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Inspire Lectureship Schedule
Sept. 20-23, 2026
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2026 Lectureship Schedule
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Sunday, September 20, 2026
6 PM
6:30 PM
University Chorus
Dr. Kyle Pullen, Director
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Benson Auditorium
7 PM
Keynote — Dr. Ammar Saheli
His Presence. Psalm 100
Benson Auditorium
Monday, September 21, 2026
7 AM
7:30 AM
Psalms with Dr. Burks
What a Man’s Life Should Encompass. Psalm 112
Dr. David Burks
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Oglesby Preaching Studio
8 AM
Neller Preacher’s Workshop
Preaching the Poetry of Psalms
Dr. Lance Hawley & Dr. Matthew Love
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Cone Chapel
Sexual Identity and Human Identity. Psalm 8
Identity is about God’s Purpose
Dr. Kraig Martin
—
Anthony and Wright Administration Auditorium
Fearfully and Wonderfully Made
Formed in the Womb
Dr. Justin Bland
—
McInteer 150
Ministry to Singles
What Singles Want
Dr. Jacob Hawk
—
McInteer 125
The Psalms Sung At Passover
Understanding the Text Psalms 113-118
Johnny Galloway
—
McInteer 145
Children’s Ministry
Worship Through the Psalms (Preschool)
Tricia Kauffman
—
McInteer 233
The Messiah in Pain and Reign. Psalm 22
Drew Ellis
—
McInteer 229
9 AM
Keynote - Chapel — Dr. Mac Sandlin
His Love Endures Forever. Psalm 136
Anthony and Wright Administration Auditorium
Keynote - Chapel — Dr. Jordan House and Stephen Maxwell
Worship from the Psalms
Benson Auditorium
10 AM
Neller Preacher’s Workshop
Preaching the Prayers of Psalms
Dr. Lance Hawley & Dr. Matthew Love
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Cone Chapel
Sexual Identity and Human Identity. Psalm 8
Identity is about God’s Plan
Dr. Kraig Martin
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Anthony and Wright Administration Auditorium
Fearfully and Wonderfully Made
Sustained by the Heart
Dr. Justin Bland
—
McInteer 150
Ministry to Singles
What Singles Need
Dr. Jacob Hawk
—
McInteer 125
The Psalms Sung At Passover
Celebrating the Exodus with Psalms 113-118
Johnny Galloway
—
McInteer 145
Children’s Ministry
Worship Through the Psalms (Lower Elementary)
Jennifer Mills
—
McInteer 233
Archeology and Psalms
Geography in the Psalms
Dr. Dale Manor
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Heritage 208
11 AM
Neller Preacher’s Workshop
Preaching the Praises of Psalms
Dr. Lance Hawley & Dr. Matthew Love
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Cone Chapel
Sexual Identity and Human Identity. Psalm 8
Identity is about God’s People
Dr. Kraig Martin
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Anthony and Wright Administration Auditorium
Fearfully and Wonderfully Made
Made to Work
Dr. Justin Bland
—
McInteer 150
Ministry to Singles
What Singles Bring
Dr. Jacob Hawk
—
McInteer 125
The Psalms Sung At Passover
Psalms 113-118 for the Lord's Supper
Johnny Galloway
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McInteer 145
Children’s Ministry
Getting to the Heart of the Matter: How to Bring the Psalms to Life in 4th-6th Grade Classes
Trey Reely
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McInteer 233
Norton Colloquium
What is a Progressive Church of Christ?
Erik Tryggestad
—
McInteer 225
12 PM
Neller Preachers Workshop Lunch
For preachers workshop attendees
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Cone Chapel
Sponsored Lunch
Hosted by Baxter Institute and Mision Para Cristo
Regions
— ticketed event
Tickets can be picked up at the Inspire Hub
Sponsored Lunch
Hosted by World Bible School
Founders
— ticketed event
Tickets can be picked up at the Inspire Hub
1 PM
Psalms for a Fractured World: Following God in an Age of Rage.
Why the World Is Always Angry
Dr. Gordon Dabbs
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Cone Chapel
Grief and the Psalms
In Times of Difficulty the Psalms Offer Permission to Grieve
Susan Samples
—
McInteer 150
Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Prelude to Hymnody: The OT up to 1500
Dr. D.J. Bulls
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McInteer 125
Helping Communities Flourish
The Lord Is Close to the Brokenhearted: Understanding the Needs of Those in Prison
Sheriff Phillip Miller and Dr. Andrew Baker
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McInteer 145
Worship as a Grammar for Faith: Lessons from the Psalms
The Grammar of Lament
Dr. Clay Smith
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McInteer 225
Special Needs Ministry
Building a Ministry for our Families with Special Needs.
