only hope of the world, or so the theologians say. But do worship, baptism and communion really have anything to say to a world gone mad with vengeance, nationalism and greed?"
Date: June 27, 2005
Duration: 51 minutes 04 seconds
Creator: Camp, Lee
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The Ethic of Christian Worship

Description: Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "In a world driven by fear and terror, the gospel of a resurrected Lord is no unrealistic, irrelevant pie-in-the-sky, but the only hope of the world, or so the theologians say. But do worship, baptism and communion really have anything to say to a world gone mad with vengeance, nationalism and greed?"
Date: June 27, 2005
Duration: 49 minutes 48 seconds
Creator: Camp, Lee
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Every Person Mature in Christ

Description: Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Since Christ is all-sufficient and all we need for fullness of life, these classes will explore how we become hidden in Christ. Especially important for our discussion will be the death and resurrection we experience with Christ in baptism."
Date: June 27, 2005
Duration: 56 minutes 12 seconds
Creator: Fair, Ian A.
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Examination of a Contemporary Church Model

Description: Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Phrases like "seeker-sensitive," "40 days of purpose," and "base coaches" are part of the latest church growth lingo in this country. The "purpose" models promise church health. Have they succeeded?"
Date: June 27, 2005
Duration: 1 hour 1 minute 24 seconds
Creator: Sidders, Danny
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Examining the Church's Often-Neglected Mandate - Part 1

Description: Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "The witness of Scripture is consistent from beginning to end: God cares for the poor, and He expects His people to as well. How should the church live in a world where the gap between rich and poor continues to widen?"
Date: June 27, 2005
Duration: 1 hour 1 minute 13 seconds
Creator: James, Larry; Love, Stuart & Shank, Harold
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Examining the Church's Often-Neglected Mandate - Part 2

Description: Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "The witness of Scripture is consistent from beginning to end: God cares for the poor, and He expects His people to as well. How should the church live in a world where the gap between rich and poor continues to widen?"
Date: June 27, 2005
Duration: 1 hour 1 minute 08 seconds
Creator: James, Larry; Love, Stuart & Shank, Harold
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Examining the Church's Often-Neglected Mandate - Part 3

Description: Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "The witness of Scripture is consistent from beginning to end: God cares for the poor, and He expects His people to as well. How should the church live in a world where the gap between rich and poor continues to widen?"
Date: June 27, 2005
Duration: 1 hour 2 minutes 10 seconds
Creator: James, Larry; Love, Stuart & Shank, Harold
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Examples of Church Assessment and Planning

Description: Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "This class will describe the process that a local congregation underwent to develop its strategic plan for congregational and spiritual growth using a particular tool known as "concept mapping" to support its strategic planning process. Discussion will include pros and cons and lessons learned."
Date: June 27, 2005
Duration: 54 minutes 40 seconds
Creator: Jinkerson, Darryl L.
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Expanding Our Vision of Christ: The Christ Hymn (1:15-20)

Description: Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "To counter a "deceptive philosophy" that threatened Christ's supremacy, Colossians offers one of the most expansive visions of Christ in the New Testament. These lectures will explore some of the distinctive features of Paul's Christology in Colossians, including the magnificent hymn (1:15-20)"
Date: June 27, 2005
Duration: 54 minutes 10 seconds
Creator: Holladay, Carl
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Experiencing the Risen Christ on Days that End in "Y"

Description: Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "If Christians are filled with the Spirit, why do we feel drained by the realities of daily life? How can we move from merely acknowledging the resurrection of Jesus to a daily experience with the risen Christ? A spirituality rooted in the resurrection can acknowledge suffering as well as embrace the mundane with joy."
Date: June 27, 2005
Duration: 54 minutes 25 seconds
Creator: Cochran, Ross
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Description: Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Hospitality is more than being friendly at church or eating out with friends. It is intentionally making room for others. What does it mean to make hospitality a missional initiative for your church?"
Date: June 27, 2005
Duration: 56 minutes 34 seconds
Creator: King, Grady D.
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Facing the Power of Our Own Culture

Description: Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Christians in Colossae wrestled with the challenges of the gospel as much as we do. The grip of idolatry prevails today as it did then. Our idolatry surfaces in our reoponse to terrorism, in our attitudes of entitlement and in our temples."
Date: June 27, 2005
Duration: 1 hour 47 seconds
Creator: Huffard, Everett W.
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The Faith at Work Movement - Part 1

Description: Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "How can the church and Christian universities encourage Christians to see their everyday lives as godly vocation? How should we think about work and service to God? What are the ethics of faith in the workplace? We have gathered a business professor, a theologian, a minister, and a businessman to discuss these important questions."
Date: June 27, 2005
Duration: 59 minutes 57 seconds
Creator: Hamilton, Mark
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The Faith at Work Movement - Part 2

Description: Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "How can the church and Christian universities encourage Christians to see their everyday lives as godly vocation? How should we think about work and service to God? What are the ethics of faith in the workplace? We have gathered a business professor, a theologian, a minister, and a businessman to discuss these important questions."
Date: June 27, 2005
Duration: 58 minutes 25 seconds
Creator: Hamilton, Mark
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The Faith at Work Movement - Part 3

Description: Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "How can the church and Christian universities encourage Christians to see their everyday lives as godly vocation? How should we think about work and service to God? What are the ethics of faith in the workplace? We have gathered a business professor, a theologian, a minister, and a businessman to discuss these important questions."
Date: June 27, 2005
Duration: 1 hour 36 seconds
Creator: Hamilton, Mark
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Forming Christian Spirituality in Adolescents - Essential Ingredients in Adolescent Spirituality

Description: Lecture given Monday, February 21, 2005, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "We will discuss how parents can nurture and develop Christian spirituality in their children and help parents develop strategies to teach children to distinguish between authentic Godly spirituality and the many artificial forms available."
Date: February 21, 2005
Duration: 52 minutes 53 seconds
Creator: Talley, Scott
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Forming Christian Spirituality in Adolescents - Healing Parents Develop Authentic Spirituality in Adolescents

Description: Lecture given Tuesday, February 22, 2005, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "We will discuss how parents can nurture and develop Christian spirituality in their children and help parents develop strategies to teach children to distinguish between authentic Godly spirituality and the many artificial forms available."
Date: February 22, 2005
Duration: 53 seconds
Creator: Talley, Scott
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Fornication is Not Just a One-Night Stand

Description: Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "How best do we understand Paul's sexual ethics? Could it be that he was fearful that new believers were still being influenced by their former self-centered and idolatrous lifestyles?"
Date: June 27, 2005
Duration: 51 minutes 47 seconds
Creator: Morrison, Jim
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Giving is Receiving: Give forgiveness, Receive Peace

Description: Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "As God's chosen, we're called to peace and forgiveness.However, our contacts and relationships with others present daily conflicts and injustices. How do we achieve peace? This "how to " class engages the audience in skills of conflict resolution and forgiveness."
Date: June 27, 2005
Duration: 57 minutes 10 seconds
Creator: Buhrmann, Lara
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