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What Does the Lord Require? (Micah 6:6-8): Lecture given Sunday, September 16, 2007, 7:00 PM at Abilene Christian University
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?"
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 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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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 - 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."
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 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."
God, Gravity and Four Creations - Romans and the Essence of Christian Living - Part 1: Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Paul's understanding of history in Romans features four different acts of creation: God's, Adam's, Christ's and the creation that stands at the end of time. Knowing which creation we belong to makes all the difference in how we live here and now."
God's Love Bank - A Holistic Program and Curriculum for Nurturing Spiritual Growth in Local Churches: Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The first day of the three-day workshop will focus on biblical spiritual growth in the lives of individual members of the Church, and then on what biblical church growth is. Some of the questions that will be raised are, "Have the Churches of Christ confused Spiritual growth with numerical growth? If so, how, why and with what?" and "Is the Church of Christ in a crisis today when it comes to spiritual and/or numerical growth today?""
Good Shepherds - Practical Wisdom for the Care of God's Flock, Part 1: Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "A panel of writers from the new book for elders, Good Shepherds, will offer summaries of their chapters on topics including Paul's pastoral theology, leading a church of highly diverse people, ministering to those who are ill or grieving, caring for a congregation traumatized by sexual abuse, and leading a church to become a community of virtue."
Good Shepherds - Practical Wisdom for the Care of God's Flock, Part 2: Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "A panel of writers from the new book for elders, Good Shepherds, will offer summaries of their chapters on topics including Paul's pastoral theology, leading a church of highly diverse people, ministering to those who are ill or grieving, caring for a congregation traumatized by sexual abuse, and leading a church to become a community of virtue."
Her Wound Is Incurable (Micah 1:1-9): Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 11:00 AM at Abilene Christian University
Hosea's Message - A Harlot's Wages: No Knowledge, No Mercy, No People: Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Hosea prophesied against Israel's "spiritual adultery and idolatry," portrayed in his marriage to Gomer, a prostitute, and the birth of their "children." But God also planned for Israel's restoration as his "bride.""
How Inner City Families Can Survive the 21st Century - The Inner City Tragedy That Could Destroy Us All: Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "According to the U. S. Justice Department, our inner cities have become killing zones with no solution in sight. The inner-city family unit is on life support and government programs have proven impotent in turning things around. Come and hear God's final solution to the inner-city tragedy."
Injustice is Blind...And Deaf: Isaiah Confronts Injustice in Judah and In Us - Isaiah's Critique of the Unjust: Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "To those who mask (or ignore) injustice with comfortable lives and comfortable religion, Isaiah of Jerusalem announces the judgment of God. To the oppressed who remain unseen and unheard, he offers a vision of God's restorative justice."
The Jesus Vibe: Turning Our Hearts to Jesus - The Singer: Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Loving God and neighbor provides the vibe for understanding the life of Jesus as well as understanding our call today as Christ followers. But, what happens when loving God (The Singer) and loving our neighbors (The Song) seem to collide (The Shear)?"
Joy at Work - Exploring Marketplace Faith Programs, Part 1: Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "In the past few years, several new programs have emerged encouraging professionals to understand their work as Christian vocation. This session will bring together business professionals, congregational ministers, and theologians to discuss both the merits and potential directions for encouraging marketplace faith."
Joy at Work - Exploring Marketplace Faith Programs, Part 2: Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "In the past few years, several new programs have emerged encouraging professionals to understand their work as Christian vocation. This session will bring together business professionals, congregational ministers, and theologians to discuss both the merits and potential directions for encouraging marketplace faith."
Let All Children Come - Including Children with Disabilities in Your Church Children's Ministry: Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Many parents of children with disabilities have experienced unintended, subtle, or even open rejection of their children by churches. This session will explore issues and strategies for churches seeking to welcome all children in the name of Jesus."
Living Boldly as a Woman of God - Developing Your Own Personal Mission Statement and Legacy of Faith: Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 3:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Do you sometimes hide who you are as God's woman? Do you struggle with knowing what you're suppose to do with your time on this earth? Come hear Hadassah's story. She'll inspire you to live your personal mission revealed by God."
"I'm Not Really All That Humble" - The Challenge of Walking Humbly with God - Part 1: Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Pursuing humility presents unique challenges for those who want to make progress in the life of God. Still, fellow travelers, both ancient and contemporary, have helped us see the path to humility more."
Memory of God and Justice for His World - Old Injustice in Our New World: Lecture given Monday, September 17, 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."
