The Choices We Make and the God We Serve “He defends the cause of the fatherless and the widow, and loves the foreigner residing among you, giving them food and clothing. And you are to love those who are foreigners, for you yourselves were foreigners in Egypt … I set before you today life and prosperity, death and destruction. For I command you today to love the Lord your God, to walk in obedience to him, and to keep his commands, decrees and laws … now choose life, so that you and your children may live and that you may love the Lord your God, listen to his voice, and hold fast to him.” Deuteronomy 10:18-19, 30:15-16, 30:19-20
WELCOME …
… to Abilene Christian University and Summit 2017! Since its founding in 1906, Summit, formerly known as Bible Lectureship, has brought spiritual renewal to participants. We pray the same for Summit 2017 as we examine the ancient yet relevant principles found in Deuteronomy. May we renew our hearts and minds to be faithful disciples of Jesus. May your time on campus refresh and encourage you in your service in God’s present and future church. All our events are planned for your spiritual enrichment. In addition to the excellent theme speakers and exceptional variety of classes, you may experience the Summit Film Festival, engage in dialogue through one of the Conversation Corners, and worship with our guest choral groups. When you download the Summit mobile app, you will find all of the encouraging and edifying experiences planned for this year’s event. It is a good time to visit campus as the university continues to grow. As guests on our campus this week, we pray you are blessed by students, faculty, staff, and the Summit experience. You bless us by your presence. We are glad you are here!
The Summit team (from left): Darryl Tippens, Roland Orr, David Wray, Mandy Scudder and Judy Siburt
CONTENTS Welcome ........................................................... 1 All-Day Tracks ............................................ 2-5 Summit Film Festival ..................................... 6 ACU Press Speakers .................................... 7 Meals and Receptions ................................. 8 Theme Speakers ........................................... 9 Global Refugee Medical Missions Experience................................................. 10 Class Session Descriptions .................. 11-21 Program Participants Index ................ 22-25 Maps ........................................................ 26-27
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ALL-DAY TRACK: MONDAY
THE ANCIENT-FUTURE BIBLE
In partnership with the Center for the Study of Ancient Religious Texts • Track Host: Curt Niccum (Abilene, Texas) The Word of God is living and active, and has been so for millennia. The rich heritage we have from our predecessors in the faith, from manuscripts to art and from reflection to action, can be a profound source of spiritual strength today. This track empowers Christians to engage God and his creation in new ways by going back to the future.
JONAH: INTERPRETED, REINTERPRETED, AND INTERRED How a Small Biblical Story Became Prominent in Early Christian Art 9-9:45 a.m., BSB 129 Wendell Willis (Abilene, Texas) When you think of death and the afterlife, which stories and images come to mind? Is your first thought about Jonah? This visual presentation explores the second most popular image found in early Christian art. Come see how the earliest believers communicated their most fundamental hopes with art in the Roman catacombs and elsewhere.
RECOVERING THE WORDS OF JESUS Deciphering an Ancient Aramaic Manuscript of the Bible 10-10:45 a.m., BSB 129 Jeff Childers (Abilene, Texas) Discovered in 1895 and offered for auction in 2009, the manuscript Codex Climaci Rescriptus has many layers of text, including parts of the Bible in a rare dialect of Palestinian Aramaic very near to Jesus’ own dialect. Students and scholars at ACU and around the world are applying their skill with ancient languages and digital humanities, along with the technology of multispectral imaging to decipher the mysteries of this ancient Christian book.
GOLIATH WAS ONLY SIX FEET TALL? WHO HAS BEEN MESSING WITH MY BIBLE? How the Oldest Hebrew Manuscripts Are Shaping the Newest English Versions 1:30-2:15 p.m., BSB 129 Glenn Pemberton (Abilene, Texas) This class explores the strange and marvelous world of deciphering the ancient manuscripts and sources behind the text of the Hebrew Bible. However, it’s not for Hebrew readers only! This presentation helps explain what may be coming soon to an English Bible near you.
ANCIENT-FUTURE READING Encountering Scripture With the Church Fathers 2:30-3:15 p.m., BSB 129 David Kneip (Abilene, Texas) When you read the Bible, does it sometimes feel like your eyes are just moving over the page or screen, but you aren’t really engaging the Scriptures at any depth? This session will offer you some ancient tools to renew and deepen your time in the Word, courtesy of our fathers in the faith.
CHROMOSOMALLY CHALLENGED BIBLES The War Over Women in the Word 3:30-4:15 p.m., BSB 129 Curt Niccum (Abilene, Texas) Feminism! Gender neutral! The last 10 years have seen radical rewording of our Bibles and reactionary responses to it, even resulting in one version being pulled from bookstore shelves. What is going on and why is it such a big deal?
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ALL-DAY TRACK: MONDAY
CONGREGATIONAL LEADERSHIP
In partnership with the Siburt Institute for Church Ministry • Track host: Eric Gentry (Memphis, Tennessee) With today’s complexities of congregational leadership, church leaders are seeking wisdom in navigating the winds of change. This track will explore healthy leadership practices, pastoral ministry, spiritual discernment, and future imagination for congregational leaders. EMPIRE AND THE CHURCH The Pastoral Work of Disentanglement 9-9:45 a.m., BSB 120 Collin Packer (Allen, Texas) and Barry Packer (Dallas, Texas) A conversation about the influences of nationalism, wealth and violence on the church. How do ministers and elders navigate these congregational loyalties, and orient their churches towards God’s kingdom of self-emptying peace?
LESSONS FROM A CHAPLAIN ON CONGREGATIONAL GRIEF AND LOSS
10-10:45 a.m., BSB 120 Kasey McCollum (Denton, Texas) McCollum is a hospital chaplain with insights on families grieving from newborn and prenatal deaths. She’ll offer advice on how congregations respond to and survive seasons of grief (especially caused by the loss of children in the congregation).
SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT AS A CONGREGATIONAL LEADER
1:30-2:15 p.m., BSB 120 Jovan Barrington (Denver, Colorado) The congregational leader faces a host of decisions every day. How do we move from deciding to discerning?
WHAT ARE WE HERE FOR? A Reflection on the Purpose of the Church in a New Era 2:30-3:15 p.m., BSB 120 Chess Cavitt (San Tan Valley, Arizona) Across the country, churches are experiencing decline, members are less involved, and hallmark church offerings (like VBS, marriage seminars, service projects) are poorly attended. Chess will engage scholarship and his own experiences in ministry outside the Bible Belt to articulate a fresh vision for the church’s role in the world today.
CLARITY IN COMPLEXITY: A LEADERSHIP MODEL FOR GOD’S MISSION
3:30-4:15 p.m., BSB 120 Carson Reed (Abilene, Texas) Present-day cultural and contextual challenges create a daunting environment for church leaders. One path forward is to relinquish the false notion that good leaders must first figure things out. Rather, by embracing prayer and biblical wisdom, effective leaders pay attention to three foundational truths providing clarity for meaningful and transformative leadership.
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ALL-DAY TRACK: TUESDAY
MINISTERING IN THE SMALL CHURCH Track Host: Shawn D. Johnson (Cisco, Texas)
Although there is no official number that makes a congregation “small” or “large,” there are definite and noticeable differences. Most books, lectures, conversations, etc., are geared toward larger congregations. This track is intended to provide encouragement, guidance and lessons specifically for these small (and equally important) churches and those who minister to them.
REFLECTIONS ON CHURCHES OF CHRIST IN RELATIONSHIP TO SIZE AND LOCATION
8:30-9:15 a.m., BSB 120 Tim Sensing (Abilene, Texas) Sensing will reflect upon and explore the history of Churches of Christ, specifically looking at congregation size and location. Prior to 1906, congregations in the Stone-Campbell movement were reported together by the U.S. Census Bureau. From that date forward, a cappella and instrumental Stone-Campbell congregations have forged separate paths. For more than a century, Churches of Christ have been found in various sizes and locations throughout the world.
WE ARE NOT IN THE NUMBERS GAME An Unapologetic Defense of Small Churches 9:30-10:15 a.m., BSB 120 Shawn D. Johnson (Cisco, Texas) In our minds, church growth and success are almost exclusively related to numbers: increased attendance, programs and financial contributions. This mentality can give a small congregation a false sensation of irrelevance. The Lord’s church is both relevant and valuable, not because of numbers, but because God is head. Learn about the life-cycle of a church, congregational demographics, and diversity within a small community and a small church.
TREASURES IN BIG AND LITTLE PACKAGES
1:30-2:15 p.m., BSB 120 Michael Harbour (Sweetwater, Texas) Significant ministry and mission occurs in congregations of all sizes. Large churches often have critical mass and provide large-scale mission and ministry. Small congregations often provide spiritual community and significant ministry. Although language between the two are sometimes different, there are spiritual treasures in large and small congregations.
SMALL TOWN, BIG MINISTRY
2:30-3:15 p.m., BSB 120 Wes Horn (Stamford, Texas) Like a small-town physician who serves as a health care generalist, the preacher in a small town fills dozens of roles inside and outside of the congregation. The context of the small town requires preachers to possess the highest degree of creativity, compassion and interpersonal skills. Explore the vital role and various ministry opportunities of the minister in a small town and small church.
SOUL CARE FOR SMALL-CHURCH PREACHERS
3:30-4:15 p.m., BSB 120 Trent Tanaro (Spearman, Texas) Ministry in small congregations can at times be lonely for the preaching minister who is always “on call.” As they take care of the people of God, preachers must attend to their own spiritual walks. Discover important principles through which those in ministry can grow spiritually and lead disciples in the congregation toward maturity in Christ.
