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- Alexander Campbell: Adventurer in Freedom - Challenge of Leadership
- Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This series of three lectures will cover material from an important new book on the life of Alexander Campbell. They will trace his family heritage, home life in Ahorey, and his college days at the University of Glasgow and his early days in America, including the founding of Brush Run and his early debates on baptism."
- Alexander Campbell: Adventurer in Freedom - Founding a Church
- Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This series of three lectures will cover material from an important new book on the life of Alexander Campbell. They will trace his family heritage, home life in Ahorey, and his college days at the University of Glasgow and his early days in America, including the founding of Brush Run and his early debates on baptism."
- Alexander Campbell: Adventurer in Freedom - Youth and Education
- Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This series of three lectures will cover material from an important new book on the life of Alexander Campbell. They will trace his family heritage, home life in Ahorey, and his college days at the University of Glasgow and his early days in America, including the founding of Brush Run and his early debates on baptism."
- The Amazing Re-Evangelization of Europe - How Can We Now Reach Europe?
- Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "What are the factors that have led to the present re-evangelization of Europe? How can we fully participate in this shift? What are the principles to be understood and key strategies to be implemented?"
- Anyone Want to Play Follow the Leader - Being an Elder in Biblical Israel
- Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "New Testament teaching on church elders assumes an Old Testament understanding of city elders. This class will demonstrate typical characteristics and responsibilities of city elders from books such as Micah, and offer advice in cultivating these in the elders of our churches."
- Anyone Want to Play Follow the Leader - Elders of God's People, Then and Now
- Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "New Testament teaching on church elders assumes an Old Testament understanding of city elders. This class will demonstrate typical characteristics and responsibilities of city elders from books such as Micah, and offer advice in cultivating these in the elders of our churches."
- Ars Moriendi - The Art of the Good Death
- Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2007, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Micah has several literary images having to do with death. Most of our impressions of death are either grotesque or highly altered to reduce the impact. Historically this has not been the case. This presentation will explore some of the artistic approaches to death in funerary art and architecture in hopes to revive its value in the present."
- Balancing the Scales - Practical Social Justice
- Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2007, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "The message Micah brings is not what god wants from us, but rather who He wants us to be: everyday Christians who demand social justice for a hurting world."
- Before Acts 2:38 - Baptism Reflections from the Gospel of Luke
- Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Baptism cleanses us from our sins, but does the water run even deeper? While Luke's gospel does not contain the quantity of baptismal references as the book of Acts, its brief interaction with the subject will enrich and deepen our baptismal theology."
- Being Real in a Miracle Whip and Bacon Bit World - An Invitation to Live Authentically in a World That Celebrates Hyper-reality and Imitation
- Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This class will focus on the need for Christians to live authentically in the world. Culture's current obsession with hyper-reality, celebrities and image distorts humanity and creates a need for the authenticity of the gospel"
- The Calls of God - How God Calls People to Himself - Part 1
- Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In Romans 1:16-3:26, Paul explains that God has issued four calls to humanity, four overtures to the human race to draw us to Him so that we might serve His purposes."
- The Calls of God - How God Calls People to Himself - Part 2
- Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In Romans 1:16-3:26, Paul explains that God has issued four calls to humanity, four overtures to the human race to draw us to Him so that we might serve His purposes."
- The Calls of God - How God Calls People to Himself - Part 3
- Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2007, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In Romans 1:16-3:26, Paul explains that God has issued four calls to humanity, four overtures to the human race to draw us to Him so that we might serve His purposes."
- Catalog of Abilene Christian University, 2007-2008
- Undergraduate catalog describes the governance, history, academic programs, course descriptions, and campus life of Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas. Index begins on page 218.
- Christian Leaders Benefits Alliance - Providing Needed Benefits for Christian Servants
- Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "A team of experts including congregational leaders, a human resource professional, and a benefits consultant will present the latest efforts to provide nationwide health insurance, retirement plans, and discounts on electricity for churches, ministers and leaders from Christian schools, and non-profit organizations."
- The Christian Response to Humanitarian Tragedies - Humanitarian Tragedies: What Response is Needed?
- Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "With the proliferation of para-church organizations, there is a need for communication and coordination among them so that human and material resources are most effectively utilized. Two questions need to be answered: what is needed, and who should go?"
- The Christian Response to Humanitarian Tragedies - Humanitarian Tragedies: Who Should Go?
- Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "With the proliferation of para-church organizations, there is a need for communication and coordination among them so that human and material resources are most effectively utilized. Two questions need to be answered: what is needed, and who should go?"
- The Church of "?" - The Potential in Self-Discovery for Evangelism
- Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This class will challenge consumer-oriented identities with a more cruciform conception of the Lord's Body as a people called out of the world to empty itself of glory for the sake of the world."
