Harbor, Pepperdine Bible Lectures

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Heroes, Hot Tubs, and Headaches: Practical Advice to Survive and Thrive in Youth Ministry May 04, 2018

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David Fraze

Youth Ministry is incredible and awful, fun and not-so-fun, rewarding and punishing, great on your family and...you get the picture. Youth ministry is a dynamic roller coaster of ups and downs. Like most roller coaster enthusiest, the more drops, turns and curves the better. Youth ministry will not disappoint. If you want to thrive and survive the ride, you need to buckle up and listen to the safety instructions. Oh, you don't need to keep your hands inside the vehicle at all times. You can raise them if you want.

Spirit-Filled Ministry: Setting Those on the Margins Free May 04, 2018

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Ron and Lori Clark

Jesus' synagogue sermon announced that his ministry would target those on the margins of society. When we planted the Agape Church of Christ, we felt called to offer a similar vision of hope to those in Portland who had been marginalized by oppression, consumerism, and (unfortunately) the very movement where we had been leading in ministry. This ministry of the Spirit quickly became overwhelming while providing tremendous blessings teaching us love, compassion, courage, and how to offer a Spiritual presence in Portland and the rest of our country.

Surrendering to Hope, Part 2: Guidance for the Broken May 04, 2018

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Sally Gary, Jim Holway

"Grace Beyond the Curse" and "Keeping Secrets"

4 Step Follow-Up Plan May 04, 2018

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Jon Reed

This class will share a detailed follow up plan to encourage your guests to become a part of your church family.

Release is Just the Beginning May 04, 2018

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Joe and Becky Almanza

Join us as we share from our experience some insights into the mind of the broken and how you can make a difference in their success through authentic relationships.

Elder Selection: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly May 04, 2018

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Jerry Morgan, Doyle Corder

We will review different elder selection issues and processes and offer some examples of good process than can be a blessing to your church and its leadership.

Take Courage! Fear Can't Keep Faith from Rising Up! May 04, 2018

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Sara Jackson, Emily Lemley

Sisters. Well-loved. But...life is still real with great griefs and true temptations. How do we take His courage when we feel overwhelmed and alone in the dark? Our stories and others' stories shine light on what God is doing to strengthen all of us right now.

Color Blind: 5 Ways To Begin Racial Reconciliation May 04, 2018

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Jana Unruh

A Midwestern, mostly white church prays to become 'Color Blind'. Learn from our beginner's successes, mistakes, and take away 5 practical ways your church can begin racial reconciliation. Come and be part of this critical conversation with engaged members, ministry and elder panelists from Overland Park Church of Christ in Kansas City.

The Golden Triangle of Growth: How Your Dreary Spirituality Derives From a Disregard of One of These Three May 04, 2018

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Chris Altrock

Life with God is described in Scripture as abundant and dynamic. Yet often we or our churches experience spirituality as dull and dreary. Dallas Willard discovered that the vibrant life intended for us comes through an emphasis on three things. Each is as valuable as gold, as vital as the side of a triangle. Explore this "golden triangle" and discover which of these three may be missing from your or your church's spiritual life.

Awake My Soul May 04, 2018

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Jacob Parnell, Kyle Sapp

Explore the relationship between human beings' capacity for appreciating music and the Holy Spirit. Equip yourself with tools that will enable you to communicate with other music-lovers the beauty, creativity, and majesty of God.