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ALL-DAY TRACK: TUESDAY
BUSINESS AND MISSION
In partnership with the College of Business Administration • Track host: Dodd Roberts (Abilene, Texas) It is possible to be a businessperson fully on mission for God! However, just as many believe incorrectly that science and Christianity are at odds, some believe business and God do not mix. This track will consider the ways in which businesses and business people are redeemed by God when fully committed to him. Hear several believers who have business success discuss how they mesh their training and careers with their vocational calling in Christ. WHY BUSINESS AND MISSION
8:30-9:20 a.m., BSB 100 (Hart Auditorium) Mats Tunehag (Eskilstuna, Sweden) As a longtime thought leader in the business-as-mission arena, Tunehag will discuss how God views business in scripture, how God’s mission and business are in harmony, and how God can redeem business for his glory. Tunehag will set the stage for the day, leading discussion about how Christians can pursue their vocational calling as disciples with their interest in business.
BUSINESS AND MISSION ABROAD PANEL
9:30-10:30 a.m., BSB 100 (Hart Auditorium) Don Simmons (Clifton Park, New York), Jason Fisher (Germantown, Tennessee), Bill Job (Xiamen, China), Courtney Mills (Nairobi, Kenya) and Matthew Rohrs (Nairobi, Kenya) Simmons has helped numerous for-profit kingdom businesses succeed by providing investment capital to help them get started. He will lead a panel discussion with three practitioners who are building God’s kingdom through for-profit business around the world. Job has run a successful glass product manufacturing plant providing jobs for hundreds of people in China. With a missional focus, Fisher has founded many businesses inside and outside the U.S., including Highland Harvesters, the largest apple orchard in Ethiopia. Mills founded Sinapis, a business training and accelerator program in Nairobi, Kenya. Rohrs is on the Sinapis leadership team.
FROM NONPROFIT TO FOR-PROFIT
10:30-11 a.m., BSB 100 (Hart Auditorium) Jan Martinez (Spokane, Washington) and Julie Sullivan (Portland, Oregon) Martinez helps homeless, unemployed or under-employed women in urban Spokane by teaching job skills through Christ Kitchen, a nonprofit organization she founded. She inspired Sullivan to do the same in Portland through her for-profit nut butter business, Ground Up PDX.
OUR BUSINESS, GOD’S BUSINESS How Hobby Lobby Stays True to its Foundation of Faith 12-12:45 p.m., BSB 100 (Hart Auditorium) Lauren McAfee (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) McAfee, the granddaughter of Hobby Lobby founder David Green, is a successful businessperson on her own merit. Learn how Hobby Lobby continues to be one of the most successful companies in the U.S. while staying true to its faith foundation in a tough business and social climate.
DOWNWARDLY MOBILE From the Simple Life to Warfare Life 12:50-1:20 p.m., BSB 100 (Hart Auditorium) Gary Ginter (Chicago, Illinois) Ginter helped build Chicago Research and Trading, a leading commodity futures trading firm, and was a senior leader in the launching of Globex, the premier electronic trading system for futures. His latest venture is VAST Power Systems, a firm working on pollution control and power cycle efficiency. Despite “worldly” success, Ginter embraces the godly philosophy of strategically simple living, and will discuss how a businessperson can be successful and at peace while serving God’s purposes rather than material wealth.
BUSINESS AND THE MISSION OF GOD Embodying Reconciliation 1:30-2:15 p.m., BSB 100 (Hart Auditorium) Chi-Ming Chien (San Francisco, California) Chien could be a senior executive at Google or Apple, but has chosen a different path. He leads Dayspring Technologies in San Francisco, a business reflecting his Christian convictions for the past 20 years. From tech job opportunities for at-risk youth, to lending as a practice of peace, Chien will explore how a business embedded in a particular place can express God’s heart.
ADVANCING THE KINGDOM OF GOD IN THE MARKETPLACE
2:20-2:55 p.m., BSB 100 (Hart Auditorium) Walter Cunningham (Lubbock, Texas) For the past decade, Betenbough Homes has been recognized as one of the most successful residential construction companies in the nation. Its leadership team and parent company, Cornerstone Business Holdings Inc., intentionally and creatively implements Kingdom principles in its daily work. Cunningham, a senior executive, will share how God can use everyone to advance his Kingdom in the marketplace.
THE STORY OF MISSION LAZARUS
3:05-3:50 p.m., BSB 100 (Hart Auditorium) Jarrod Brown (Franklin, Tennessee) In San Marcos, Honduras, everyone knows the godly work of Mission Lazarus. Near Cap Haitien, Haiti, they are learning about the same thing. Mission Lazarus is a prime example of faithfully serving God’s mission through business pursuits and by developing people through vocational training. Hear Brown tell how Mission Lazarus became an outgrowth of his own faith story.
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CARING FOR THOSE IN CRISIS
SUMMIT FILM FESTIVAL
Films have the potential to evoke many emotions in the lives of Christians. They may give voice to the disenfranchised, draw us into different perspectives, enlighten us, help us hear God’s call, and often inspire us to ministry.
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DOCUMENTARIES
FEATURE FILMS Silence
Sunday, 2:30 p.m., Cullen Auditorium Tuesday, 8:30 p.m., Cullen Auditorium
Silence tells the story of persecuted Jesuit priests in 17th-century Japan. As one reviewer says, this is not a film you “like” or “don’t like.” It’s a film you experience and then reflect on for some time. Directed by Martin Scorcese, Silence explores the depths of faith and anguish in lives of people who live to follow God. The film’s executive producer was Dale Brown, a former ACU trustee and missionary to Brazil, and congregational leader at the Golf Course Road Church of Christ in Midland, Texas.
Facing Darkness
Monday, 3:30 p.m., Cullen Auditorium
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Facing Darkness is a gripping, miraculous, true story of fighting fear with faith amid the valiant efforts to get Kent Brantly, M.D. – an Abilene Christian University alumnus – and Nancy Writebol, a nurse, back home and save their lives after they contracted the deadly Ebola virus in Liberia. Brantly, Writebol and other Christian health professionals working with Samaritan’s Purse in West Africa inspired millions of people with their selfless service and powerful witness for God.
Look & See: A Portrait of Wendell Berry
The Resettled
Tuesday, 3:30 p.m., Cullen Auditorium
Monday, 3:30 p.m., BSB 114
Kentucky-born farmer Wendell Berry – a philosopher, essayist, poet and environmental activist – is portrayed in this film about the challenges of an agrarian life. Award-winning actor, director and producer Robert Redford and Oscarnominated director Terrence Malick served as executive producers for Look & See.
This film tells dramatic stories of refugees and the challenges they face each day while building new lives in America. The Resettled compels viewers to consider Deuteronomy’s admonition to welcome foreigners in crisis from a distant land.
13th
Tuesday, 3:30 p.m., BSB 117
Titled after the 13th Amendment, this film won many awards and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature for its portrayal of the unsettling racial inequality of the U.S. prison system.
White Helmets
Monday, 3:30 p.m., BSB 114
As daily airstrikes pound civilian targets in Syria, a group of indomitable first responders known as the White Helmets risk their lives to rescue victims from the rubble.
DVD CURRICULA FOR BIBLE CLASSES Before Amen: The Power of Simple Prayer Monday, 3:30 p.m., BSB 117
This DVD study based on Max Lucado’s book focuses on the ways in which any Christian can improve their prayer life.
Jonah: You Can’t Outrun Grace Monday, 3:30 p.m., BSB 117
In this DVD study series, Paul David Tripp looks at truths and applications from the book of Jonah, showing us that no matter how hard we try, we cannot outrun the grace of God.
Jack and Me: Why I Like C.S. Lewis Tuesday, 3:30 p.m., BSB 130
This resource for small groups features longtime ACU Bible professor Tony Ash and his experiences in the study of C.S. Lewis. This video series is a useful
addition to any small group interested in apologetics or Lewis’ writings.
The Rewritten Life: When God Changes Your Story Tuesday, 3:30 p.m., BSB 114
Based on Jessica LaGrone’s Bible study, this series is a powerful and practical biblical study examining the power of God through stories in the Bible of characters whose lives – and names – were changed by him.
The Shack: DVD-Based Study Kit Tuesday, 3:30 p.m., BSB 114
Based on the film and New York Times best-selling novel The Shack, this series is a study offering hope for those dealing with tragedies, for those questioning God’s love and goodness, and for those wanting to strengthen their faith.
SUMMIT 2017
ACU PRESS SPEAKERS acupress.com
Longevity in Leadership: Essential Qualities of Longtime Leaders
By John Harrison and Phil Lewis Location: BSB 103 Time: Monday, 10 a.m. (Part 1); Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. (Part 2) Themes: Leadership, church leadership, business Summary: Longevity in Leadership encourages current and potential leaders to stay the course, leading effectively and successfully over a lifetime.
Life-Giving Leadership: A Woman’s Toolbox for Leading
By Julia Mateer Location: BSB 114 Time: Monday, 10 a.m. Themes: Women, leadership Summary: Life-Giving Leadership provides tools for women who lead in their communities and the world to help them sustain emotional and spiritual health.
Winning Every Woman’s War: Defeating Temptations
By Cathy Messecar and Deanna Koehl Location: BSB 114 Time: Monday, 9 a.m. Themes: Temptations, women, leadership, prayer Summary: Winning Every Woman’s War equips women to identify temptation, such as fear, disrespect, manipulation, and comparison, and offers maneuvers to help them succeed in overcoming those temptations.
