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Wednesday, July 1

5:00 p.m. OPENING NIGHT DINNER

  • Hosted by AGAPE – featuring Mike Cope. Shamblin Theatre, Bennett Campus Center.

To RSVP for the meal sponsored by AGAPE, please call 615-781-3000 or go to www.agapenashville.org to register for tickets.

 6:00 p.m. CONCERT

  • New Image/Vocal Union. Allen Arena.

 6:30 p.m. SINGING

  • Ken Young. Allen Arena.

 7:00 p.m. KEYNOTE SPEAKER

  • Mike Cope. The Invitation: Rivers of Living Water. Allen Arena.

 8:30 p.m. LATE NIGHT PROGRAMS

  • Jerry Rushford. Dr. Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) & the Christian Faith: A Tricentennial Birthday Celebration. Beaman Library.
  • Scott Sager/Ro Diaz. Mysterion — The Story of the Martyrs. Shamblin Theatre.
  • Harold Hazelip. John 1: The Word ... Moved into our Neighborhood. Doris Swang Chapel, Ezell Center.
  • ACAFEST Concert featuring Cornelius the Strong and Durant. Collins Alumni Auditorium.
  • The Tower Room Oracle Production. Swang 108.
  • Tim Johnson. Winfield Scott: The Quest for Military Glory; A Gallant Little Army: The Mexico City Campaign. Lipscomb Bookstore
  • Lipscomb University Alumni & Friends. Tent, Bison Square.

 9:30 p.m. EVENING PRAISE

  • Hallal. Amphitheater at the Bennett Campus Center.

 

Thursday, July 2

7:00 a.m. BREAKFAST PROGRAM

  • Lighthouse Family Ministries. Shamblin Theatre, Bennett Campus Center.

7:30 a.m. MORNING PRAISE

  • Overland Park Singers. Amphitheater at the Bennett Campus Center.

8:30 a.m. CLASSES

  • Randy Harris. Radical Faith in a World of Skepticism: Studies in John Part 1. Allen Arena.
  • Chet McDoniel. All He Needs for Heaven. Collins Alumni Auditorium.
  • Larry Bridgesmith/Steve Joiner. A Network of Reconcilers: Improving the Skills of Conflict Transformation Part 1. Ezell Center 301.
  • Nancy Keeth. Soul-Keeping: Living the Spiritual Disciplines. Swang 110.
  • Josh Graves/Sara Barton. Gospel Next: Men and Women in Ministry in the 21st Century Part 1. Ezell Center 363.
  • Greg Taylor/Glenn Carson. One Church: Why We Are Celebrating a Bicentennial Part 1. McMeen Music Center.
  • Turney Stevens. Finding New Jobs: Practical Ways For Congregations, Schools and Individuals to Help Those In Need During The Recession. Paul Rogers Boardroom, Ezell Center.
  • Virgil Fry. Responding to the Seriously Ill & Grievers: Being Present in the Hard Times. Swang 100.
  • David Lemley. This is My Story; What is That Song? Pastoral & Theological Approaches to Music in Worship. Swang 102.
  • Terry & Charlotte Smith. Marriage from the Inside Out: Understanding Your World Part 1. Swang 108.
  • Mark Black. John 2: The Uncomfortable Jesus. Doris Swang Chapel, Ezell Center.
  • ACAFEST. Praise & Harmony. Ward Hall.

9:45 a.m. CLASSES

  • Scott Sager. Jesus and a Desperate Father. Allen Arena.
  • Rhonda Lowry. Walking in the Spotlight: Conversations with Christian Celebrities. Alumni Auditorium.
  • Larry Bridgesmith/Steve Joiner. A Network of Reconcilers: Improving the Skills of Conflict Transformation Part 2. Ezell Center 301.
  • Walter Surdacki. Help! I am the Parent of an Adolescent! Understanding Early, Middle and Late Adolescence in a New World Part 1. Ezell Center 363.
  • Leonard Allen. The Spirit and the Word: A Look at Stone-Campbell History and Beyond Part 1. McMeen Music Center.
  • Mark Love. Leading Congregations through Cultural Transition Part. 1. Paul Rogers Boardroom, Ezell Center.
  • Scott Owings. Ancient Future: The How's and Why's of Contemplative Worship for the Church and World. Swang 100.
  • Larry Hall. A Friend Indeed: Professional Counseling Techniques that Anyone can Use to Help Others Part 1. Swang 102.
  • John Mark Hicks. Meeting God at the Shack: A Modern Parable Part 1. Swang 108.
  • Mike Williams. John 6: The Bread that Makes Men Stumble. Doris Swang Chapel, Ezell Center.
  • John Conger. Marriage as a Mission: Healthy Marriage and the Local Church. Swang 110.
  • ACAFEST. Worship Leader Roundtable. Panel: Allen French, Shane Coffman, Kevin Schaffer, Murray Sanderson. Ward Hall.
  • ACAFEST. Singing Group Marketing. Panel: Lance Flood, Bryant Malone, Gary Miller. Ward Hall.

