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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."
Alive in the Mystery: Finding a God-Centered Life - Hearing God: Lecture given Tuesday, February 19, 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."
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."
Alive in the Mystery: Finding a God-Centered Life - Obeying God: Lecture given Wednesday, February 20, 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."
I Am the Resurrection and the Life John 11:1-44: Lecture given Monday, September 18, 2006, 7:00 PM at Abilene Christian University
I Am the Vine and You Are the Branches John 15:1-17: Lecture given Tuesday, September 19, 2006, 11:00 AM at Abilene Christian University
I Am With You Always to the End of the Age: Lecture given Wednesday, June 25, 2003 at Abilene Christian University
The Amazing Founding Documents: Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "The Stone-Campbell Restoration Movement aimed from its beginning to renew the church to what God wants it to be. This is a rich legacy from which to draw for renewal in today's church. Garrett and Doug Foster of Abilene examine our heritage and current efforts to be a church after God's heart."
An Amazing Legacy: Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "The gulf between black and white churches remains largely in place despite legal desegregaion decades ago. Sensing and Jerry Taylor provide insights into the problem and suggest biblical ways to end these divisions."
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?"
American Idols: Classifications of Contemporary Idols and Their Leverage Points in Your Life: Lecture given Monday, September 21, 2009, 3:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Idolatry is not about Baal and Asherah poles anymore, yet it is alive and thriving in America. Unbelievers are taken captive by idols today as they have been throughout history. However, believers are significantly compromised and neutralized by idols as well. Learn how to assess your own vulnerabilities to this sin."
Amor y Humildad (Love and Humility): Lecture given Wednesday, February 21, 2001, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Utilizaré las "notas de truinfo" a través de los Hechos (Ejemplo: Hechos 5:32) para acentuar la necesidad de la unidad para tener una evangelización eficaz. Esta unidad se debe basar en las Escrituras, así como la esneñanza en nuestro evangelismo. Hechos 14:19-22 demuestra la persecucíón y el sufrimiento de Pablo ens sus jornadas misioneras, así como su amor y humilidad para con la Causa de Christo que deben ser las características de cada cristiano, especialmente aquellos de nosotros que predicamos."
Ancient Disciplines for Today's Disciples: Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Youth Ministry tends to focus on "The Latest and Greatest" thing. In contrast, the church and faith of Christians has been sustained through ancient rituals and disciplines. Let's see how ancient spiritual practices can aid the spiritual formation of our youth (and youth workers) today."
The Ann Landers of the Bible - Another Look at Proverbs: Lecture given Monday, September 18, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The book of Proverbs was written to help young people be successful in life. But it was written for a different culture than ours. How do we apply the biblical proverbs?"
The Ann Landers of the Bible - Another Look at Proverbs: Lecture given Tuesday, September 19, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The book of Proverbs was written to help young people be successful in life. But it was written for a different culture than ours. How do we apply the biblical proverbs?"
Another Brick in the Wall: A Way Out for Our Dehumanizing Economies: Lecture given Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "What are the forces that dehumanize our work? What are the powers that treat people like commodities? How are we complicit and how are we trapped in this broken system? The story of Exodus proclaims that our calling is to worship God rather than make bricks."
Another Brick in the Wall: A Way Out of Our Dehumanizing Economies: Lecture given Monday, September 21, 2009, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "What are the forces that dehumanize our work? What are the powers that treat people like commodities? How are we complicit and how are we trapped in this broken system? The story of Exodus proclaims that our calling is to worship God rather than make bricks."
Answering the Call to Spiritual (Urban) Renewal - Part 1: Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "The socio-cultural usefulness of today's church is debatable. Many urban centers lie in virtual ruins. Can the church afford to absolve itself from the process of healing the malaise? Classes will examine the predicament and consider potential strategies for authentic inner-city spiritual renewal."
Answering the Call to Spiritual (Urban) Renewal - Part 2: Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "The socio-cultural usefulness of today's church is debatable. Many urban centers lie in virtual ruins. Can the church afford to absolve itself from the process of healing the malaise? Classes will examine the predicament and consider potential strategies."
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."
Apostolic Churches - Moving from Membership to an Inviting, Authentic Faith Family: Lecture given Monday, February 19, 2001, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Christians are increasingly eager for training in everyday evangelism because they want to share Jesus with friends, work associates and family. Class sessions will provide effective tools to strengthen skills in conversations, relational evangelism. Examples will be provided of testimony, invitational and special outreach events."
Applying Overseas Missions Strategies Across Town: Lecture given Monday, February 21, 2000, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "If we can plant growing churches in Latin America, why not get local Spanish evangelistic efforts off and running?"
The Apprentice - The Ministry of Supervision: Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 2006, 3:15 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Ministry internships provide aspiring ministers opportunities to learn from experienced ministers. Important moments in a person's education occur when learning takes place while serving. Topics include mentoring, theological reflection and ministerial training."
