Harbor, Pepperdine Bible Lectures

Phil McKinney, Ben Pickett "Rising Above the Noise to Hear the Voice of Jesus" Zacchaeus climbed a tree . . . as an adult. In fact, he chose to look undignified among a crowd of people for one purpose: to see Jesus! And Jesus is looking for tree climbers—those who are willing to climb above the noise of the world and allow Jesus to enter their hearts. This session is for those who are not satisfie...

Jovan Barrington "Worship isn't just something we do; it is where God does something to us." —James K. A. Smith. Worship Full is when people meet God and leave changed. To facilitate a Worship Full culture, we need to practice worshipful values. Find out more!

Kelly Haer Social media allows young adults to have more relational connections than ever before; yet this same group has the highest rates of loneliness, anxiety, and depression of any age cohort. Learn how to help young adults use social media and other technologies to build healthy relationships. Hosted by the Boone Center for the Family.

Leonard Matheson The development of the human brain is best guided by character strengths, which research demonstrates are major contributors to adult quality of life. Christian character formation modeled by Jesus should be an important part of every family’s and Christian leader’s curriculum. Learn how to use Christian principles to nurture healthy adolescents and young adults in your family and...

Connie Horton Christian people are not exempt from the stresses, challenges, and trials of life. In fact, we are promised that in this world we will have trouble. Learn physical, cognitive, social, and spiritual practices that can help navigate those difficult times. Hosted by the Boone Center for the Family.

Andrew Hill "Ethical and Moral Foundations in Healthy Judgment" Understanding, respecting, and honoring the ethical and moral foundations of others allows you to have healthier relationships with less tension. These practices are especially important when engaging with those who you believe seek to harm you and your message, or who are training others in harmful conduct.

David Holmes "Reflections on the Prophetic Spirit within the African American Churches of Christ"

Jeff Brown  The disciples met a stranger on the road to Emmaus. They welcomed him, and when they broke bread with him, they realized the stranger was Jesus. This story is our story, and it’s the story of our church's engagement with immigrants, refugees, and other "strangers." Our calling is not simply to be Jesus to people, but to see Jesus in all people.

Grant Azbell  "Why Churches Should Engage Families That Experience Disability Like Their Life Depends on It (Because It Does)" Nearly 50 percent of parents of children with special needs refrain from religious activity because they do not feel welcomed or included. We will discuss how to think about disability theologically, offer tips for ministering to families that experience disability, and di...

Roger Nam Ezra, Nehemiah

Jonathan Storment "Everyday Decisions and the Kingdom of God" Preaching wisdom in an age of foolishness.

Leonard Allen, Darryl Tippens "Our Journey of Faith and Friendship"

Steve Cloer "Stories and Pitfalls of an Established Church Trying to Be on Mission in an Urban Context"

Jack Williamson

Steve Puckett

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.

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.

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 hel...

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...

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.

Rick Atchley, Chris Seidman "Cultivating a Culture in Your Church for Those Far From God"

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.

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...

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.

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.