Owning Faith: Reimagining the Role of Church and Family in the Faith Journey of Teenagers
By Ron Bruner and Dudley Chancey Location: BSB 130 Time: Wednesday, 10 a.m. Themes: Youth, teenagers, faith development, young people Summary: Owning Faith, with foreword by David Kinnaman, helps churches and families better understand how to honor and nurture relationships with adolescents that will foster faith for lifetime.
Significant Others: Understanding Our Non-Christian Neighbors
By Monte Cox Location: BSB 100 (Hart Auditorium) Time: Monday, 9 a.m. (Part 1); 10 a.m. (Part 2) Themes: Non-Christians, evangelism, world religions Summary: Explore world religions through their founders, leaders, beliefs, practices, sects, developments and historic relationship with Christianity, gaining insight for better engagement with our non-Christian neighbors.
Re-entry: How Pain, Roots and Rhythm Guide Us From Darkness to Light By Josh Ross Location: BSB 117 Time: Monday, 2:30 p.m.
Themes: Doubt, loss, depression, darkness, light Summary: This book encourages and equips believers who have been in seasons of doubt, confusion, loss, depression, and stress, helping them find a healthier way to walk with God again.
Love First: Ending Hate Before It’s Too Late
By Don McLaughlin Location: BSB 200 (Chapel on the Hill) Time: Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. Themes: Love, hope, hate Summary: An understandable, practical and achievable approach to loving others with such clarity and conviction that the world will come to know God.
Reconciliation Reconsidered: Advancing the National Conversation on Race in Churches of Christ
Edited by Tanya Smith Brice Location: BSB 114 Time: Monday, 2:30 p.m. Themes: Race relations, church unity, reconciliation Summary: Courageous leaders from across the nation are listening and engaging in honest, God-honoring conversation about today’s racial divide in Churches of Christ, and how to work together to achieve true reconciliation. 7
MEALS AND RECEPTIONS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 3-10 p.m. Famous WACU Pie Sale (ONE DAY ONLY) ACU Museum (corner of East North 16th Street and Campus Court) Help support the Women for ACU Endowed Scholarship fund. Stop by for homemade pie and other “goodies.” Contact: Hazel Fillmon, fillmonh@acu.edu
Mission Alive Hunter Welcome Center, MCC, Zone A Speaker: Paul Day (Oak Gardens, Dallas, Texas) and Stephen Johnson (ACU Dallas, Dallas, Texas) Hear how God is using Mission Alive to train leaders, start new churches, and strengthen existing churches across racial, gender and cultural barriers. Tickets: $12 Contact: Roger Davies, 214-425-3292 or roger@missionalive.org
8:30 p.m. World Christian Broadcasting University Church of Christ, Family Room Speaker: WCB Staff Hear the latest news about WCB sending the Good News around the world. Contact: Susan Perry, 325-677-8866 or susanperry25@gmail.com
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 NOON Ag Mission BBQ Luncheon Hillcrest Church of Christ Tickets: Complimentary Contact: Charlotte Marion, 325-674-2401 or marionc@acu.edu
Friends of ACU Library Luncheon Brown Library, Third Floor East, Bay Window Area Speaker and Honoree: David Edwin Harrell Jr. Join us to celebrate the FACUL Friend of the Year, David Edwin Harrell Jr., the Breeden Eminent Scholar Emeritus at Auburn University. Tickets: Complimentary (RSVP requested) Contact: Molly Scherer, 325-674-2340 or mas16e@acu.edu
5 p.m. Network 1:27 1202 Estates Drive, Abilene 79601 Speaker: Jarrod Robinson Join us for an evening of food and fellowship and be encouraged in your work of serving “the orphan and the widow.” Tickets: $20 Contact: Jim McNiece, 325-677-2205 or jmcniece@christianhomes.com 8
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 7 a.m. World Bible School Hillcrest Church of Christ Speaker: Brian Davis World Bible School is you. Sharing Jesus. Find out how! Tickets: Complimentary Contact: Sondra Davis, 512-345-8190 or admin.assist@worldbibleschool.net
Restoration Quarterly Breakfast 1226 Kingsbury Road Speaker: Brady Bryce Tickets: Complimentary Contact: James Thompson, thompsonja@acu.edu
Hope of Life, a Herald of Truth Ministry Hunter Welcome Center, MCC, Zone A Speakers: Steve Ridgell and Tim Archer Join us at breakfast to celebrate the results of evangelism in 166 countries around the world. Tickets: Complimentary Contact: Tom Hagan, 325-698-4370 or thagan@heraldoftruth.org
NOON Halbert Center for Missions and Global Service Hunter Welcome Center, MCC, Zone A Hear about WorldWide Witness, Global Service Trips and the GAP program here! Tickets: $10 (purchase or at Summit Headquarters) Contact: Cheryl Steffins, 325-674-3711 or cheryl.steffins@acu.edu
Health Talents International Missions Coffee House Halbert-Walling Research Center, HW 281 Find out about participating in short-term mission trips, internships in Guatemala, and our medical evangelism model of ethical mission work. Tickets: Complimentary Contact: Julie Obregon, 615-397-5447 or juliecarmen@gmail.com
5 p.m. CBS Celebration Dinner Hunter Welcome Center, MCC, Zone A and B Speaker: Don McLaughlin Honorees: Mariana Long and Jerry Drennan Join us for the CBS Celebration dinner, as we honor Christian servants and leaders. Tickets: $5 (purchase at Summit Headquarters) Contact: Tina Chisholm, 325-674-3700 or txc13a@acu.edu
8:30 p.m. Come Before Winter Reception Shore Art Gallery Help us celebrate Mariana Long, whose life and faith have served to renew, equip, honor and unite women in ministry on six continents. Tickets: Complimentary Contact: Sara Holland, 817-521-0298 or sara.holland.cbw@gmail.com
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 7:30 a.m. Timothy Hill Children’s Ranch Hunter Welcome Center, MCC, Zone A Speakers: Jerry and Fern Hill Join Jerry and Fern Hill for breakfast and the latest report on the growth of this ministry. Tickets: Complimentary Contact: Jerry Hill, 631-905-3982 or jdhill@optonline.net
THEME SPEAKERS SUNDAY 7 P.M. AT UNIVERSITY CHURCH OF CHRIST
LANDON SAUNDERS From Memory to Hope (Deuteronomy 1:1-8; 4:1-40)
TUESDAY 11 A.M. IN MOODY COLISEUM
THEMA BRYANT-DAVIS From Bondage to Appreciation (Deuteronomy 10:12-19)
Israel’s experience of enslavement shaped its ethic for the liberty and protection of others. People who have experienced redemption from pain and hardship often become the most generous people in their communities. God’s love calls us to love our neighbor.
As Israel stood on the border of the promised land, Moses delivered a history tutorial to enable the people to envision a new world flowing with milk and honey. God’s actions in the past and his promises for the future awaken our love and commitment today. MONDAY 11 A.M. IN MOODY COLISEUM
SEAN PALMER From Grace to Torah (Deuteronomy 5:1-21) Behind the Ten Commandments lies the story of how God rescued slaves from bondage and led them to a land where they could flourish as free people. Our story also begins with God’s grace that then transforms our way of living and being in the world.
MONDAY 11 A.M. IN CULLEN AUDITORIUM
JAMES K.A. SMITH You Are What You Love: The Spiritual Power of Habit
That which we adore and worship alters our hearts; therefore, worship of God alone must be a cornerstone of our faith. A discussion of key habits and practices can transform our worship, our education and our spiritual formation – in the college setting and in our churches. MONDAY 7 P.M. IN CULLEN AUDITORIUM
TUESDAY 7 P.M. IN CULLEN AUDITORIUM
CHRIS SEIDMAN From Oppression to Blessing (Deuteronomy 11:26-32)
“Blessings” and “cursings” stress the seriousness of Israel’s relationship with God. Dwelling in God’s presence and walking in God’s path opens the way to an abundance of blessings. In Jesus Christ we have “every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places.” WEDNESDAY 11 A.M. IN MOODY COLISEUM
JEANENE REESE From Death to Life (Deuteronomy 30)
Although God chose Israel, Israel had to also choose God. For Israel, that choice was between life and death. Amazingly, even if Israel followed the path of death, God’s forgiveness was possible. The choice between life and death is continually offered to all who are broken, disenfranchised and lost.
JOSH ROSS From Love to Love (Deuteronomy 6:1-9) The Shema, the most significant statement of faith in human history, emerges from the sixth chapter of Deuteronomy to reflect God’s love story for Israel. No other word than “love” personifies the totality of God and his character. Our only response to God’s love is love. We love because he first loved us. 9
GLOBAL REFUGEE MEDICAL MISSIONS EXPERIENCE In partnership with ACU Pre-health Professions, ACU TV, ACU Maker Lab, and the International Rescue Committee
According to the United Nations Refugee Agency, more than half of the world’s 65 million refugees come from just three countries ravaged by conflict – Syria, Afghanistan and Somalia. This number is unprecedented; sadly, half of the refugees are children. With Deuteronomy serving as foundational text for Summit 2017, the Global Refugee Medical Missions Experience provides participants an occasion to reflect on and respond to on this worldwide crisis. Entering the 30-minute experience will lead to interaction with refugees who live in Abilene, a look at a typical day in the life of refugees, and an opportunity to re-evaluate the importance of Deuteronomy 10: “He enacts justice for orphans and the widows, and he loves immigrants, giving them food and clothing.” 10
WHEN Monday and Tuesday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday 9-10 a.m. WHERE Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 115
SUNDAY Opening Session will be held in the auditorium of University Church of Christ, 733 E.N. 16th, Abilene, Texas 79601, starting at 6:30 p.m. 2:30 P.M. FEATURE FILM SCREENING SILENCE
2:30 p.m., Cullen Auditorium Silence tells the story of persecuted Jesuit priests in 17thcentury Japan. As one reviewer says, this is not a film you “like” or “don’t like.” It’s a film you experience and then reflect on for some time. Directed by Martin Scorcese, Silence explores the depths of faith and anguish in lives of people who live to follow God. The film’s executive producer was Dale Brown, a former ACU trustee and missionary to Brazil, and congregational leader at the Golf Course Road Church of Christ in Midland, Texas.
