Harbor, Pepperdine Bible Lectures

Poured Out, Part 1

Leonard Allen

Session one: The Missional Spirit The New Testament reveals the Spirit as the dynamic force and guide for the mission of God, beginning in Jerusalem, to Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8). The loss of mission corresponds with a narrowed and tamed doctrine of the Spirit. The two diminishments go hand in hand.

An Introvert's Guide to Pastoral Care

Ben Fike, Blaine Totty

What do you do when you're called to care for large groups of people, and you also find being in large groups of people exhausting? Ben Fike is one introverted minister who was thrilled to arrive at a new ministry context and discover one of his elders, Blaine Totty, was a fellow introvert who has found ways to excel at pastoral care. In this class, you'll be hearing from both of them about some of the things Ben is learning from Blaine as well as some practical suggestions for fellow introverted church leaders who desire to love well those under their care.

Good Work

Tod Brown 

"Living Well in the Tension of Faith and Business"

For nearly 30 years I've moved between the often conflicting worlds of ministry and commerce. If I take my commitment to Jesus seriously, the question I wrestle with every day is, "How does my faithful discipleship get expressed in and through my business?" This session is the summation of my experience as an employer, partner, negotiator, competitor and preacher.

Danny and Carole Phillips Speaker Series

Ned Colletti, Brian Zahnd

Join us for an exciting plenary session featuring special guest speakers Brian Zahnd and Christine Caine, as well as a special interview with Ned Colletti. [Note: Christine Caine's talk will not be recorded for future download.]

Say Something, Why Don't You?

Kevin Holland

When referring to the sociopolitical climate of the past few years, I heard one pastor say that it seems as if "hate is winning." I cannot remember a time when the toxicity level in our public discourse was this high or when it was affecting members in our churches to this degree. What makes it more confusing is that Christians are all over the spectrum on this and are not sure whether speaking out publicly against what they believe to be wrong, ignoring it, looking the other way and keeping their heads down, addressing it in worship assemblies, or some other method is the way Jesus would have us respond. What’s the best way to be "salt and light?" Should we speak up or remain silent? What is the Spirit saying to us? This discussion will examine multiple sides of the issue and suggest paths forward.