The Message of Micah - God's Central Concern for the Oppressed: Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The focus of the book of Micah is God - his nature and his work. The book of Micah communicates these fundamental messages through themes of Yahweh as king and shepherd, Zion and the faithful remnant, and the new exodus empowered by God's grace and mercy."
Micah at the Margins: Micah Muted: Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "As the early church searched Scripture for meaning, the text of Micah remained at the margins. Why? AS we now move to the text of Micah from the margins to the center, what is this once muted prophet's message?"
Micah's Call to Justice - A Symposium on Possibilities: Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Structural and pervasive injustice throughout the world is often overwhelming for American Christians to face. The force of such evil sometimes causes us to shrink back from any hope of effective action on our part. In this symposium, Christians who have become involved in the fight against the injustice of child sex trafficking in Asia, bonded servitude of children in India and Africa, and the orphaned street children in Africa present the possibilities they have experienced."
Night Without Vision (Micah 3:1-12): Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 7:00 PM at Abilene Christian University
Passing the Baton: Handing the Faith from One Generation to Another - Communicating Truth Across the Generation Gap: Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "There is no task more important than passing faith from one generation to the next. Yet many find this challenge growing harder as the cultural divide widens. What does it take to effectively pass faith through the generations? Walling and his son will discuss the principles they've learned and pitfalls they've experienced in their family's own faith journey. Hear biblical concepts and frank discussion about such timely issues as worship styles, cultural differences and the struggle over tradition."
Peace, Be Still: Calming the Storm in Churches - Peace in the Presence of Church Conflict: Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "How can leaders deal with church conflict? This class provides a framework for the vital nature of reconciliation, practical steps your church can take and resources available to help."
The Pilgrim Way - Around the Sea of Galilee: Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Come on a virtual pilgrimage around the Sea of Galilee and from the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem to the place of Jesus' resurrection. We will read Scripture and see the places where Jesus walked as we explore the spiritual discipline of daily pilgrimage."
Practicing Micah 6 - One Congregations' Attempt to "Do Justice": Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Micah 6 makes it clear what the Lord requires from his people: doing justice, loving mercy and walking humbly. Ken Greene and members from Metro Church of Christ will share their recent journey in doing justice."
The Sex-Addicted Christian: A Story of Hope, Healing, and Homecoming - The Sex Addict's Story: Hope in the Midst of Darkness: Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Sexual addiction is an epidemic plaguing our churches, destroying families and devouring leaders. But, this is only one side of the story. There is hope. Jesus offers radical healing for addicts, their families and churches."
The Surprising Message in Early Christianity - Focusing on Faithfulness in Early Writings: Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "As the church seeks a message for itself that addresses the challenges of today's world, ancient writings provide a surprising model. The apostolic fathers affirm many basic ideas in Church of Christ while articulating a distant paradigm of faithfulness."
Take a Breath - Inhale God's Rest, Exhale Delight: Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Sabbath is a practice of mindfulness. As our frantic culture races against time, people often become obstacles to be hurdled. In response, we embrace God's rhythm of time, offering compassion to those who come our way."
Telling a Better Story - Telling a Better Story in Preaching: Moving From "How to" to "Why": Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The Christian faith offers the world the greatest story ever told. But is this the story the church is telling? Come examine ways the church might tell a better story in preaching, worship and ministry."
The Walk to Emmaus Retreat - What Is It?: Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This class seeks to equip members of the Church of Christ for meaningful interaction with this retreat form, which is overseen by the Upper Room ministry. Many in our churches are finding spiritual resources for their everyday life through walking the Emmaus road. Find out why?"
Walking Humbly in Community - Walking Humbly With Your Team: Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Walking humbly before God often requires walking humbly with others. Cross-cultural missions provides numerous opportunities to practice humility. The humility expressed in incarnation missions begins as team relationships develop and continues through the life of planting churches."
When Morality is not Enough - The Problem of Having a Social Ethic: Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 3:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Historically, we have understood the gospel to be about personal salvation rather than about a new community founded on justice and mercy. Come and explore what it means to be the new community."
I will Change Your Name - Messages of Mercy for the Heart Broken by Divorce: Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 3:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Through scripture, story and song, Dana shares her journey through divorce. Her story illustrates how God's mercy breaks through to those in grief through His Word and through the church."
With God in the Shadows: Psalms 23 - Shadows of Blessing: Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The sun is constant. It's her shadows with which we struggle. Arguably the greatest lesson we will learn is that a hidden face is no sign of a forgetful heart."

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