- Church-Planting Classes: Fostering Incarnation Community - Coaching for Church Planters: Developing Tools for Incarnation Community
- Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Few leadership skills are so vital in establishing healthy families of Christ as coaching. Gain practical insight and ability to draw forth the latent grace in God's people through this class."
- Church-Planting Classes: Fostering Incarnation Community - Incarnation Community in West Texas
- Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Few leadership skills are so vital in establishing healthy families of Christ as coaching. Gain practical insight and ability to draw forth the latent grace in God's people through this class."
- Clean Up on Aisle 7 - Doing Justice in the Marketplace
- Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Compassion for the poor and integrity in the market are two of the Bible's most consistent themes. But how do we live out the gospel in a global economy? This class will introduce and explore these issues and point toward additional resources."
- Co-Workers in the Lord - A Theology of Partnership Between Men and Women
- Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Often our relationships as men and women serving in the Kingdom is more influenced by the latest gender research rather than on sound biblical theology. This class will examine the biblical message that challenges believers to rethink how we live and work together in numerous contexts."
- Co-Workers in the Lord - How We Can Become Better Journey Mates in Our Partnerships
- Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Often our relationships as men and women serving in the Kingdom is more influenced by the latest gender research rather than on sound biblical theology. This class will examine the biblical message that challenges believers to rethink how we live and work together in numerous contexts."
- Co-Workers in the Lord - What Barriers We Face in Developing Meaningful Partnerships
- Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Often our relationships as men and women serving in the Kingdom is more influenced by the latest gender research rather than on sound biblical theology. This class will examine the biblical message that challenges believers to rethink how we live and work together in numerous contexts."
- Conversations on God's Mission to North America - Part 1
- Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Many things familiar are passing away, and new Kingdom communities are emerging in unexpected ways and places. Join us for a series of conversations about how God is reaching the unreached people of North America."
- Conversations on God's Mission to North America - Part 2
- Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Many things familiar are passing away, and new Kingdom communities are emerging in unexpected ways and places. Join us for a series of conversations about how God is reaching the unreached people of North America."
- Conversations on God's Mission to North America - Part 3
- Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2007, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Many things familiar are passing away, and new Kingdom communities are emerging in unexpected ways and places. Join us for a series of conversations about how God is reaching the unreached people of North America."
- Doing Justice in 2008 - A Prophetic Perspective on Presidential Politics
- Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "What was the chief concern of the Old Testament prophets? They spoke out about justice. This class will take the message of Micah as it relates to justice and apply it to the field of U.S. Presidential contenders for 2008."
- The Emergent Church of the First Century - Biblical Models for Today's Cultural Engagement
- Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 3:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "After 2000 years of church history, Scripture is difficult without overlaying it with historic baggage. In this class we will attempt to read again in Acts of the Apostles the story of the earliest Christians and their communities of faith, trying to see church as they saw it."
- The Emergent Church of the First Century - Biblical Models for Today's Cultural Engagement
- Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 3:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "After 2000 years of church history, Scripture is difficult without overlaying it with historic baggage. In this class we will attempt to read again in Acts of the Apostles the story of the earliest Christians and their communities of faith, trying to see church as they saw it."
- Evangelism as Conversation - Moving Away From Monologue
- Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "We live in an era where evangelism as monologue is becoming increasingly ineffective. What are the implications for considering evangelism as conversation, and how will this create bridges to non-Christians?"
- Evangelism as Conversation - Talking Illustrations
- Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2007, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "We live in an era where evangelism as monologue is becoming increasingly ineffective. What are the implications for considering evangelism as conversation, and how will this create bridges to non-Christians?"
- Experiencing the God of the Prophets - Experiencing God's Lament: Amos
- Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Some of the most powerful language in Scripture and least used in contemporary preaching is found in the prophets. These classes will look at the message of the eight-century prophets and offer suggestions for preaching various texts."
- Exploring Teen Culture - Adventures at the Cutting Edge
- Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Teens live on the cutting edge of emergent language, technology and social trends. While it seems intrinsic for young people to adapt with the times, how are parents, shepherds and youth workers to keep up?"
- Exposing the Glory of God in Eastern Europe - Creating Epicenters for Transformation
- Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Jesus' Great Commission is primarily a call to teachers, not "church planters" or "evangelists" per se. Come see how Jesus describes the peculiar act of teaching within the Kingdom of God and how it is transforming lives in Eastern Europe."
- Exposing the Glory of God in Eastern Europe - The Opportunity of Radio Proclamation
- Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2007, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Radio broadcasting is proving to be an effective ministry in Central Europe. The class will include a short video presentation, a presentation of the unusual way God has opened the doors to air the unusual programs on several commercial stations, and the exciting vision for the future."