Anna Ingle and Bridget Smith
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McInteer 233
The Lord Is Near. Psalm 34
Dr. Donny Lee
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Heritage 208
2 PM
Psalms for a Fractured World: Following God in an Age of Rage.
Why It Gets Inside Us
Dr. Gordon Dabbs
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Cone Chapel
Grief and the Psalms
In Times of Difficulty the Psalms Offer Images of Justice
Susan Samples
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McInteer 150
Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Renaissance, Reform, and Restoration 1500-1900
Dr. D.J. Bulls
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McInteer 125
Helping Communities Flourish
The Lord Hears the Cry of the Hungry: Responding to Acute Malnutrition Around the World
Mark Moore and Dr. Andrew Baker
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McInteer 145
Worship as a Grammar for Faith: Lessons from the Psalms
The Grammar of Protest
Dr. Clay Smith
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McInteer 225
Special Needs Ministry
Training and Understanding the Needs in Your Church Family.
Laura Mulvany and Jill Knight
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McInteer 233
Reimagining the Psalms with Poetry. Psalm 8
Ken Graves
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Heritage 208
3 PM
Psalms for a Fractured World: Following God in an Age of Rage.
How God Breaks the Cycle
Dr. Gordon Dabbs
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Cone Chapel
Grief and the Psalms
In Times of Difficulty the Psalms Offer Encouragement to Remember
Susan Samples
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McInteer 150
Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
The Great Pendulum Swing: The Psalms in Modern Worship (1900 to Today)
Dr. D.J. Bulls
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McInteer 125
Helping Communities Flourish
Blessed Is the Nation Whose God Is the Lord: Churches Responding to Community Needs
Ben O'Dell and Dr. Andrew Baker
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McInteer 145
Worship as a Grammar for Faith: Lessons from the Psalms
The Grammar of Confession
Dr. Clay Smith
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McInteer 225
Special Needs Ministry
Looking Back at the Beginning: a Panel Featuring a Children's Ministry with an Established Program.
Panel from Memorial Road Church of Christ
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McInteer 233
I Will Not Be Shaken. Psalm 16
Dr. Amy Adair
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Heritage 208
4 PM
New Testament Painting Unveiling
Tessa Davidson
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Cone Chapel
Rooted in Worship. Psalm 1
Student Speaker
L.G. Parish
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McInteer 125
From Darkness to Light: Embodying the Presence of God in Psalm 139
Student Speaker
Grayson Kirkpatrick
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McInteer 233
He Accused: “You are CIA, and I will prove it.” Foreign Mission Service is not for wimps.
Baxter Institute • Stephen Teel and Dianna Teel
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McInteer 145
Christian Workers Institute
Dr. Joshua Marcum
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McInteer 225
5 PM
6 PM
6:30 PM
Harding Academy Chorus
Dr. Jimmy Brooks, Director
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Benson Auditorium
7 PM
Keynote — Jonathan Storment
Rooted and Fruitful: The Life of the Wise. Psalm 1
Benson Auditorium
8 PM
8:30 PM
Old Time Gospel Singing
TBD
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Cone Chapel
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
7 AM
7:30 AM
Psalms with Dr. Burks
David’s Cry for Help, Confession and Repentance. Psalm 51
Dr. David Burks
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Oglesby Preaching Studio
8 AM
Be Constant in Prayer
Reading the Psalms in Grief
Jolene Smith
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Cone Chapel
Finishing Well to the Glory of God
Having the Conversation (Advance Care Planning)
Dr. David Smith
—
McInteer 150
Worshipping the Goodness of God. Psalm 23
In Good Places: Rest and Righteousness
Dr. Evertt W. Huffard
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McInteer 125
Technology, AI, and the Church
Some Trust in Chariots
Dr. Daniel Crouch
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McInteer 233
Momentum: Building a Culture of Evangelism
Training the 80%
Dr. Carl Williamson
—
McInteer 145
Finding Jesus First
The Hero of Scripture, Even the Psalms
Kris Emerson
—
McInteer 230
9 AM
Keynote - Chapel — Dr. Kristopher K. DarDar Sr.