6:30 P.M. OPENING THEME CONVERSATION ACU ALUMNI CHORUS
6:30-7 p.m., University Church of Christ The ACU Alumni Chorus brings together alumni to promote vocal traditions and heritage, extend to all the goodwill of the university and its former students, and serve Abilene Christian’s choral program. They will present uplifting songs to open Summit this year. Witness the ways in which our alumni join together to raise one voice to God.
FROM MEMORY TO HOPE (DEUTERONOMY 1:1-8; 4:1-40)
7-8 p.m., University Church of Christ Theme Speaker: Landon Saunders (Norwich, Vermont) Worship Leader: Gary Mabry (San Antonio, Texas) As Israel stood on the border of the promised land, Moses delivered a history tutorial to enable the people to envision a new world flowing with milk and honey. God’s actions in the past and his promises for the future awaken our love and commitment today.
Famous WACU Pie Sale – One Day Only
Sunday only, 3-10 p.m., ACU Museum (Corner of East North 16th Street and Campus Court) The Women for Abilene Christian University invite you to visit the ACU Museum for coffee and dessert, including their famous homemade pies. All proceeds benefit the WACU Endowed Scholarship fund. Visit friends, tour the museum and enjoy some great food before and after the Sunday evening theme conversation in the University Church of Christ auditorium.
Registration Registration check-in opens at 4:30 p.m. Sunday in the south foyer of University Church of Christ. It resumes Monday at Summit Headquarters, which will be open 8-11 a.m. and 1-4:30 p.m. through Wednesday at the window in The Campus Store in McGlothlin Campus Center. (Summit concludes at noon on Wednesday.)
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MINI CONCERT: ACU Alumni Chorus
Sunday, 6:30-7 p.m., University Church of Christ The ACU Alumni Chorus brings together alumni to promote vocal traditions and heritage, extend to all the goodwill of the university and its former students, and serve Abilene Christian’s choral program. Witness the ways in which our alumni join together to raise one voice to God.
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MONDAY 8-8:15 A.M. MORNING PRAYERS AT JACOB’S DREAM
8-8:15 a.m., Jacob’s Dream Sculpture Site (east campus) Prayer hosts: Ron and Janine Morgan (Abilene, Texas) We invite you to gather at Jacob’s Dream each morning, Monday through Wednesday, to begin the day in prayer. This brief devotional time will seek to focus on the God we serve through the choices we make.
WHERE ARE ALL THE 20-SOMETHINGS? Engaging Emerging Adults in the Local Church 9-9:45 a.m., BSB 117 Zane Witcher (Abilene, Texas) This session will identify key obstacles young adults face while participating in the local church and provide some creative ways to engage and develop 20-somethings from a young adult perspective.
TEACHING SPIRITUAL LIFE TO THE DEAF
ALL-DAY TRACKS 9 A.M. - 3:30 P.M THE ANCIENT-FUTURE BIBLE
BSB 129 (See page 2 for details.) Hosted by ACU’s Center for the Study of Ancient Religious Texts
CONGREGATIONAL LEADERSHIP
BSB 120 (See page 3 for details.) Hosted by ACU’s Siburt Institute for Church Ministry
9-9:45 A.M. CLASSES: SESSION 1 YOU ARE WHAT YOU LOVE You Might Not Love What You Think 9-9:45 a.m., BSB 200 Chapel on the Hill James K.A. Smith (Grand Rapids, Michigan) We are shaped by what we love. This class will explore how our desires and affections cultivate and reflect our true identity and direction. Part 1 of 2.
SIGNIFICANT OTHERS: UNDERSTANDING OUR NON-CHRISTIAN NEIGHBORS Does God Hear Their Prayers? A Christian Response to Religious Pluralism 9-9:45 .M., BSB 100 Hart Auditorium Monte Cox (Searcy, Arkansas) How can we engage in conversations with Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists and other non-Christians in respectful, informed and persuasive ways? Part 1 of 2.
NOT MISSILES BUT MISSIONS: THE FUTURE FOR IRAN’S YOUTH
9-9:45 a.m., BSB 103 Neal Coates (Abilene, Texas) From Los Angeles to Fairfax, from Vienna to Dubai, and even in Tehran, Christians are reaching out to Iranian youth, the future of that country. These efforts include refugee assistance, training of preachers, underground churches, and distribution of Farsi Bibles and materials.
WINNING EVERY WOMAN’S WAR Defeating Temptations 9-9:45 a.m., BSB 114 Deanna Koehl (Montgomery, Texas) and Cathy Messecar (Montgomery, Texas) Evil has a coach, but victorious women have the Savior. Assisted by God’s battalions, Scripture, prayer, and Titus 2 mentoring, devoted and alert women overcome subtle lures to become tender warriors who battle for the cause of Christ. 12
9-9:45 a.m., BSB 127 Richard Smith (Frisco, Texas) About 95 percent of deaf people are un-churched. Ministry programs in our churches need more techniques for teaching the Gospel to the deaf.
A BEAUTIFUL MESS Effective Urban Ministry 9-9:45 a.m., BSB 130 Paul Day (Waxahachie, Texas) Urban ministry presents many joys and challenges. This class will explore important ideas on how to navigate the various urban landscapes and present the best practices in being God’s servants in the city. Part 1 of 2.
10-10:45 A.M. CLASSES: SESSION 2 YOU ARE WHAT YOU LOVE The Spirit Meets You Where You Are 10-10:45 a.m., BSB 200 Chapel on the Hill James K.A. Smith (Grand Rapids, Michigan) Part 2 of 2.
SIGNIFICANT OTHERS: UNDERSTANDING OUR NON-CHRISTIAN NEIGHBORS Points of Contact, Points of Contrast 10-10:45 a.m., BSB 100 Hart Auditorium Monte Cox (Searcy, Arkansas) Part 2 of 2.
RESILENCE: WHY SOME CHURCH LEADERS LAST Transparency and Finding a Purpose Bigger Than Yourself 10-10:45 a.m., BSB 103 John Harrison (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) and Phil Lewis (Edmond, Oklahoma) Enormous pressures lead many Christian leaders to quit. Harrison and Lewis asked healthy Christian leaders to identify contributing factors to their long tenure. The two sessions share the results of that investigation and how it relates to national research on the resilience of church leaders. Part 1 of 2.
LIFE-GIVING LEADERSHIP: A WOMAN’S TOOLBOX FOR LEADING The Life-Giving Difference 10-10:45 a.m., BSB 114 Julia Mateer (Lakewood Ranch, Florida) Join us as we dialogue about women in leadership. To flourish as a leader, we must first lead ourselves to wholeness so we can lead with the life-giving nature of Jesus.
MONDAY LISTENING TO OUR LISTENERS What Members Wished Ministers Knew About Ministry 10-10:45 a.m., BSB 117 Paul L. Watson (Durham, North Carolina) If you could say something helpful to your minister – to any minister – about ministry, what would you say? This is an open class for ministry providers and recipients to share their views of ministry.
TEACHING SPIRITUAL LIFE TO THE DEAF 10-10:45 a.m., BSB 127 Richard Smith (Frisco, Texas) Part 2 of 2.
IS MY RELIGION A RELIGION OF PEACE? A Dialogue Between a Muslim and a Christian 10-10:45 a.m., BSB 130 Derran Reese (Abilene, Texas) and Imam Samer Altabaa (Lubbock, Texas) There is much confusion regarding Islamic and Christian teachings about peace and violence. Hear a Muslim and a Christian discuss how their respective faiths shape their beliefs and practices in this regard.
11-11:45 A.M. THEME CONVERSATION
Exhibits Visit the informative vendor exhibits in the McGlothlin Campus Center and the Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building.
CONVERSATION CORNERS You are invited to participate in the two Conversation Corners scheduled at Summit. The Monday conversation focuses on being a kind, gentle disciple of Jesus in a culture forgetting the virtue of civility. On Tuesday the exchange will explore the epidemic of bullying that is outrageously spreading in our world.
FROM GRACE TO TORAH (DEUTERONOMY 5:1-21)
11-11:45 a.m., Moody Coliseum Theme Speaker: Sean Palmer (Temple, Texas) Worship Leader: United Voice Worship (Bammel, Texas) Behind the Ten Commandments lies the story of how God rescued slaves from bondage and led them to a land where they could flourish as free people. Our story also begins with God’s grace that then transforms our way of living and being in the world.
YOU ARE WHAT YOU LOVE: THE SPIRITUAL POWER OF HABIT
11-11:45 a.m., Cullen Auditorium Theme Speaker: James K.A. Smith (Grand Rapids, Michigan) Worship Leader: Jeff Nelson (Abilene, Texas) That which we adore and worship alters our hearts; therefore, worship of God alone must be a cornerstone of our faith. This discussion of key habits and practices can transform our worship, our education and our spiritual formation – in the college setting and in our churches.
Christian Faith and Contemporary Politics: A Conversation
Monday, 3:30 p.m., Brown Library, AT&T Learning Studio (second floor) Cheryl Bacon (Abilene, Texas), Cole Bennett (Abilene, Texas) and Victor McCracken (Abilene, Texas) (See page 15 for details.)