- Extreme Poverty, Social Justice, and Social Entrepreneurship - Faithful People Enacting Faithful Solutions, Part 1
- Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "More than a billion people around the world live on less than a dollar a day. How can Christians practice the justice that true religion demands with these poorest of the poor? This session highlights innovative approaches that Micah would love."
- Extreme Poverty, Social Justice, and Social Entrepreneurship - Faithful People Enacting Faithful Solutions, Part 2
- Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "More than a billion people around the world live on less than a dollar a day. How can Christians practice the justice that true religion demands with these poorest of the poor? This session highlights innovative approaches that Micah would love."
- The Faith Community's Response to Child Sexual Abuse - Strategies for Prevention of Sexual Abuse
- Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Child sexual abuse occurs in one out of four girls. What should you look for? How should the church respond if the abuser is a stranger, a family member or a member of the church? Come, listen, discuss, and leave with the intent to bless children and their families."
- For Freedom You Have Been Set Free - Samuel Robert Cassius and Marshall Keeble: A Comparative Study
- Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2007, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "S.R. Cassius died in Colorado Springs, Colorado, August 10, 1931. The same week, Marshall Keeble ended a gospel meeting in Valdosta, Georgia, with 166 baptisms. The death of Cassius coincided with the rise of Marshall Keeble as the premier black preacher in Churches of Christ. How were the two men similar? How were they different? What made Cassius and Keeble unique?"
- For Freedom You Have Been Set Free - The Slave Life of Samuel Robert Cassius
- Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "We have very few accounts of enslaved Africans who transitioned from slavery to freedom and emerged as leaders in the Stone-Campbell Movement. How did Robert Cassius' experiences as a Slave affect his view of race, his view of Scripture and his relationship with whites in the Stone-Campbell movement?"
- A Forgotten Hero of the Restoration Movement: Sir Garfield Todd, a Champion of African Rights - Doing Justice as a Missionary
- Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "The first missionary to become head of state, Sir Garfield Todd, suffered ridicule, detention and imprisonment as he fought for full democracy for all Africans. Hear the remarkable story of one of the most heroic figures of the Restoration Movement."
- A Forgotten Hero of the Restoration Movement: Sir Garfield Todd, a Champion of African Rights - Doing Justice as a Politician
- Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "The first missionary to become head of state, Sir Garfield Todd, suffered ridicule, detention and imprisonment as he fought for full democracy for all Africans. Hear the remarkable story of one of the most heroic figures of the Restoration Movement."
- A Forgotten Hero of the Restoration Movement: Sir Garfield Todd, a Champion of African Rights - The Prophet for Africa
- Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2007, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "The first missionary to become head of state, Sir Garfield Todd, suffered ridicule, detention and imprisonment as he fought for full democracy for all Africans. Hear the remarkable story of one of the most heroic figures of the Restoration Movement."
- From Dirty Pots to Treasure Troves - Parallel Uses of Paradoxical Transformation in Biblical Imagery
- Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "God has a knack of turning things upside down, a theme that begins in Genesis and runs through Revelation. Kenny Jones will explore several of the visually evocative images from the Bible, focusing on the material transmutations used in the fine arts, such as ceramics and metal works."
- From Spears Into Pruning Hooks - Iron-Melting Cupolas as Spiritual Metaphors
- Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 3:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "This session will give examples of various iron-melting cupolas, describe the melting process and compare the fire within the furnace to the fire of the spirit within us as Christians. Just as Micah urged for the positive use of tools that were once destructive, we also can be tools for God to work in us."
- Get Real: Pursuing Transparency in the Body of Christ - Authentically His
- Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "While our world clamors for perfection, it needs authenticity. What does authenticity look like? Feel like? What's the goal of this authenticity? That we might be His hand extended to those drowning in the reality of life."
- Get Real: Pursuing Transparency in the Body of Christ - Authentically in an Unreal World
- Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2007, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "While our world clamors for perfection, it needs authenticity. What does authenticity look like? Feel like? What's the goal of this authenticity? That we might be His hand extended to those drowning in the reality of life."
- Get Real: Pursuing Transparency in the Body of Christ - Authentically Me
- Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "While our world clamors for perfection, it needs authenticity. What does authenticity look like? Feel like? What's the goal of this authenticity? That we might be His hand extended to those drowning in the reality of life."
- Giving Up the Grudge - How We Can Nurture a Forgiving Spirit
- Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2007, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Given Jesus' teaching on our need to forgive others, how do we do it? This class will review biblical teaching, critique common misunderstandings and suggest practical steps for forgiveness."