Stop Whispering! Psalm 107
Anthony and Wright Administration Auditorium
Keynote - Chapel — Dr. Jordan House & Stephen Maxwell
Worship from the Psalms
Benson Auditorium
10 AM
Be Constant in Prayer
Reading the Psalms in Anger
Jolene Smith
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Cone Chapel
Finishing Well to the Glory of God
Understanding and Ministering to Those with Memory Loss
Dr. David Smith
—
McInteer 150
Worshipping the Goodness of God. Psalm 23
In His Presence: Protection and Comfort
Dr. Evertt W. Huffard
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McInteer 125
Technology, AI, and the Church
Technology in Christian Worship
Dr. Daniel Crouch
—
McInteer 233
Momentum: Building a Culture of Evangelism
Strategic Presence in the Community
Dr. Carl Williamson
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McInteer 145
Finding Jesus First
Groups Formed in Response to the Messiah
Kris Emerson
—
McInteer 230
Archeology and Psalms
Archaeology of the Psalms
Dr. Dale Manor
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Heritage 208
11 AM
Be Constant in Prayer
Reading the Psalms in Joy
Jolene Smith
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Cone Chapel
Finishing Well to the Glory of God
Aging with Grace: Holding on to Health and Letting Go of Worry
Dr. Michael Justus
—
McInteer 150
Worshipping the Goodness of God. Psalm 23
In His Family: Steadfast Love and Abundance
Dr. Evertt W. Huffard
—
McInteer 125
Technology, AI, and the Church
Technology and Life in the Kingdom
Dr. Daniel Crouch
—
McInteer 233
Momentum: Building a Culture of Evangelism
Public Faith in Public Places
Dr. Carl Williamson
—
McInteer 145
Finding Jesus First
Choosing to Trust Him and Join His People.
Kris Emerson
—
McInteer 230
Norton Colloquium
What is a Doctrinally Sound Church of Christ
Erik Tryggestad
—
McInteer 225
12 PM
Sponsored Lunch
Hosted by Harding School of Theology
Founders
— ticketed event
Pick up tickets at the Inspire Hub
1 PM
Breathing Underwater: Spirituality and the 12 Steps
Steps 1-3: Working Through our Relationship to God
Dr. Monte Cox & Rachel Wisdom
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Cone Chapel
Seeing the Self in the Psalms
How the Psalter Shaped the Evangelists' Christology
Noah Keener
—
McInteer 150
Preaching to the Nations. Psalm 117
Fostering A Uniquely Christian Culture of Worship
Donald Ballard III
—
McInteer 125
The Psalms and Death
Praying the Psalms as Union with the Crucified Christ
Garrett Smith
—
McInteer 233
Praise the Lord! Christian Worship Practices from Ancient to Modern Times
Worship in the Ancient Church
Dr. Allen Diles
—
McInteer 145
Harding School of Theology: Scholarship for the Church
Echoes of Isaiah 6 in the Lord’s Prayer
Dr Jeff Peterson
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Regions
The Language of Praise: What Does it Mean to Truly Thank God?
Lisa Williams
—
Heritage 208
2 PM
Breathing Underwater: Spirituality and the 12 Steps
Steps 4-7: Working Through our Relationship to Self
Dr. Monte Cox & Rachel Wisdom
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Cone Chapel
Seeing the Self in the Psalms
How the Psalms Shaped Early Christian Proclamation
Dr. Kevin Burr
—
McInteer 150
Preaching to the Nations. Psalm 117
Honoring God's Boundaries and Times
Donald Ballard III
—
McInteer 125
The Psalms and Death
Dying and Rising with the Psalms
Garrett Smith
—
McInteer 233
Praise the Lord! Christian Worship Practices from Ancient to Modern Times
Interesting Worship Practices in the Middle Ages
Dr. Allen Diles
—
McInteer 145
Harding School of Theology: Scholarship for the Church
Technological Threats to Human Nature
Dr. Keith Stanglin
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Regions
Dwelling in Safety with God. Psalm 84
Dr. Stacey Rodenbeck
—
Heritage 208
3 PM
Breathing Underwater: Spirituality and the 12 Steps
Steps 8-12: Working Through our Relationship to Others
Dr. Monte Cox & Rachel Wisdom
—
Cone Chapel
Seeing the Self in the Psalms
How Praying the Psalms Shapes Our Identity
Drew Mickey
—
McInteer 150
Preaching to the Nations. Psalm 117
Celebrating Oneness in Christ
Donald Ballard III
—
McInteer 125
The Psalms and Death
Why Reading Baptismally Isn’t Victim-Blaming or Spiritual-Bypassing
Garrett Smith
—
McInteer 233
Praise the Lord! Christian Worship Practices from Ancient to Modern Times
Interesting “Non-Establishment” Post-Reformation Worship Practices
Dr. Allen Diles
—
McInteer 145
Harding School of Theology: Scholarship for the Church
Spiritual Leadership Revisited
Dr. Evertt W. Huffard
—
Regions
Why You Can’t Behold Beauty and Stay the Same. Psalm 19
Tessa Davidson
—
Heritage 208
4 PM
When God Sings: Hearing His Voice Louder than the Lies
Student Speaker
Abby Sowards
—
McInteer 125
Why Do the Righteous Suffer? Theodicean Inquiries in the Psalter
Student Speaker
Noah Keener
—
McInteer 233
The Power of Wonder!