Silence in the Face of Persecution
Addressing the Bullies Among Us Tuesday, 3:30 p.m., Brown Library, AT&T Learning Studio (second floor) Steven Moore (Abilene, Texas), Jennifer Shewmaker (Abilene, Texas) and Joey Cope (Abilene, Texas) (See page 15 for details.)
1:30-2:15 P.M. CLASSES: SESSION 3 THE CHURCH’S RESPONSE TO SAME-SEX ATTRACTION How Did We Get Here? 1:30-2:15 p.m., Cullen Auditorium Sally Gary (Rowlett, Texas) Families who have LGBT children, teens with LGBT friends, and men and women who experience same-sex attraction are still afraid to confess feelings to anyone at their church. These are the concerns of church leaders, yet most feel ill-equipped to respond to these needs. What is our current church culture and how do we become a responsive church? Part 1 of 2.
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MONDAY THE CHURCH SHOULD BE A COMMUNITY OF STRANGERS Lessons From Deuteronomy: The God Who Invites Strangers 1:30-2:15 p.m., BSB 200 Chapel on the Hill Mark Hamilton (Abilene, Texas) Deuteronomy describes an aspired-for community of strangers, of people who worship God as the Other. God redeems by not being like us and transforms social structures by calling us to focus beyond ourselves. The church must hear this book’s message if it wants to be faithful to its calling. Part 1 of 2.
A NEW LOOK AT THE FUTURE OF MINISTRY WITH OLDER MEMBERS
1:30-2:15 p.m., BSB 103 Charlie Pruett (Abilene, Texas) ACU’s director of the Pruett Gerontology Center will share insights from 25 years advising senior adult ministers. Discussion will include developing a fresh intergenerational ministry model, facilitating spiritual growth in later life, concepts of ministry with members experiencing Alzheimer’s, and a Q&A session.
HOW TO MAKE A LONG-TERM IMPACT IN A SHORT-TERM TRIP A Missionary’s Guide to Successful Short-Term Mission (STM) Trips 1:30-2:15 p.m., BSB 114 Shawn Tyler (Lubbock, Texas) STM trips are a Western cultural phenomenon with the potential to seriously hinder or tremendously help mission work. A missionary provides advice on how to improve STM success while avoiding the “Ugly American” and “Christian Tourism” syndromes.
WHEN YOU DON’T HAVE A JOYFUL NOISE Leading Worship: “Desperate for You” 1:30-2:15 p.m., BSB 117 Jeff Nelson (Abilene, Texas) If art imitates life, so does ministry. This 35-year tenured worship leader has led from the mountaintops of joy and the valleys of despair. Knowing that “the rocks cry out to God” if disciples don’t, this class will explore how Christians can make a joyful noise so the rocks don’t do our job. Hear real-life experience about congregational worship that makes a joyful noise unto the Lord. Part 1 of 2.
THE ART OF BIBLICAL INTERPRETATION Illuminating Biblical Texts With Printed Images 1:30-2:15 p.m., BSB 130 Patrick Graham (Stone Mountain, Georgia) Drawing on the resources of the Digital Image Archive, we will explore how artists since the 15th century used Scripture to instruct and challenge the church, and how we can use their work to do the same today. Part 1 of 2.
2:30-3:15 P.M. CLASSES: SESSION 4 #BULLYINGBULLIES Discovering Christian Ways to Address Bullying 2:30-3:15 p.m., Cullen Auditorium Steven Moore (Abilene, Texas) Children’s author Steven Moore will read from his book Theodore Thumbs, which features a young boy who encounters bullies. Moore will discuss spiritual techniques to address this widespread problem in our schools and in our culture at large.
WHEN CRY ROOMS DON’T CUT IT Meeting the Needs of Children and Families With Disabilities 2:30-3:15 p.m., BSB 103 Robert and Elena Rhodes (Abilene, Texas) Families of children with special needs face unique challenges when attending church services and activities. Concerns about acceptance, safety and support can crowd out the joy that comes from fellowship. Learn about meaningful ways to minister to these important members.
RECONCILIATION RECONSIDERED Advancing the Conversation on Race in Churches of Christ 2:30-3:15 p.m., BSB 114 Tanya Smith Brice (Columbia, South Carolina) A broad racial divide mars Churches of Christ, and courageous leaders from across the nation have joined to listen to each another. Rather than adopt a posture of resignation, this class will lead toward honest, God-honoring conversation. Part 1 of 2.
RE-ENTRY How Pain, Roots and Rhythm Guide Us From Darkness to Light 2:30-3:15 p.m., BSB 117 Josh Ross (Memphis, Tennessee) Imagine going 65 days without seeing the sun every winter. Forms of darkness come in all shapes and sizes. The journey from darkness to light can be long, strenuous and painful, yet it’s an invitation from God to join in a great adventure. Book signing immediately follows in BSB 117.
WHAT THE LORD REQUIRES All Your Heart 2:30-3:15 p.m., BSB 130 John Willis (Abilene, Texas) and Tim Willis (Malibu, California This father-and-son presentation will open up Deuteronomy 10:12-22 like a window into a life-defining, life-affirming and life-changing message. Part 1 of 2.
3:30-4:15 P.M. CLASSES: SESSION 5 STEWARDING GOD’S RESOURCES Philanthropic Ethics: Ancient Patterns in a New Era 3:30-4:15 p.m., BSB 103 Jim Orr (Abilene, Texas) and Jim Litton (Abilene, Texas) “For all that is in the heavens and earth is yours, O Lord,” says 1 Chronicles 29:11, but do we really believe it? Ancient biblical patterns provide the framework for a discussion of stewardship of God’s resources in a new era. Part 1 of 2.
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MONDAY CONTEMPORARY ISSUES YOUTH MINISTRY MUST FACE
3:30-4:15 p.m., BSB 130 Robert Oglesby Jr. (Abilene, Texas) and David Sessions (Abilene, Texas) The presenters will share emerging issues on the horizon for church leaders. We must recognize the world has changed dramatically, the landscape of our churches has shifted, and consequently, our student ministries must adapt to be effective. Discover some practical models and examples of effective youth ministry to help you along the way.
3:30 P.M. CONVERSATION CORNER CHRISTIAN FAITH AND CONTEMPORARY POLITICS A Conversation 3:30 p.m., Brown Library, AT&T Learning Studio (second floor) Cheryl Bacon (Abilene, Texas), Cole Bennett (Abilene, Texas) and Victor McCracken (Abilene, Texas) Being a civil people does not mean we ignore our convictions. It means we remember the fruits of the Spirit, “kindness and gentleness,” even when we strongly disagree. In the 2016 election year, a great deal of hurtful discourse surrounding politics left the realm of the political and inserted itself into the church, wounding brothers and sisters who hold different political opinions. Three ACU professors will demonstrate how they engage in civil political conversations.
6:30-8 P.M. THEME CONVERSATION MINI CONCERT: UNITED VOICE WORSHIP
6:30-7 p.m., Cullen Auditorium Be blessed by United Voice Worship, an a cappella group dedicated to honoring Jesus Christ by promoting intentional dialogue between people of different backgrounds created in the image of God. UVW’s desire is to worship God as one voice while celebrating the beauty of diversity through a cappella worship experiences and resources.
FROM LOVE TO LOVE (DEUTERONOMY 6:1-9)
7-8 p.m., Cullen Auditorium Theme Speaker: Josh Ross (Memphis, Tennessee) Worship Leader: United Voice Worship The Shema, the most significant statement of faith in human history, emerges from God’s love story for Israel. No other word than “love” personifies the totality of God and God’s character. Our only response to God’s love is love. We love because God first loved us.
8:30 P.M. EVENING CONCERT
History Matters Do you have church photographs, histories, directories, recordings, family papers, letters related to ministers, or other artifacts? ACU’s Center for Restoration Studies preserves materials from Churches of Christ for future generations. Contact director Doug Foster (fosterd@acu.edu) or archivist Carisse Berryhill (carisse.berryhill@acu.edu).
“Behind the Scenes” tours showcasing rare materials in the Center for Restoration Studies
Monday and Tuesday, 2:15 p.m., Lower Level of the Brown Library Mac Ice, Carisse Berryhill The Center for Restoration Studies is a treasure trove of rare and historically valuable materials essential for telling the story of Churches of Christ and the context from which they arose. Archivists will show small groups some of the rare materials and explain their historical value.
MINI CONCERT: United Voice Worship
Monday, 6:30-7 p.m., Cullen Auditorium United Voice Worship is an a cappella group dedicated to honoring Jesus Christ by promoting intentional dialogue between people of different backgrounds. UVW’s desire is to worship God as one voice while celebrating the beauty of diversity through a cappella worship experiences and resources.
UNITED VOICE WORSHIP
8:30 p.m., Cullen Auditorium, FREE CONCERT
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TUESDAY 8-8:15 A.M. MORNING PRAYERS AT JACOB’S DREAM
8-8:15 a.m., Jacob’s Dream Sculpture Site (east campus) Prayer hosts: Ron and Janine Morgan (Abilene, Texas) We invite you to gather at Jacob’s Dream each morning, Monday through Wednesday, to begin the day in prayer. This brief devotional time will seek to focus on the God we serve through the choices we make.