11:00 a.m. KEYNOTE SPEAKER

  • James Waugh. New Birth: Born of the Water and the Spirit. Worship Leader: Murray Sanderson. Allen Arena.

12:15 p.m. LUNCH PROGRAM

  • 21ST Century Christian Luncheon - featuring Andrew Phillips. Shamblin Theatre, Bennett Campus Center.

2:00 to 4:00 p.m. SPECIAL SESSION AT LONGVIEW

  • Gary Holloway. Spiritual Practices for People in a Hurry: Solitude and Simplicity. Longview Mansion. Registration required at: http://summercelebration.lipscomb.edu.

2:00 p.m. CLASSES

  • Patrick Mead. Jesus and the Nobodies Part 1. Allen Arena.
  • ACAFEST Concert. Collins Alumni Auditorium.
  • Chris Smith/Randy Lowry. What I Wish They Had Told Me: Advice for Elders and Church Leaders Part 1. Ezell Center 301.
  • Amy Sain. Faith on the Move: Engaging Children in Today's Church. Swang 110.
  • Steve Cummings. Your Life Box. Ezell Center 363.
  • Jeff Cary. Sacred Encounters: Why Baptism and Communion Matter Now As Much As Ever. McMeen Music Center.
  • John Parker. Abide with Me: a Pictorial Journey Through Great British Hymns: Part 1. Paul Rogers Boardroom, Ezell Center.
  • Steve Holladay. Understanding Sexual Relations among Teens & Young Adults. Swang 100.
  • Jim Frost. Marriage & Family Life: Insights from Benedictine Spirituality. Swang 102.
  • Roger McCown/Steve Sherman. A Medical Mission or Medical Evangelism? Swang 108.
  • Philip Camp. John 9: Blind and Blinder. Doris Swang Chapel, Ezell Center.

3:15 p.m. CLASSES

  • David Jones/Rubel Shelly. CCSI: Transforming Hope into Empowered Lives. Allen Arena.
  • ACAFEST Concert. Collins Alumni Auditorium.
  • Earl Lavender. God in Your Story. Ezell Center 301.
  • Doug Sanders. Let's Stop Talking: Living as a Creative Compassionate Community in Tough Economic Times. Ezell Center 363.
  • Tim Woodroof. A Spirit for the Rest of Us Part I. McMeen Music Center.
  • Emily Lemley/Amy Cary/Angie Lemley. C'mon Get Happy: Finding Joy in the Daily Grind. Paul Rogers Boardroom, Ezell Center.
  • Karl Ihfe. Faith Formation During College. Swang 100.
  • James Vandiver. Generation to Generation: A Study of Heritage, Legacy and Intergenerational Issues Part 1. Swang 102.
  • Roger McCown/Steve Sherman. Effective Medical Evangelism. Swang 108.
  • Rhonda Lowry. John 11: The Women at Lazarus' Tomb. Doris Swang Chapel, Ezell Center.

5:00 p.m. DINNER PROGRAM

  • China Now. Shamblin Theatre, Bennett Campus Center.

6:00 p.m. CONCERT

  • Memorial Drive Singers/Overland Park Singers. Allen Arena

6:30 p.m. SINGING

  • Jerome Williams. Allen Arena.

7:00 p.m. KEYNOTE SPEAKER

  • Buddy Bell. True Worship: Worship in Spirit and in Truth. Allen Arena.

8:30 p.m. LATE NIGHT PROGRAMS

  • Jerry Rushford. William Gladstone (1809-1898) & the Christian Faith: A Bicentennial Birthday Celebration. Beaman Library.
  • Scott Sager/Ro Diaz. Mysterion — Mary With Child. Shamblin Theatre.
  • Terry Briley. John 10: Recognizing the Voice of the Good Shepherd. Doris Swang Chapel, Ezell Center.
  • Abilene Christian University Alumni & Friends. Baxter-Sanders Hall, Ezell Center Lobby.
  • Freed-Hardeman University Alumni & Friends. Swang Center Lobby.
  • ACAFEST Concert featuring Vocal Union and Committed. Collins Alumni Auditorium.
  • The Tower Room Oracle Production. Swang 108.

9:30 p.m. EVENING PRAISE

  • West Side Singers. Amphitheater at Bennett Campus Center.

 

Friday, July 3

7:00 a.m. BREAKFAST PROGRAM

  • Herald of Truth Breakfast. Shamblin Theatre, Bennett Campus Center.
  • Health Talents International. Speaker: Mrs. Marie Agee - "Harvesting Dreams". Bison Café Porch, Bennett Campus Center

7:30 a.m. MORNING PRAISE

  • Overland Park Singers. Amphitheater at the Bennett Campus Center.

