Harbor, Pepperdine Bible Lectures

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God's Spirit Vs. My Spirit (Lessons Learned in 50 Years of Full-Time Ministry) May 03, 2018

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Bruce Henderson

On the week of his 50th anniversary in church ministry, a 71 year old preacher reflects upon a long journey of successes and failures in service to God and man.

Let the Church Say Amen: Reflections on the Black Prophetic Spirit within Churches of Christ May 03, 2018

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David Holmes

How and why has Black preaching within Churches of Christ contrasted with the African American preaching practiced in other faith tradtions? This class uses the African American prophetic tradition as a framework for analyzing the relationship between hermeneutics, homiletics, doctrine, spirituality and politics in Black Churches of Christ.

The Spirit of Truth May 03, 2018

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Rick Atchley

Why the Bible Is Not Enough

Wind, Water, and Fire, Part 1 May 03, 2018

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Jeff Walling

PEPTalks May 03, 2018

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Joshua Parrish

PEP Talks is a series of expertly crafted short talks designed to engage new ideas and generate healthy discussion within Churches of Christ about what ministry can be and about what the church looks like beyond Sunday mornings. You will leave encouraged to see your purpose in the world and the potential for God to do something amazing in a completely new way.

The Tale of the Dove, Part 1 May 03, 2018

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Don McLaughlin

Never has religion seemed less relevant and the church been more essential. Critics rail and Christians wail about the church. Both sense the church is meant for more, so what's missing? Join us for a practical look at how to reengage the Spirit in our local churches.

Experiencing the Spirit in Ephesians (Part 1: God Comes to Dwell) May 03, 2018

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Bobby Valentine

This class offers a way of sharing the reality of the Spirit with people through reading Ephesians. This first class will focus Paul's understanding of the Trinity and the function of Temple in his theology.

Mental Health Concerns: The Church's Response May 03, 2018

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Connie Horton

Christians are not exempt from mental health concerns, yet many ministers and church communities are unsure how to think and speak about these issues. They also feel unsure about how to best minister to those who are struggling. This session will provide a framework to help understand psychological concepts from a Christian worldview and suggest practical tips for ministry.

Reimagining Church to Embrace the LGBTQ Community May 03, 2018

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Pat Bills, Sally Gary

An overwhelming majority of LGBTQ people grew up in devout Christian homes, but most have been ostracized, excluded from fellowship. What would it take to make church a safe & comforting place again? In this session we'll continue talking about ways to restore Spirit-driven community for our LGBTQ brothers & sisters.

LGBTQ Inclusion in Spirit-Led Churches May 03, 2018

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Pat Bills & Sally Gary

Many churches are still wrestling with inclusion of LGBTQ Christians, wondering how we can extend fellowship when we may not agree on teachings about sexuality. How does a Spirit-led church respond to these questions? Join us for a two-part discussion of extending the love of Christ to our LGBTQ brothers and sisters who are seeking a place to belong.