ALL-DAY TRACKS 8:30 A.M. - 3:30 P.M. MINISTERING IN THE SMALL CHURCHES
BSB 120 (See page 4 for details.) Hosted by Shawn D. Johnson, minister from Cisco, Texas
BUSINESS AND MISSION
BSB 100 Hart Auditorium (See page 5 for details.) Hosted by ACU’s Halbert Center for Missions and Global Service, and the College of Business Administration
8:30-9:15 A.M. CLASSES: SESSION 1 LOVING YOUR NEIGHBOR WHILE MANAGING YOURSELF Loving My Neighbor: Where Do I Even Begin? 8:30-9:15 a.m., BSB 200 Chapel on the Hill Jim Martin (Memphis, Tennessee) How do I learn to love my neighbor while replenishing my energy and managing myself? Part 1 of 2.
CHRISTIANS AND MUSLIMS AT THE INTERSECTION OF SCRIPTURE Challenges 8:30-9:15 a.m., BSB 103 Kelli Gibson (Abilene, Texas) Islam’s holy book, the Quran, frequently engages the Judeo-Christian Bible. How does this shared – and contested – heritage present challenges and opportunities for Christians to love their Muslim neighbors? Part 1 of 2.
CHURCHES OF CHRIST IN 2030 Surviving or Thriving? 8:30-9:15 a.m., BSB 114 Grady King (Euless, Texas) and Jon Mullican (Dallas, Texas) The co-leaders of HOPE Network Ministries share healthy and unhealthy trends from working with nearly 300 churches and 500 leaders in the last five years. What essential adaptive challenges will all churches face in the next 10-15 years? Part 1 of 2.
THE CHRISTIAN CITIZEN Christianity and Public Discourse 8:30-9:15 a.m., BSB 117 Cole Bennett (Abilene, Texas) and J. Scott Self (Abilene, Texas) Explore what it means to be a Christian who lives as a citizen of the state. How should the Christian engage in civic discourse, and in what ways should Christianity influence the direction of public policy? Part 1 of 2. 16
DEUTERONOMY AND A ‘YAHWEH’ NATION The Inner Circle: Leadership and Public Policy 8:30-9:15 a.m., BSB 121 Glenn Pemberton (Abilene, Texas) To imagine what a “Christian nation” might look like does not have to be difficult: Why not look at what it meant for Israel to be a “Yahweh” nation? In other words, why not look at Deuteronomy’s vision for Israel? Part 1 of 2.
STORIES FROM THE BIBLE THAT APPEAL TO THE DEAF
8:30-9:15 a.m., BSB 127 Larry Prince (Abilene, Texas) Modern-day parables help deaf people learn from the Old Testament and New Testament. Part 1 of 2.
SUSTENANCE ON THE JOURNEY: MINISTERIAL SUPPORT
8:30-9:15 a.m., BSB 129 Jackie Halstead (Nashville, Tennessee) Ministers are notorious for caring for others but neglecting their own needs. Learn about the six types of support needed to create a healthy, vibrant ministry – offered with discussion of God’s intimate involvement in each.
BEAUTIFUL MESS Effective Urban Ministry 8:30-9:15 a.m., BSB 130 Paul Day (Waxahachie, Texas) Part 2 of 2.
9:30-10:15 A.M. CLASSES: SESSION 2 THE COLOR OF CHURCH: THE NEXT REFORMATION How the Gospel Births Multicultural Churches 9:30-10:15 a.m., BSB 200 Chapel on the Hill Don McLaughlin (Atlanta, Georgia) We know the Great Commission. We know the heavenly vision. We’re sick of racial division. Join us for a look at what the future holds for effective multicultural churches.
RESILIENCE: WHY SOME CHURCH LEADERS LAST Mentors and Proteges and Being an Engaged Listener 9:30-10:15 a.m., BSB 103 John Harrison (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) and Phil Lewis (Edmond, Oklahoma) Part 2 of 2.
WORSHIP FOR THE FUTURE CHURCH Affect for Effect 9:30-10:15 a.m., BSB 114 Stephen Johnson (Plano, Texas) James K.A. Smith writes, “Jesus is a teacher who doesn’t just inform our intellect but forms our very loves.” Worship for the future church must form our deepest affections so our passions align with God’s heart and send us into the world to participate in the things God cares most deeply about: justice, mercy and love.
TUESDAY HINDSIGHT GIVING INSIGHT FOR FORESIGHT A Present Model, Mandate and Movement to Share the Gospel in the Future 9:30-10:15 a.m., BSB 117 Ian Nickerson Sr. (Abilene, Texas) Future trends can quickly become religiously out of date. The desire for biblical leadership, spiritual growth and the sharing of the gospel continues to be in fashion. Discover some timely tools designed to help you save the lost and secure the saved.
WHAT WOULD JESUS DRINK? Sharing Christ in International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Work 9:30-10:15 a.m., BSB 121 Alex Wann (Abilene, Texas) About 780 million people in the world today lack access to safe drinking water. Learn about the opportunities and challenges to share the love of Jesus Christ in the international sector through disaster relief and development contexts.
STORIES FROM THE BIBLE THAT APPEAL TO THE DEAF 9:30-10:15 a.m., BSB 127 Larry Prince (Abilene, Texas) Part 2 of 2.
A CHRISTIAN AND MUSLIM STORY Collaboration Changes Everything 9:30-10:15 a.m., BSB 129 Danny Sims (Abilene, Texas) The world needs better stories of Christians and Muslims collaborating and getting along. The story that began with a men’s prayer breakfast in Midland, Texas, and continued with the Barzani Charity Foundation of Erbil, Iraq, is the kind Jesus would tell and the church should be sharing.
WITNESSING EFFECTIVE PASTORAL LEADERSHIP Learning From Personal Accounts of Ministerial Encounters 9:30-10:15 a.m., BSB 130 Amanda Pittman (Abilene, Texas) When asked to describe effective ministers in their past experience, what recollections rise to the surface and what impressions of such ministers’ capacities and character remain in the hearts of those who have encountered them? This interactive session draws on narrative accounts of effective pastoral leaders in hopes of finding practical theological reflection on the characteristics, skills and dispositions of such leaders.
Visit Jacob’s Dream One of the most visited landmarks in West Texas is on ACU’s campus. Take time to explore the awardwinning Jacob’s Dream sculpture site, southeast of the Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building. It’s an inspiring 34-foot-tall bronze sculpture, based on the Genesis 28 story of Jacob’s unusual dream, as created by ACU art and design professor Jack Maxwell, with assistance from his wife, Jill, and their students. Gather at Jacob’s Dream each morning at 8-8:15 a.m. for a brief devotional time centering on the choices we make and the God we serve, and begin the day with prayer!
Halbert Center for Missions and Global Service
Noon, Hunter Welcome Center, MCC, Zone A Learn about WorldWide Witness, Global Service Trips and the GAP program Tickets: $10 (purchase ticket at Summit Headquarters) Contact: Cheryl Steffins, 325-674-3711 or cheryl.steffins@acu.edu
CBS Celebration Dinner
5 p.m., Hunter Welcome Center, MCC, Zone A and B Speaker: Don McLaughlin Honorees: Mariana Long and Jerry Drennan Join us for the CBS Celebration dinner as we honor Christian servants and leaders. Tickets: $5 (purchase ticket at Summit Headquarters) Contact: Tina Chisholm, 325-674-3700 or txc13a@acu.edu
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TUESDAY 11-11:45 A.M. THEME CONVERSATION FROM BONDAGE TO APPRECIATION (Deuteronomy 10:12-19)
11-11:45 a.m., Moody Coliseum Theme Speaker: Thema Bryant-Davis (Los Angeles, California) Worship Leader: Preston Cox (Georgetown, Texas) Israel’s experience of enslavement shaped its ethic for the liberty and protection of others. People who have experienced redemption from pain and hardship often become the most generous people in their communities. God’s love calls us to love our neighbor.
1:30-2:15 P.M. CLASSES: SESSION 3 THE CHURCH SHOULD BE A COMMUNITY OF STRANGERS Lessons From Deuteronomy: The Strangeness of Life Together 1:30-2:15 p.m., BSB 200 Chapel on the Hill Mark Hamilton (Abilene, Texas) Part 2 of 2.
THE CHURCH’S RESPONSE TO SAME-SEX ATTRACTION Where Are We Going? 1:30-2:15 p.m., Cullen Auditorium Sally Gary (Rowlett, Texas) Part 2 of 2.
FROM BLACK LIVES MATTER TO HILLBILLY ELEGY Learning to Love in an Age of Hate 1:30-2:15 p.m., BSB 114 Jonathan Storment (Abilene, Texas) and Sean Palmer (Temple, Texas) America has never seen days without racial and political strife. That may be even more apparent now. How do Christians engage one another regarding difficult and tense issues, maintain the bonds of fellowship, and move together toward God’s preferred future?
WHEN YOU DON’T HAVE A JOYFUL NOISE 10 Non-negotiables of Leading Worship Effectively 1:30-2:15 p.m., BSB 117 Jeff Nelson (Abilene, Texas) Part 2 of 2.
RACIAL RECONCILIATION: A MILLENNIAL’S NIGHTMARE AND VISION An Honest Conversation About What is Happening in America and the Church 1:30-2:15 p.m., BSB 121 Steven Brice (Dallas, Texas) With countless protests, boycotts and views being shared on social media, it appears that the church could become marginalized. Let’s have a conversation on what the church needs to do on the frontline of healing racial divides.
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SURVIVING SEXUAL VIOLENCE Thriving in the Wake of Trauma 1:30-2:15 p.m., BSB 129 Thema Bryant-Davis (Los Angeles, California) This class draws on psychology, theology and the arts to empower people in moving from surviving to thriving in the aftermath of major life events, including traumatic ones. Recommendations will be provided for trauma recovery with ethnically marginalized persons, women, and other persons of faith.
