Harbor, Pepperdine Bible Lectures

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Ancient Words Come Alive, Part 2: How to Read the Bible Without Losing Your Faith May 04, 2018

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Wade Hodges

How is it that the Bible can be both an invitation to faith for some and an obstacle to faith for others? This class will explore the importance of clarifying our assumptions about what the Bible is, how it works, and what we can legitimately expect from it when we read it.

Music, Muscle Cars, and Other Makeshift Ministries May 04, 2018

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Jason Darden, Aaron Stevens

A session for those wanting to turn their passion into a church ministry.

Sexual Testimony: How the Church Can Participate in #MeToo May 04, 2018

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Jeremiah Gibson

The #MeToo movement reminds us of the devastating consequences of our nation's inability to provide comprehensive sex education and safe spaces for sexual conversation. This workshop will identify ways that adult communities can use testimony as a way of removing sexual shame and reclaiming their sexual selves. Participants will learn strategies for working through limiting messages/negative experiences regarding sex and gender, as well as tips for identifying and communicating sexual needs.

La Iglesia y la Immigración en la Era del Presidente Trump (The Church and Immigration in the Age of President Trump) May 04, 2018

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Dan Rodriguez

Back to the Basics: Loving God and Loving Neighbor May 04, 2018

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Ryan Lassiter

We want to reach the world with the good news that Jesus is Lord, and everyone seems to have a trendy way to "do church" in order to accomplish that goal. What if we became a community of people who embodied the greatest commandments instead? Let's get back to the basics of faith, loving God and loving neighbors.

Leaving Church: What I'm Learning May 04, 2018

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Jennifer Christy

Years of theological education and training, years of professional work and life experience...but what can really prepare you for congregational ministry? And how can you gracefully transition out of a role when your time is up? How do you return to being a member after serving as a minister? What does ministry look like in the public sector? I'm still learning but let's share this journey together.

O.T. OpEd (Part 2: Love at the Margins) May 04, 2018

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Phil Ware

Old Testament characters who sing the song of Jesus!

The Joy of Rebels and Warriors May 04, 2018

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Paula Harrington

Finding our joy, hope, and encouragement in the life of Jesus and those who courageously follow him.

Neighbors: Crossing the Road to Consider the Experience of the Suffering May 04, 2018

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Jeff Brown

In what ways can the "Good Samaritan" serve as guide to help us navigate racial tension and inequality? How might crossing the road to consider someone else's experience expand our understanding of both God and the World? Jesus willingly enters our suffering and disciples of Jesus must learn to do the same.

Though Unseen He Meets Us Here': Where Is Jesus When We Take Communion? May 04, 2018

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Darryl Tippens