Harbor, Pepperdine Bible Lectures

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Conservative Church or Liberal Church: Winners and Losers May 07, 2018

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Joshua Jackson

With such dynamic shifts underway within churches of Christ, does such polarizing political language adequately explain congregational differences?

Harbor in the Storm, Part 3: 75 Years of the Pepperdine Bible Lectures (1998-2018) May 07, 2018

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Rick Gibson

The Journey to Hospitality: Finding Our Way Together with Children May 07, 2018

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Suzetta Nutt

A conversation about the sometimes messy process of welcoming all children as we follow Jesus together

Recovering the Lost Gospel (Part 3: Good News for the Crippling Power of Shame) May 07, 2018

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Dan Bouchelle, Mark Hooper

Brene Brown has helped Americans rediscover the devastating power of shame. But, many Christians don't know how the Gospel speaks to this force, even though the Bible comes from an honor-shame culture first.This class will enlarge our understanding of the Gospel to help us form a relevant message to help people overcome the power of shame.

What Happened between the Old and New Testaments? (or Why the "Silent Years" Were Not So Silent) May 07, 2018

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Nick Zola

Was there really "400 years of silence" between the end of the Old Testament and the beginning of the New Testament? Come learn why this is a misnomer and how what happened during this time provides some crucial background for understanding Jesus, his followers, and his times.

Ministering to Millenials May 07, 2018

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Stacy Jones

Ministering to Millenials will explore the complex world of ministering to a generation that breaks out of almost every historical paradigm to which we are accustomed. They need Jesus and we have to introduce them to Him.

The Reluctant Leader: Leadership For Those Who Don't Feel Especially Gifted At It May 07, 2018

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Tim Curtis

Quite often men and women find themselves in positions of leadership in the church, but feel very unqualified. It may not be our gift. But the gift of leadership isn't the only requirement for being a leader. When God puts us in positions of leadership, he also provides the resources we need.

Leadership Traits of Long-Tenured Youth Ministers May 07, 2018

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Greg Anderson

What leadership characteristics typify youth ministers who stay at the same church for at least ten years? How are they able to overcome challenges to long-tenure? What can we learn about their relationship with other church leaders and staff? To discover the answers to these questions and more, join Greg Anderson as he reviews findings from his doctoral research on leadership traits of long-tenured youth ministers in Churches of Christ.

Get a Hair Cut and Get a Real Job: Making Your Workplace Sacred Space May 07, 2018

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Matt Raines

There is a lot to learn when you leave the church bubble. This class will explore insights gained by a church planter that reentered the workforce. Along the way we will discover some practical things we all can do to make the work place sacred space.

Surrendering to Hope, Part 3: Guidance for the Broken May 07, 2018

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James Agnus, Jr., Eric Greer

"Desert Living" and "Not All is Black and White"