●C CHILDREN WILL FOLLOW SOMEONE; LEAD THEM TO JESUS
Prodigal Sons and Prodigal Brothers 9-9:45 a.m., BSB 128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131601-12 Deet Scott (Millbrook, Ala.) Children’s ministry is not school nor is it babysitting. It is getting on the path with our children and their families and assimilating God’s words into life. If kids do not follow Jesus when they are young, they are less likely to follow Him. Discover how we help children choose to follow Jesus, starting today. Part 1 of 3. PARABLES AS GEOGRAPHY OF EDGE LIVING
Exploring Historical and Current Parable Interpretation 9-9:45 a.m., BSB 104 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131601-13 Joy R. Samuels (Franklin, Tenn.) By exploring the history of interpreting the parables, learn how to move the parables beyond Sunday schools and sermons and into pastoral care and ministry contexts. Part 1 of 2. ● MOVING FROM GENERATION EXTINCT TO GENERATION EXCEL
Mentoring Barriers 9-9:45 a.m., BSB 112 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131601-14 Ryan Bowman (Abilene, Texas) As young people put on headphones and old people run away from technology, we witness a communication barrier between generations. Seek ways to understand and communicate over this divide so we all can benefit from the promise with future generations to come. Part 1 of 3. ● HISTORY OF CHURCHES OF CHRIST IN CUBA
Humble Beginnings 9-9:45 a.m., BSB 113 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131601-15 Tony Fernández (Matanzas, Cuba) The story of Churches of Christ in Cuba, from the arrival of the first missionaries in 1935 to the explosive growth since the year 2000. Part 1 of 3. ●D OLD TESTAMENT PROPHETS POINT TO CHRIST
9-9:45 a.m., BSB 122 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131601-16 Bob Anderson (Lubbock, Texas) Whether deaf or hearing, many Christians overlook what the Old Testament prophets say about Christ. Improve your “hearing” of these prophets and of their faith in God, His Word and His Son. Part 1 of 2.
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FINDING HOPE FOR DECLINING CHURCHES
Keys for Renewal in a Changed World 9-9:45 a.m., BSB 249 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131601-17 Jason Locke (Fresno, Calif.) With few exceptions, North American Churches of Christ (along with other churches) are declining and failing to reach new generations. This class proposes substantial theological and practical ideas to renew and prepare us for God’s unfolding work in the world. ●● FOOD AT THE MARGINS
Encounters in a South Dallas Food Desert 9-9:45 a.m., BSB 250 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131601-18 David Wall (Bryan, Texas), Kirk Farrell (Richardson, Texas), Jenny Dennis (Garland, Texas) Hunger is in our backyard. Food deserts are an important issue in modern America. Discover the state of hunger in America, the food desert situation and policies aimed at solutions.
10-10:45 A.M. CLASSES: SESSION 2 HOW LUKE CHALLENGES THE WORLD
10-10:45 a.m., BSB 200 (Chapel on the Hill) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131602-01 Luke Timothy Johnson (Atlanta, Ga.) Despite its positive outlook, Luke’s two-volume work also issues a radical prophetic challenge to the ways in which humans deal with creation, with human institutions, and with culture, providing a vision of God’s will for humans that is deeply counter-cultural. Part 2 of 2.
Building Legend BSB: Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building MCC: McCaleb Conference Center in the Hunter Welcome Center WPA: Williams Performing Arts Center
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