THE ART OF BIBLICAL INTERPRETATION Contemplating the Image in Community 1:30-2:15 p.m., BSB 130 Patrick Graham (Stone Mountain, Georgia) Part 2 of 2.
2:30-3:15 P.M. CLASSES: SESSION 4 FRIENDSHIP WITH THE DAMNED Finding God on the Margins of Society 2:30-3:15 p.m., Cullen Auditorium Richard Beck (Abilene, Texas) Stories of finding God and grace among the incarcerated, poor and disabled.
RECONCILIATION RECONSIDERED Advancing the Conversation on Race in Churches of Christ 2:30-3:15 p.m., BSB 114 Tanya Brice (Columbia, South Carolina) Part 2 of 2.
SEEKING GOD IN EVERYDAY LIFE A Sustainable Rhythm of Life 2:30-3:15 p.m., BSB 121 Rhesa Higgins (Dallas, Texas) Romans 12 invites Christ-followers to offer up their everyday lives as spaces to be transformed. But how do you do that? Through contemplative consideration, this class explores rhythms of life that sustain relationship with God in our walking-around, going-to-work lives.
WHAT THE LORD REQUIRES To Be Like Him 2:30-3:15 p.m., BSB 130 John Willis (Abilene, Texas) and Tim Willis (Malibu, California) Part 2 of 2.
3:30-4:15 P.M. CLASSES: SESSION 5 STEWARDING GOD’S RESOURCES Philanthropic Ethics: Ancient Patterns in a New Era 3:30-4:15 p.m., BSB 103 Jim Orr (Abilene, Texas) and Jim Litton (Abilene, Texas) Part 2 of 2.
TUESDAY 3:30 P.M. CONVERSATION CORNER SILENCE IN THE FACE OF PERSECUTION Addressing the Bullies Among Us Brown Library, AT&T Learning Studio (second floor) Steven Moore (Abilene, Texas), Jennifer Shewmaker (Abilene, Texas) and Joey Cope (Abilene, Texas) Many are witnessing how bullying is outrageously spreading in today’s culture, but it is also crushing lives in our schools, workplaces and daily interactions with people – even our churches. This Conversation Corner addresses an epidemic in which we can no longer remain silent.
6:30-8 P.M. THEME CONVERSATION MINI CONCERT: ACU CHAMBER SINGERS
6:30-7 p.m., Cullen Auditorium The ACU Chamber Singers represent a select ensemble of ACU students who desire to explore choral music in pursuit of worship. They will present music that reaches into the past to carry worship into the future.
FROM OPPRESSION TO BLESSING (DEUTERONOMY 11:26-32)
7-8 p.m., Cullen Auditorium Theme Speaker: Chris Seidman (Dallas, Texas) Worship Leader: Danny Allison (Palestine, Texas) “Blessings” and “cursings” underscore the seriousness of Israel’s relationship with God. Dwelling in God’s presence and walking in his path open the way to an abundance of blessings. In Jesus Christ we have “every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places.”
Visit The Ascension on the Lunsford Foundation Trail The Ascension, a trailhead of the Lunsford Foundation Trail located on Campus Court just southwest of Hardin Administration Building, features a bronze sculpture depicting Christ ascending into heaven from a large pedestal, one of the five limestone blocks with Scripture reminding visitors of “The Good News” of God’s plan to redeem humankind.
MINI CONCERT: ACU Chamber Singers
Tuesday, 6:30-7 p.m., Cullen Auditorium The ACU Chamber Singers represent a select ensemble of ACU students who desire to explore choral music in pursuit of worship. They will present music that reaches into the past to carry worship into the future.
Film Festival What emotions do films and video produce in our lives? They may give voice to the disenfranchised, draw us into different perspective and evoke strong emotions that enlighten, and inspire us to ministry. The 2017 Summit Film Festival presents a dozen feature films, documentaries and DVD curriculum for small groups and/or adult classes. (See page 6 for details.)
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WEDNESDAY 8-8:15 A.M. MORNING PRAYERS AT JACOB’S DREAM
8-8:15 a.m., Jacob’s Dream Sculpture Site (east campus) Prayer hosts: Ron and Janine Morgan (Abilene, Texas) We invite you to gather at Jacob’s Dream each morning, Monday through Wednesday, to begin the day in prayer. This brief devotional time will seek to focus on the God we serve through the choices we make.
9-9:45 A.M. CLASSES: SESSION 1 LOVING YOUR NEIGHBOR WHILE MANAGING YOURSELF What Loving My Neighbor Means and Doesn’t Mean 9-9:45 a.m., BSB 200 Chapel on the Hill Jim Martin (Memphis, Tennessee) Part 2 of 2.
CHRISTIANS AND MUSLIMS AT THE INTERSECTION OF SCRIPTURE Opportunities 9-9:45 a.m., BSB 103 Kelli Gibson (Abilene, Texas) Part 2 of 2.
CHURCHES OF CHRIST IN 2030 Surviving or Thriving? 9-9:45 a.m., BSB 114 Grady King (Euless, Texas) and Jon Mullican (Dallas, Texas) Part 2 of 2.
THE CHRISTIAN CITIZEN Christianity and Public Policy 9-9:45 a.m., BSB 117 Cole Bennett (Abilene, Texas) and J. Scott Self (Abilene, Texas) Part 2 of 2.
STEWARDSHIP FOR DECLINING CHURCHES What to Do When a Church is Dying 9-9:45 a.m., BSB 120 Mark Wallis (Greenwood Village, Colorado) and Scott Lambert (Fort Worth, Texas) More than 400 congregations of the Churches of Christ have closed in the last few years, most with little or no stewardship planning. The Heritage 21 Foundation will share ideas about how the church can address this issue with integrity and dignity.
DEUTERONOMY AND A ‘YAHWEH’ NATION The Outer Circle: Life on the Fringes of Society 9-9:45 a.m., BSB 121 Glenn Pemberton (Abilene, Texas) Part 2 of 2.
MISSIONS FOR THE DEAF: LOCAL AND FOREIGN
9-9:45 a.m., BSB 127 Jerry Drennan (Abilene, Texas) A comparison of international deaf ministries with those of the U.S. Part 1 of 2.
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GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA Easy and Creative Ways to Boost Your Reach 9-9:45 a.m., BSB 129 Matt Maxwell (Midland, Texas) Are your Facebook and Instagram posts filled with bland pictures and graphics? Want to extend your reach? Check out some new technology and handy tips to help create compelling short films for social media.
THE STONE-CAMPBELL MOVEMENT IN A POST-CHRISTIAN WORLD Relevant or Irrelevant? 9-9:45 a.m., BSB 130 Douglas Foster (Abilene, Texas) In a nation and world increasingly hostile toward traditional Christianity, identifying deeply with a specific Christian tradition seems less and less relevant. What possible value would there be in maintaining the unique witness of the churches of the Stone-Campbell Movement, specifically Churches of Christ, in a context in which all Christians need each other more than ever before?
10-10:45 A.M. CLASSES: SESSION 2 WHAT YOU PROBABLY DON’T KNOW ABOUT ‘THE LEAST OF THESE’
10-10:45 a.m., BSB 100 Hart Auditorium David Vanderpool (Thomazeau, Haiti) Matthew describes the marginalized as hungry, thirsty, homeless, sick, naked and imprisoned. Disciples of Jesus responded holistically and compassionately by addressing all aspects of the poor and powerless. LiveBeyond, led by David and Laurie Vanderpool, is a model for moving beyond words to action with “the least of these.”
ENNEAGRAM. ENNEA-WHAT? ENNEAGRAM! How the Journey of Self-Knowledge Changes Everything 10-10:45 a.m., BSB 103 Casey McCollum (Denton, Texas) The Enneagram [any-uh-gram] is a personality typing system that shows us, with often uncanny accuracy, how we see and inhabit the world. While similar to other personality tests, it is much more in-depth and provides spiritual insight for marriage, parenting, ministry and all your relationships.
REFORMATION 500 Luther’s Three Main Moves 10-10:45 a.m., BSB 114 Leonard Allen (Nashville, Tennessee) On Oct. 31, 1517, Martin Luther posted his “95 Theses” on the door of the Wittenburg Church. To his surprise, that act helped ignite an epochal event in Christian history: the Protestant reformation movements of the 16th century. Here at the 500th anniversary, this presentation focuses on Luther’s three main theological moves, with a glimpse at how Alexander Campbell sought to “complete the Reformation.”
WEDNESDAY MEDITATIONS FOR THE LONE TRAVELER The Bible and the Life of Faith 10-10:45 a.m., BSB 120 Mark Hamilton (Abilene, Texas) This class reflects on the author’s new book, Meditations for the Lone Traveler (Wipf and Stock, 2017) and the devotional value of the Bible. It asks how we can take the Bible seriously as literature, history and theology while also praying the book, which was intended to explore the deepest questions about the relationship between God and humankind.
TAKEN BY THE SECRETS A Conquering Vision 10-10:45 a.m., BSB 121 Jeff Dunn (Huntsville, Texas) How can a book of seemingly obsolete and obscure rules impact the vision and direction of the modern church attempting to engage a millennial culture? Join us as we examine the keys to vision casting and how they apply in plotting a direction for churches in today’s world.
MISSIONS FOR THE DEAF: LOCAL AND FOREIGN 10-10:45 a.m., BSB 127 Jerry Drennan (Abilene, Texas) Part 2 of 2.
