Harbor, Pepperdine Bible Lectures

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**Harbor, Pepperdine Bible Lectures**

Christian scholars and church leaders at Harbor, Pepperdine University’s annual Bible Lectures, inspire listeners with this collection of topics on Christian living, relationships, ministry, and biblical insight.

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Jason Thompson & Doug Peters: Leading Together: Elders and Ministers in Partnership May 06, 2026

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Josh Graves & Joss Ross: Why Character Matters Today (Part 1) May 06, 2026

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Learning to Navigate Forgiveness, Shame, and Rhythm.

DJ Iverson: Staying Power: The Role of Pastorial Friendships May 06, 2026

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JK Hamilton: Provision Without Pause: Nature’s Witness, Our Confidence (Part 1) May 06, 2026

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This lectureship explores the unbroken pattern of God’s provision as revealed in the details of creation and experienced in the life of the believer. From the feeding of the birds of the air to the clothing of the lilies of the field (Matthew 6:25–34), Scripture presents nature as a living testimony of God’s sustaining care. What God continually does for creation, He faithfully extends to His people.

Through a careful study of key biblical texts (Psalm 104; Matthew 6:25–34; and other texts), this class will examine how creation functions as theological evidence—declaring God’s character as Provider, Sustainer, and Faithful Keeper. Participants will consider the consistency of divine provision (“without pause”) and how it confronts human anxiety, strengthens trust, and calls believers to deeper dependence on God.

The session will also address practical implications: how observing God’s care in nature reshapes our perspective on lack, worry, and faith in uncertain times. Attendees will gain both a richer theological framework and a renewed personal confidence that the same God who sustains the world is actively and reliably providing for them.

Key Emphasis:

If God’s provision for creation is constant and intentional, then our assurance in His provision for us can be confident and unwavering.

Lin Beaty Ottenweller & Julie Landi: Without Vision Women Perish May 06, 2026

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In this deeply honest and hope-filled message, Lin and Julie invite women into a sacred conversation about vision—not as a nice idea, but as a lifeline when everything familiar has been shaken. Rooted in Proverbs 29:18, Scripture, and their own lived stories, they speak about what it feels like when a woman loses sight of who she is, what she is here for, and whether the dreams God once whispered to her heart are still possible. With openness and tenderness, they share about the wilderness moments where faith felt thin and hope felt fragile—and how God met them there, not just to soothe their pain, but to gently and powerfully breathe vision back into their lives. Out of Julie’s personal journey of healing and reawakening, Live Your Vision was born—not as a polished plan, but as an act of surrender and obedience. It became a place where women could come as they are, be seen and restored, and rediscover that God is still writing their story, and that their next chapter can be filled with purpose, courage, and life again. This message weaves Scripture, story, and spiritual insight to show that vision is not just about goals or success, but about hope, identity, and alignment with God’s purposes. “For Without Vision, Women Perish” calls women to lift their eyes beyond disappointment, beyond limitation, and beyond fear, and to once again believe that God is not finished. It is an invitation to remember, to dream, and to step into the next chapter with clarity, confidence, and trust in the One who still gives vision for the future.

Doug Peters: Your Church and The Law May 06, 2026

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Doug Peters will interview attorney Mike O'Neal, a Church Legal Specialist, about the most important legal best practices for church leaders. Attendees will receive a free church legal resource document. There will also be time for Q&A and an opportunity for leaders to schedule a free confidential 1-hour appointment with a Heritage21 attorney during Harbor.

Stacy Jones: "Don't Miss the Moment!" - A Data Driven Analysis of the Need for Intergenerational Ministry (Part 1) May 06, 2026

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Don't Miss the Moment explores post-quarantine data trends revealing the greatest opportunities for church growth through intentional intergenerational ministry. This workshop equips leaders with practical, data-driven insights to help congregations reclaim momentum, strengthen discipleship across generations, and build a sustainable future.

Nathan Guy: Christian Ethics & Human Dignity: A More Excellent Way May 06, 2026

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Someone once said, 'we will never be able to say anything more true than the claims our living make.' This is a call for embodied testimony. What is the true, good, and beautiful story of our counter-cultural witness, reflected in how we view and treat people made in the image of God?

Tim Spivey: Same River, Separate Banks: The Tragedy of Proximity Without Communion (Part 1) May 06, 2026

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This class honestly examines the divide between Churches of Christ and Christian Churches, what it has cost us, what is possible, and what Scripture demands of us. We will name the obstacles clearly and explore practical paths toward the unity Jesus prayed for in John 17. Come ready to reckon with our division — and to imagine what a shared future could actually look like.

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Tim Spivey - ”Then, Now, Next” May 09, 2025

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Fri May 9, 2025 - 11:00 AM
Presenter(s): Tim Spivey

This sermon emphasizes the importance of Matthew 25, particularly the parable of the sheep and the goats, highlighting the call to compassion and service to others. Tim suggests true service comes from one's identity as a follower of Christ rather than fear of judgment. Service to the needy should be motivated by the understanding of being served by Christ during our times of need. Christians serve the poor and marginalized as a natural extension of their faith, rooted in their identity as followers of Christ. Believers should live out a Kingdom Christianity that integrates both personal faith and social responsibility, engaging actively in good works as a reflection of their faith.

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