Harbor, Pepperdine Bible Lectures

Facebook, Twitter, White Privilege, and Racial Diversity

Steve Puckett

That's Our Story and We're Dying! Part 1

Grady King, Jon Mullican

"Why Your Church Must Change Its Story to Live"

What is your church’s story? How do you tell it? Language matters. Just as we behave consistent with how we view ourselves, churches do as well. The key is adapting to the gospel for your story.

Brokenhearted by Divorce?

Suzy Brown

The heartbreak of divorce is everywhere around us--in our pews and in our neighborhoods. God calls the Church to comfort the brokenhearted. We have everything they need, and we must answer the call to help. Come find out how.

The "Holeistic" Message of Jesus

Brad Voss

How do you share God's redemptive story with children who have been left out, left behind, and forgotten? It starts by showing them firsthand that God truly loves them. Come listen and discuss with those who are in the trenches loving and serving kids that much of the world has discarded and abandoned. Join members of the Made In The Streets team from Kenya in learning how we can all help fill the “holes” and share the love of Jesus in the darkest corners of the world.

Stamped From the Beginning, Part 1

John York

"Naming My Own Truths About White Male Privilege"

Join John York in an exploration of his own “broken hallelujah”: coming to terms with the myriad ways he’d been given power and privilege and advantage that he did not recognize--but certainly benefitted from. From growing up as a preacher's kid in Churches of Christ in the Pacific Northwest to his life in church and academy for the last 25 years in the South, he’s at last learning the realities of his own existence.

Morning Praise and Worship: Through the Valley

Jason Burnett

Our situations change. But God does not. He restores us, refreshes us, and leads us through the ups and downs of our journey. David describes God as the greatest of shepherds, leading him through the darkest valleys. Join us for a time of song, prayer, and reflection through Psalm 23.

Lost and Found, Part 2

Rick Atchley, Chris Seidman

"Cultivating a Culture in Your Church for Those Far From God"

The Kaleidoscopic Cross

Gilbert Kerrigan

"Why the Cross Is Good News for Everyone"

Exploring how our Scriptures talk about the work of God at the cross is like looking through a kaleidoscope. If we look closely, we will discover many different ways in which the cross of Jesus is good news for everyone. Join us in expanding the way we talk about the cross.

Men and Women Sharing Church Leadership, Part 1

Kindy De Long

A three-day session considering a biblical "big picture" of how God creates, sees, and interacts with people not as genders, but as unique human beings. The first session explores men and women created in the image of God in partnership with each other and redeemed into a community of Christ that fulfills this creation ideal. The second session focuses on women in the Bible who used their God-given gifts to lead God's people. The third session investigates the "limiting" passages in Paul's letters in light of this larger picture of Scripture.

Listening to Our Muslim Neighbors

John Barton, Edina Lekovic

Maybe the best way for Christians to begin interacting with Muslims is with simple listening. We cannot love our neighbors unless we listen to them, understand them better, and understand ourselves in relationship to them. Friends John Barton and Edina Lekovic talk about faith, family, mission, and life together.

How to Raise a Broken Hallelujah

Claire Allensworth

"A Worship Experience for Those Who Grieve"

Join us in the sacred act of lamenting before our God. Together we will embrace the heart of David and discover how to grieve with one another for our personal and communal heartaches. There is a place for lament in the church.

Time with the Homeless and Hopeless

Dan Jocoy

Reevaluating our most valuable kingdom ministries.

Carpe Opportunity, Part 1

Tim Spivey

"Recognizing and Realizing God's Biggest Dreams for Your Church"

"I'm Not Interested In Faith, But..."

Leslee Altrock, Scott Lambert, Ben Woodward

Non-Christian internationals are walking into churches to have life-changing conversations. Get a great overview on how Let’s Start Talking and FriendSpeak can help your church be a part of these conversations.

What to Do with a Broken Covenant, Part 1

Jeff Walling

"Why I Love the Old Testament"

The Gospel in Three Days, Part 1

Randy Harris

Friday: A Crucified Messiah

Keynote: David and Goliath

Chris Smith

Jesus, King of Strangers

Mark Hamilton

A Progressive God for a Nostalgic People

Collin Packer

Today, nostalgia wins political campaigns and keeps churches from imagining our best future together. Others in our culture believe God and the Scriptures God has inspired are behind the times. Is the best future a return to an imagined, pristine era when things were ideal, or is our best future actually in the future?

That Sounds Great But It Won't Work Here, Part 1

Dan Bouchelle, Caleb Southerland

"Is North America Immune to Disciple-Making Movements?"

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

Duct Tape Can't Fix It

Brice Smith

"Why Some Things Need to Stay Broken"

Women in Roles of Congregational Leadership, Part 1

Sheila Bost, Amy Bost Henegar

Churches of Christ around the world are rethinking a Biblical view of gender. Many of these congregations have reached the conclusion that significant changes must be made—that churches must transition their leadership and worship styles from traditional patriarchy to a model of Spirit-empowered mutuality. And while a congregation may be thoroughly convinced that it wants to see more women in leadership, the process of change is complicated. It is helpful to hear from other churches who have made the journey and to learn from their experiences. A panel of leaders and members of two different congregations—one on the West Coast and one on the East Coast—that have made significant changes in the area of gender will share their thoughts and experiences. All panel members will be present all three days with the conversations continuing from one session to the next. Through these conversations, the panelists hope to encourage congregations that are in the midst of the change process.

Staying Fresh in Ministry, Part 1

Brian Sandine

Canoeing the Mountains, Part 1

Piper Ditzler, Chris Goldman

What’s behind us hasn’t prepared us for what’s ahead of us.

Generating Biblical Smart Trust Between Two Language Groups

Robert Perez

Generating trust between the English- and Spanish-speaking congregants at the Santa Paula Church of Christ has been a focus of Robert Perez’ ministry for the past three years. Hear about his recent findings from this D.Min. project.