The Apprentice - The Ministry of Supervision: Lecture given Monday, February 20, 2006, 3:15 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Ministry internships provide aspiring ministers opportunities to learn from experienced ministers. Important moments in a person's education occur when learning takes place while serving. Topics include mentoring, theological reflection and ministerial training."
April 14, 1912 -- A Night to Remember: Lecture given Monday, February 19, 2001, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Christians must seek spiritual strength so they will not faint in the day of adversity that is sure to come (2 Timothy 3:12)"
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."
The Art of Leading Congregations for the Sake of the World: Missional Leadership and Congregational Imagination: Lecture given Tuesday, September 22, 2009, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Congregational leaders typically have a well-developed imagination for how the congregation exists for its members. In our changing cultural environment, leaders increasingly need to form an imagination for how the congregations exists for the sake of the world."
The Art of Leading Congregations for the Sake of the World: Missional Leadership and Congregational Imagination: Lecture given Monday, September 21, 2009, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Congregational leaders typically have a well-developed imagination for how the congregation exists for its members. In our changing cultural environment, leaders increasingly need to form an imagination for how the congregations exists for the sake of the world."
The Art of Leading Congregations for the Sake of the World: The Formation of Missional Leaders: Lecture given Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Congregational leaders typically have a well-developed imagination for how the congregation exists for its members. In our changing cultural environment, leaders increasingly need to form an imagination for how the congregations exists for the sake of the world."
The Artist as Priest and Prophet - Conflict: Building Altars in a Divided Kingdom: Lecture given Wednesday, February 20, 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?"
The Artist As Priest and Prophet - Cultivating Seeing Souls: Lecture given Tuesday, September 19, 2006, 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 are conflict, an infidelity, in seeing the artist's dual relationship with the Kingdom and the "world"?"
The Artist as Priest and Prophet - Messages: The Voice Crying in the Wilderness: Lecture given Tuesday, February 19, 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?"
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?"
The Ascent Into Richness - Prayer and Duty and Delight: Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "William Law describes prayer as an ascent, "the rising of the soul out of the vanity of time into the riches of eternity." This class will explore some practical ways in which prayer might be more than an empty ritual, and become journey into spiritual places of wonder and power."
At Home with God - Bearing Fruit That Endures to Eternal Life: Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In this series (John 13-16) we will explore the secrets of the abundant life lived in the presence of God, the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, and the love of Christ. We will allow Jesus to teach us to love, to find peace in a hostile world, to receive the Holy Spirit, and to bear fruit in His name."
At Home with God - Finding Peace in a Hostile World: Lecture given Tuesday, September 19, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In this series (John 13-16) we will explore the secrets of the abundant life lived in the presence of God, the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, and the love of Christ. We will allow Jesus to teach us to love, to find peace in a hostile world, to receive the Holy Spirit, and to bear fruit in His name."
At Home with God - Sharing His Life, His Spirit, His Love: Lecture given Monday, September 18, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In this series (John 13-16) we will explore the secrets of the abundant life lived in the presence of God, the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, and the love of Christ. We will allow Jesus to teach us to love, to find peace in a hostile world, to receive the Holy Spirit, and to bear fruit in His name."
At Work in the Fields of the Lord: Being a Chaplain to a Secular University - A Theology of Presence: Lecture given Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Randolph is the first chaplain to the institute at MIT. This class will discuss why the institute made the decision to have a chaplain and the theology of presence that undergirds the role of chaplain in a secular university."
At Work in the Fields of the Lord: Being a Chaplain to a Secular University - What Is a Nice Chaplain Like You Doing in a Place Like This?: Lecture given Tuesday, September 23, 2008, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Randolph is the first chaplain to the institute at MIT. This class will discuss why the institute made the decision to have a chaplain and the theology of presence that undergirds the role of chaplain in a secular university."
A Babylonian Reads Genesis in 900 B.C.E.: Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Enkidu, a Marduk-worshipping Babylonian, moves to Jerusalem in 900 b.C.E. His Hebrew neighbor gives him an evangelistic tract: "The Book of Genesis." Reading Genesis through Enkidu's eyes, what would have struck him as profoundly revolutionary? Today's readers cannot fully appreciate the nature of Genesis until they read it through ancient-Mesopotamian glasses."
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."
Baptism: Our Spirituality's Defining Moment - The Spirit's Grace That Come in Baptism: Lecture given Tuesday, February 19, 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."
Baptism: Our Spirituality's Defining Moment - The Spirit's Grace That Comes After Baptism: Lecture given Wednesday, February 20, 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."
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."
Baptism: The Work of God: 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."
The Baptized Life and Sexual Ethics - Reflections on the Moral Vision of the Jesus Story: Lecture given Monday, September 18, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Baptism does more than wash away our sins; it initiates us into a particular story or way of life. We are immersed into a new way of seeing things that includes every aspect of life - even sex."
The Baptized Life of Sexual Ethics - Reflections on the Moral Vision of the Jesus Story: Lecture given Tuesday, September 19, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Baptism does more than wash away our sins; it initiates us into a particular story or way of life. We are immersed into a new way of seeing things that includes every aspect of life - even sex."

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