FRONT ROW CENTER The Intersection of Ministry and Live Theatre 10-10:45 a.m., BSB 129 Curtis King (Abilene, Texas) Theatre offers countless possibilities for bringing spiritual lessons to life. This class will review ways to use live theatre for theological exploration and ministry.
OWNING FAITH, STICKY FAITH, SOME FAITH, NO FAITH Reimagining the Role of Church and Family in the Faith Journey of Teenagers 10-10:45 a.m., BSB 130 Ron Bruner (Hollis, Oklahoma) and Dudley Chancey (Edmond, Oklahoma) Research shows parents remain the No. 1 influence on their children, especially in faith development. This class attempts to put parents back in the driver’s seat while still engaging the church body in the biblical mandate to teach the younger.
Money Wellness Center While on campus be our guest to exercise in the Royce and Pam Money Student Recreation and Wellness Center. Whether you walk on the indoor track, swim in the refreshing pool or use the exercise equipment, you will find the center a delightful venue in which to spend an hour or more. Just register at the front desk as a Summit guest.
iTunes U Summit 2017 will be available after the event at ACU on iTunes U. Visit the site to download MP3 files at no cost. acu.edu/itunessummit
Shuttle Service Free shuttle services will be provided from parking locations at local churches to buildings on campus throughout Summit from 8 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Pick-up/drop-off locations will be Hillcrest Church of Christ, University Church of Christ, Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Cullen Auditorium and Moody Coliseum. During the event, call 325-674-3744 with transportation questions.
11-11:45 A.M. THEME CONVERSATION FROM DEATH TO LIFE (DEUTERONOMY 30)
11-11:45 a.m., Moody Coliseum Theme Speaker: Jeanene Reese (Abilene, Texas) Worship Leader: David Martinez (Houston, Texas) Although God chose Israel, it also had to choose God. For Israel, that choice was between life and death. Amazingly, even if Israel followed the path of death, God’s forgiveness was possible. The choice between life and death is continually offered to all who are broken, disenfranchised and lost.
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PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS
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Leonard Allen Nashville, Tennessee 20
Imam Samer Altabaa Lubbock, Texas 13
Cheryl Bacon Abilene, Texas 15
Jovan Barrington Highlands Ranch, Colorado 3
Richard Beck Abilene, Texas 18
Cole Bennett Abilene, Texas 15, 16, 20
Steven Brice Dallas, Texas 18
Tanya Smith Brice Columbia, South Carolina 7, 14, 18
Ron Bruner Hollis, Oklahoma 7, 21
Jarrod Brown Franklin, Tennessee 5
Thema Bryant-Davis Los Angeles, California 9, 18
Chess Cavitt San Tan Valley, Arizona 3
Dudley Chancey Edmond, Oklahoma 7, 21
Chi-Ming Chien San Francisco, California 5
Jeff Childers Abilene, Texas 2
Neal Coates Abilene, Texas 12
Joey Cope Abilene, Texas 19
Monte Cox Searcy, Arkansas 7, 12
Walter Cunningham Lubbock, Texas 5
Paul Day Waxahachie, Texas 12, 16
Jerry Drennan Abilene, Texas 20, 21
Jeff Dunn Huntsville, Texas 21
Jason Fisher Germantown, Tennessee 5
Douglas Foster Abilene, Texas 20
Sally Gary Rowlett, Texas 13, 18
Eric Gentry Memphis, Tennessee 3
Kelli Gibson Abilene, Texas 16, 20
Gary Ginter Chicago, Illinois 5
Patrick Graham Stone Mountain, Georgia 14, 18
Jackie Halstead Nashville, Tennessee 16
PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS
Mark Hamilton Abilene, Texas 14, 18, 21
Michael Harbour Sweetwater, Texas 4
John Harrison Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 7, 12, 16
Rhesa Higgins Dallas, Texas 18
Wes Horn Stamford, Texas 4
Shawn D. Johnson Cisco, Texas 4
Stephen Johnson Plano, Texas 16
Curtis King Abilene, Texas 21
Grady King Euless, Texas 16, 20
David Kneip Abilene, Texas 2
Deanna Koehl Montgomery, Texas 7, 12
Scott Lambert Fort Worth, Texas 20
Phil Lewis Edmond, Oklahoma 7, 12, 16
Jim Litton Abilene, Texas 14, 18
Jim Martin Memphis, Tenn. 16, 20
Jan Martinez Spokane, Washington 5
Julia Mateer Lakewood Ranch, Florida 7, 12
Matt Maxwell Midland, Texas 20
Lauren McAfee Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 5
Casey McCollum Denton, Texas 20
Kasey McCollum Denton, Texas 3
Victor McCracken Abilene, Texas 15
Don McLaughlin Atlanta, Georgia 7, 8, 16, 17
Cathy Messecar Montgomery, Texas 7, 12
Steven Moore Abilene, Texas 14, 19
Jon Mullican Dallas, Texas 16, 20
Jeff Nelson San Antonio, Texas 14, 18
Curt Niccum Abilene, Texas 2
Ian Nickerson, Sr. Abilene, Texas 17
Robert Oglesby Abilene, Texas 15 23
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Jim Orr Abilene, Texas 14, 18
Barry Packer Dallas, Texas 3
Collin Packer Allen, Texas 3
Sean Palmer Temple, Texas 9, 13, 18
Glenn Pemberton Abilene, Texas 2, 16, 20
Amanda Pittman Abilene, Texas 17
Cynthia Powell Abilene, Texas 10
Larry Prince Abilene, Texas 16, 17
Charlie Pruett Abilene, Texas 14
Carson Reed Abilene, Texas 3
Derran Reese Abilene, Texas 13
Jeanene Reese Abilene, Texas 9, 21
Elena Rhodes Abilene, Texas 14
Robert Rhodes Abilene, Texas 14
Matthew Rohrs Nairobi, Kenya 5
Josh Ross Memphis, Tennessee 7, 9, 14, 15
Landon Saunders Norwich, Vermont 9, 11
Chris Seidman Coppell, Texas 9, 19
J. Scott Self Abilene, Texas 16, 20
Tim Sensing Abilene, Texas 4
David Sessions Abilene, Texas 15
Jennifer Shewmaker Abilene, Texas 19
Don Simmons Clifton Park, New York 5
Danny Sims Abilene, Texas 17
James K.A. Smith Grand Rapids, Michigan 9, 12, 13
Richard Smith Frisco, Texas 12, 13
Jonathan Storment Abilene, Texas 18
Trent Tanaro Spearman, Texas 4
Mats Tunehag Eskilstuna, Sweden 5
Shawn Tyler Lubbock, Texas 14
PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS
David Vanderpool Thomazeau, Haiti 20
Mark Wallis Greenwood Village, Colorado 20
Wendell Willis Abilene, Texas 2
Zane Witcher Abilene, Texas 12
Alex Wann Abilene, Texas 17
Paul L. Watson Durham, N.C. 13
John Willis Abilene, Texas 14
Tim Willis Malibu, California 14
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1 – A.B. Barret Hall (BRT) 2 – A.B. Morris Hall (MOR) 3 – ACU Press and Leafwood Publishers (B05 and B06) 4 – ACU Museum, Jennings House (JEN) 5 – Adams Hall (ADH) 6 – Anthony Field at Wildcat Stadium (WLD) 7 – Beauchamp Amphitheatre (AMP) 8 – Beach Volleyball Courts 9 – Bonneau Family Indoor Batting Facility (BON) 10 – Brown Library, Learning Commons, AT&T Learning Studio, Adams Center for Teaching and Learning (LIB) 11 – Chapel on the Hill 12 – Computer Service Center (B10) 13 – Crutcher Scott Field (CSF) 14 – Cullen Auditorium (CUL) 15 – Dillard Hall (DLH) 16 – Don H. Morris Center (DMC) 17 – Duncum Center (DUN) 18 – Eager Tennis Pavilion (EAG) 19 – Edwards Hall (EDW) 20 – Engineering and Physics Laboratories at Bennett Gymnasium (BEN)
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43 – Mabee Hall (MAB) 44 – Mabee Library Auditorium 45 – McDaniel House (DAN) 46 – McDonald Hall (MCD) 47 – McGlothlin Campus Center, The Campus Store, Depot, University Mail Services, World Famous Bean (MCG) 48 – McKinzie Hall (MCK) 49 – Medical and Counseling Care Center 50 – Money Student Recreation and Wellness Center (MRW) 51 – Moody Coliseum (COL) 52 – Moore House, eHub (MRE) 53 – Nelson Hall (NEL) 54 – Nichols House (NIC) 55 – North House (NRT) 56 – Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building (BSB) 57 – Onstead Science Center (OSC) 58 – Phillips Education Building (EDB) 59 – Physical Resources Building (PRB) 60 – Police Department (B04) 61 – Powell Fitness Center (PFC)
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62 – Sewell Theatre (SWL) 63 – Sherrod Building (SHB) 64 – Shore Art Gallery (SHO) 65 – Sikes Hall (SIK) 66 – Smith Hall (SMH) 67 – Soccer and Softball Fieldhouse (SSF) 68 – Stevens Park 69 – Teague Special Events Center (TEC) 70 – The Ascension Trailhead 71 – Tower of Light 72 – Track and Field Fieldhouse (TFF) 73 – University Park Apartments (UPA) 74 – Vanderpool Building (B12) 75 – Wally Bullington Football Practice Facility 76 – Wells Field (WEL) 77 – Wildcat Disc Golf Course 78 – Wildcat Way 79 – Williams Performing Arts Center (WPA) 80 – Witt House (WIT) 81 – Zellner Hall (ZEL) 82 – Zona Luce Building (ZON) REVISED 8/17
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