Harbor, Pepperdine Bible Lectures

Mental Health and Ministry

Kyle Sapp

A panel discussion about working in ministry while wrestling with mental illness. All panelists bring their own story and perspective of how they have lived with their mental illness. The discussion dives into how their mental illness has impacted their work in the kingdom in both positive and negative ways and focuses on practical ideas for how we can continue to love and support our friends and family who live with mental illnesses.

A Church Environment That College Students Love

Neil Reynolds

COC & ICOC, Part 1: The Rift

Doug Jacoby, Nick Zola

In the late 1980s, the International Churches of Christ (ICOC or Boston Movement) formally split from the Churches of Christ (COC). In 1992, the ICOC was labeled by Time magazine as one of the world’s fastest growing church movements. But by 2000, the ICOC was experiencing an internal upheaval that forced it to reevaluate its identity. Today dialogue and cooperation have reopened between the COC and ICOC. This series explores reasons behind the rift and recent moves towards its repair.

Take My Voice, Let Me Sing

Jerry Rushford

"Women Hymn Writers in the Hymnals of the Restoration Movement"

Hosted by the Jerry Rushford Center for Research on Churches of Christ and the Stone-Campbell Restoration Movement

Friendship in a Godly Marriage

Don Rose, Corrie Rose

If you were to name some foundational qualities in a godly marriage, what might leap to the front of your mind? Love, respect, integrity, fidelity, and commitment are often named—and for good reason! But what about friendship? Can we find biblical direction about the importance of spouses being friends? In our opinion, yes and yes. Hear why we believe that friendship is, indeed, a fundamental value in a godly marriage, and how you can, even after years of being married, become better friends.

Keynote: David and Absalom

Kevin Withem

Seeing the World: Art in Worship

Kevin Reed

While hearing the Word is important, seeing the Word is also a valuable resource for gathered worship times. We will reflect on the importance of visual art in worship. We’ll also explore theological reasons for the use of art in gathered worship times, offer a variety of suggestions for its use, and provide examples (from services at the East County Church of Christ) of how to incorporate art during Sunday gatherings and beyond.

Staying Fresh in Ministry, Part 3

Mark Manassee

"Spiritual Vitality"

We will reflect upon how ministers can maintain spiritual vitality over the long haul of their ministry. Specific resources will be offered along with helping participants identify their unique spiritual makeup.

The World Is Here and We Are Ready!

Scott Lambert, Kim Lambert

Never before have our churches had such easy access to the world. Join us today as we talk with church leaders and volunteers on how they have put Let’s Start Talking and FriendSpeak into practice at home and abroad.

Fighting Smallpox in Africa Amid Tribalism and the Cold War

Bee Bloeser

Bee Bloeser reveals a story few have ever heard and that resonates in today’s news. Her family moves to Nigeria during the Nigeria-Biafra war, and then to Equatorial Guinea, a country in the stranglehold of the Terror. Her husband was on the front lines in the battle between human and microbe, but for Bee and their two young children, the front line became the tension and isolation of life under an unhinged dictator. Sadly, she left God out of the picture just when she needed Him most.

Best of Both Worlds

Sean Palmer

Churches struggle to move, grow, and mature. We are often greeted by formulaic, de-contextualized, corporate ways to respond. This class charts a new path! From ministering in churches of less than 100 to preaching in a church with thousands and a worldwide footprint, come learn from a fellow sojourner what each size and kind of church can and must learn from one another. See how small churches can grow and how large churches can help members feel known and loved.

Honoring the Dishonorable

Daniel Rodriguez

The Bible instructs disciples of Jesus to honor parents, church leaders, government officials, and others as a way of honoring God. Agreed! But what if these people speak and act dishonorably? We’ll examine the life of King David, particularly 1 Samuel 24 and 26 to illustrate the challenges and opportunities Christians face in 2019 when called upon to honor those in positions of authority (Romans 13:7).

Called to Be Connected

Melissa Symington 

"Talking to Your Church About Healthy Sexuality and Intimacy"

Helping children and young adults learn how to appreciate healthy intimacy and sexuality is a must for both church leaders and parents. Mixed messages from TV, social media, and peers often cause confusion about healthy intimacy and open doors for unhealthy sexual relationships and faulty beliefs. Learn how to talk about intimacy at its best to encourage children and young adults to build a solid foundation for marriage. Hosted by the Boone Center for the Family

Hope and Healing for Veterans

Terry Smith, Larry Malone

It is a tragic reality that military veterans and active servicepeople take their own lives nearly every hour of each day. The reasons are complex, but trauma can penetrate the mind, heart, and soul in ways that even our best counseling, medications, and compassionate outreach cannot relieve. Suicide becomes the final option as hope for healing wanes and dies. Learn how to bring people without hope to a place of light, love, and healing. Hosted by the Boone Center for the Family

The Argument For Marriage

Terry Hargrave, Sharon Hargrave

The number of people getting married today is shrinking, and the age at which people marry is getting older all the time. Many young adults don’t understand how marriage can be life giving and contribute to life satisfaction and happiness. Come learn five easy tips that promote marriage in a culture that, even though statistics show most people desire lifelong commitments in relationship, appears to be marriage wary. Hosted by the Boone Center for the Family

Changing Us

Terry Hargrave, Sharon Hargrave

"A New Perspective on Marriage"

While we often believe that marriage is designed for us to help our partner see how he or she needs to change, the truth is that marriage changes us. Embracing the fact that change is good and leads to more peaceful and productive lives helps couples relax in their differences, conflicts, and struggles. This workshop is designed for couples who want to continue to grow in their own relationships or for those who work with young adults who lean toward cohabitation rather than marriage. Hosted by the Boone Center for the Family

Keynote: David and Mephibosheth

Jacob Parnell

That Sounds Great But It Won't Work Here, Part 3

Dan Bouchelle, Caleb Southerland

"Practical Disciple-Making Steps Anyone Can Take in Any Church"

Disciple-making movements have been producing stunning numbers around the world, but can the same thing happen in North America? Too often when people hear about what God is doing around the world, they respond with “That sounds great, but it won’t work here.” Is that true? We will discuss the phenomenon of disciple-making movements and how churches in the US can begin to see similar things happening. Hosted by Mission Resource Network

Africa Is Listening

Edet Udofia

The Next Generation Speaks

Host: Jeff Walling

Ambassadors from Pepperdine's 2019 Next Gen Preacher Search share their messages.

The Bible is Clear, Right?

Mark Hadley

"A Conversation on How Scripture Speaks to the LGBTQ+ Conversation"

Many Christians consider the biblical text to be the central and final authority in matters of faith and life. So what does the Bible say (or not say) about sexuality, particularly LGBTQ+ sexuality? Join us in exploring and asking questions about some of the most commonly discussed biblical passages.

Keynote: David and His Mighty Men

Taylor Walling

Congregational Prayer

Ann Bayliss

"Nowhere to Go but Up"

Moving from the “church prayer meeting” to meeting with God as the church.

Shipmates and Communion Plates

Kevin Wilkinson 

"A Navy Chaplain’s Ministry About Faith on the High Seas and Returning Home"

Do you want to better connect with military service members or veterans at your local church? Navy chaplain Kevin Wilkinson explores the world of military life, chaplaincy, and seeking faith overseas.

Keynote: David and His God

Jerry Taylor