Misión Para Cristo • Benny Baker
—
McInteer 145
You Can be a Missionary from Your Kitchen Table
World English Institute • Lee Allen
—
McInteer 225
5 PM
6 PM
6:30 PM
Chamber Singers
Dr. Kyle Pullen, Director
—
Benson Auditorium
7 PM
Keynote — Dr. Monte Cox
How Can We Sing in a Foreign Land? Psalm 137
Benson Auditorium
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
7 AM
7:30 AM
Psalms with Dr. Burks
God is Our Strength. Psalm 46
Dr. David Burks
—
Oglesby Preaching Studio
8 AM
Praying the Psalms with Bonhoeffer
Lord, Teach Us to Pray
Dr. Mac Sandlin
—
Anthony and Wright Administration Auditorium
That's Awe-some! Psalms of Creation and Discovering the Heart of God
Experience: Psalm 65
Dr. Alicia Williamson and Zoe Williamson
—
Cone Chapel
Helping the Church Hear Hurt
How Hurt Impacts the Hearer
Dr. Riley Pate and Thomas Ritchie
—
McInteer 150
Psalms, Literature, Imagination
Psalms in the Long River of Literary Tradition
Dr. Jon Singleton
—
McInteer 125
Youth Ministry and Worship
Who and What Do You Worship?
Todd Miller
—
McInteer 145
The Beauty of a Small Church
Effectively Assessing the Health of a Small Church
Johnny Hobbie
—
McInteer 229
9 AM
Keynote - Chapel — Dr. Kevin Youngblood
Falling in Love with God's Law. Psalm 119
Anthony and Wright Administration Auditorium
Keynote - Chapel — Dr. Jordan House and Stephen Maxwell
Worship from the Psalms
Benson Auditorium
10 AM
Praying the Psalms with Bonhoeffer
The Psalms and the Lord’s Prayer
Dr. Mac Sandlin
—
Anthony and Wright Administration Auditorium
That's Awe-some! Psalms of Creation and Discovering the Heart of God
Meditate: Psalm 104
Dr. Alicia Williamson and Zoe Williamson
—
Cone Chapel
Helping the Church Hear Hurt
Discerning What is Helpful and Healing
Dr. Riley Pate and Thomas Ritchie
—
McInteer 150
Psalms, Literature, Imagination
Igniting the Imagination When Reading the Psalms
Dr. Jon Singleton
—
McInteer 125
Youth Ministry and Worship
Modeling a Heart of Worship
Joseph Harrell
—
McInteer 145
The Beauty of a Small Church
Prioritizing the Many Tasks of a Small Church Minister
Johnny Hobbie
—
McInteer 229
Archeology and Psalms
Customs in the Psalms
Dr. Dale Manor
—
Heritage 208
11 AM
Praying the Psalms with Bonhoeffer
Imprecatory Psalms and the Prayers of Christ
Dr. Mac Sandlin
—
Anthony and Wright Administration Auditorium
That's Awe-some! Psalms of Creation and Discovering the Heart of God
Praise: Psalm 148
Dr. Alicia Williamson and Zoe Williamson
—
Cone Chapel
Helping the Church Hear Hurt
Integrating Mental Health INTO the Church
Dr. Riley Pate and Thomas Ritchie
—
McInteer 150
Psalms, Literature, Imagination
My Soul is a Harp Under the Hand of God
Dr. Jon Singleton
—
McInteer 125
Youth Ministry and Worship
Creating Spaces for Worship: Practical Tools
Todd Miller and Joseph Harrell
—
McInteer 145
The Beauty of a Small Church
Instilling New Life in a Struggling Small Church
Johnny Hobbie
—
McInteer 229
Norton Colloquium
What will Become of the Churches of Christ?
Erik Tryggestad
—
McInteer 225
12 PM
Sponsored Lunch
Hosted by Center for World Missions
Regions
— ticketed event
Pick up tickets at the Inspire Hub
1 PM
A Healing Journey through the book of Psalms
Raw & Real: Bringing Our Wounds to Light
Ian Bradshaw
—
Cone Chapel
Hearing the Psalms in the New Testament
The Psalms and the Life of Jesus
Dr. Peter Rice
—
McInteer 150
Discipleship in the City
How a Multicultural Church Engages in Discipleship
Carlos Estrada and Patrick Odum
—
McInteer 125
A Brief History of Christian Psalmody
Psalms in Early Church Meetings
Dr. Cliff Ganus
—
McInteer 233
The Psalms of Unity: Worshiping Across Cultures
Understanding the Rationale for Multicultural Ministry. Psalm 96:3
José (Goyo) Nieto
—
McInteer 145
The Good Shepherd
The Shepherd Who Suffers. Psalm 22
Adam Brewer
—
McInteer 229
Precious in His Sight: The Heart of King Jesus for the Weak and Oppressed. Psalm 72
Dr. Britney Finley
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Heritage 208
2 PM
A Healing Journey through the book of Psalms
Anchored: Finding Refuge in the Storm
Ian Bradshaw
—
Cone Chapel
Hearing the Psalms in the New Testament
The Psalms and the Apostolic Witness
Dr. Peter Rice
—
McInteer 150
Discipleship in the City
Helping Children in Poverty Experience God
Lluvia Delgado and Caroline Morales
—
McInteer 125
A Brief History of Christian Psalmody
Reformation Controviersies About Psalmody and Hymnody
Dr. Cliff Ganus
—
McInteer 233
The Psalms of Unity: Worshiping Across Cultures
Building Unity in Contexts of Cultural Diversity. Psalm 133
José (Goyo) Nieto
—
McInteer 145
The Good Shepherd
The Shepherd Who Leads. Psalm 23
Adam Brewer
—
McInteer 229
The Land of Leftovers. Psalm 23
Hailey Pruitt
—
Heritage 208
3 PM
A Healing Journey through the book of Psalms
A New Song: The Path to Restoration
Ian Bradshaw
—
Cone Chapel
Hearing the Psalms in the New Testament
The Psalms and the Logic of Scripture
Dr. Peter Rice
—
McInteer 150
Discipleship in the City
Panel Discussion: How City Churches Form Disciples
Patrick Odum , Carlos Estrada, Caroline Morales, Lluvia Delgado and Dr. Steve Cloer
—
McInteer 125
A Brief History of Christian Psalmody
The Declining Role of Psalms in Church Singing
Dr. Cliff Ganus
—
McInteer 233
The Psalms of Unity: Worshiping Across Cultures
Worshiping God Together. Psalm 67
José (Goyo) Nieto
—
McInteer 145
The Good Shepherd
The Shepherd Who Reigns. Psalm 24
Adam Brewer
—
McInteer 229
Summer in the Psalms. Psalm 37
Dr. Michael Claxton
—
Heritage 208
4 PM
Worship at the Center of God’s Mission
Student Speaker
Ilyena Haylow
—
McInteer 125
Practicing Praise: Entering God’s Rest. Psalm 95
Student Speaker
Micah Idema
—
McInteer 233
Equipping Women to Make God Known Among the Nations. Psalm 105
Iron Rose Ministries • Michelle J. Goff
—
McInteer 145
Why Disciple Making is the Core Mission of the Church
ReNew.org • David Young
—
McInteer 225
5 PM
6 PM
6:30 PM
University Concert Choir
Dr. Kyle Pullen, Director
—
Benson Auditorium
7 PM
Keynote — Anthony Walker
God’s Favorite Scripture. Psalm 23
Benson Auditorium
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