8:30 a.m. CLASSES

  • Randy Harris. Radical Faith in a World of Skepticism: Studies in John Part 2. Allen Arena.
  • Chet McDoniel. The World Can't Steal My Joy. Collins Alumni Auditorium.
  • Steve Diggs. NO DEBT NO SWEAT: Money – How to Get It, Grow It, and Give It. Ezell Center 301.
  • Chris Pepple. Writing Our Faith: A Guide to Leaving a Written Faith Legacy. Swang 110.
  • Josh Graves/Sara Barton. Gospel Next: Men and Women in Ministry in the 21st Century Part 2. Ezell Center 363.
  • Greg Taylor/Glenn Carson. One Church: Why We Are Celebrating a Bicentennial Part 2. McMeen Music Center.
  • Jason Thompson. Leading the Church during an Economic Downturn. Paul Rogers Boardroom, Ezell Center.
  • Virgil Fry. Being a Caregiver to the Seriously Ill: Taking Care of Yourself While Caring for Others. Swang 100.
  • Curtis McClane. Searching Scriptures for All the Wrong Reasons: Proposal for a Christological Hermeneutic for a Post-modern World. Swang 102.
  • Terry & Charlotte Smith. Marriage from the Inside Out: Understanding Your World Part 2. Swang 108.
  • Lee Camp. John 13: The Servant Master. doris swang chapel, Ezell Center.
  • James Tackett. Teaching Music to Your Church. Ward Hall.
  • ACAFEST. Recording Round Table. Panel: Jerome Malone, Melissa Lancaster, Gary Miller. Ward Hall.

9:45 a.m. CLASSES

  • Scott Sager. Jesus and a Desperate Wife. Allen Arena.
  • Rhonda Lowry. Walking in the Spotlight: Conversations with Christian Celebrities. Alumni Auditorium.
  • Steve Diggs. NO DEBT NO SWEAT: Controlling Our Money So It Doesn't Control Us. Ezell Center 301.
  • Walter Surdacki. Help! I am the Parent of an Adolescent! Understanding Early, Middle and Late Adolescence in a New World Part 2. Ezell Center 363.
  • Leonard Allen. The Spirit and the Word: A Look at Stone-Campbell History and Beyond Part 2. McMeen Music Center.
  • Mark Love. Leading Congregations through Cultural Transition Part 2. Paul Rogers Boardroom, Ezell Center.
  • Cassandra Martin. Believe, Belong, Be Changed: The Transforming Work of the Holy Spirit at the Wedding in Cana. Swang 100.
  • Larry Hall. A Friend Indeed: Professional Counseling Techniques that Anyone can Use to Help Others Part 2. Swang 102.
  • John Mark Hicks. Meeting God at the Shack: A Modern Parable Part 2. Swang 108.
  • Gary Holloway. John 17: Jesus Prays for Us. Doris Swang Chapel, Ezell Center.
  • John Conger. Marriage Ministry Toolbox: Resources for Effective Marriage Ministry. Swang 110.
  • ACAFEST. Worship Leader Roundtable. Panel: Allen French, Shane Coffman, Kevin Schaffer, Murray Sanderson. Ward Hall.
  • ACAFEST. Praise & Harmony. Ward Hall.

11:00 a.m. KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

  • Rubel Shelly/John York. New Power: Another Counselor to Be With You. Worship Leader: Randy Gill. Allen Arena.

12:15 p.m. LUNCH PROGRAM

  • Healing Hands International/Churches of Christ Disaster Relief Luncheon. Shamblin Theatre, Bennett Campus Center.

2:00 to 4:00 p.m. SPECIAL SESSION AT LONGVIEW

  • Gary Holloway. Spiritual Practices for People in a Hurry: Sabbath and Service. Longview Mansion. Registration required at: http://summercelebration.lipscomb.edu.

 2:00 p.m. CLASSES

  • Patrick Mead. Jesus and the Nobodies Part 2. Allen Arena.
  • ACAFEST Concert. Collins Alumni Auditorium.
  • Chris Smith/Randy Lowry. What I Wish They Had Told Me: Advice for Elders and Church Leaders Part 2. Ezell Center 301.
  • Amy Sain. Faith on the Move: Empowering Families to Build Children of Faith. Swang 110.
  • Tom Riley. Making Room for God's Children: Intentional Church Planting. Ezell Center 363.
  • Jeff Cary. The Drama of Worship: Or, What Some Old Dead Guys May Have to Teach Us About Church. McMeen Music Center.
  • John Parker. Abide with Me: a Pictorial Journey Through Great British Hymns: Part 2. Paul Rogers Boardroom, Ezell Center.
  • Steve Holladay. Overcoming Barriers to Sexual Purity and Integrity. Swang 100.
  • Diana Crawford. Dealing with Compassion Fatigue. Swang 102.
  • Roger McCown/Steve Sherman. Keys to Evaluating our Work. Swang 108.
  • Earl Lavender. John 15: Life on the Vine. Doris Swang Chapel, Ezell Center.

3:15 p.m. CLASSES

  • Buddy Bell. The ABCs of a Growing, Maturing Church: Creating a simple spiritual growth track in your church. Allen Arena.
  • ACAFEST Concert. Collins Alumni Auditorium.
  • Earl Lavender. Transformissional Friendship. Ezell Center 301.
  • John Wright. Penetrating Imaginary Barriers: Riding with a Cop into the Lives of a Hurting Community. Ezell Center 363.
  • Tim Woodroof. A Spirit for the Rest of Us Part 2. McMeen Music Center.
  • Emily Lemley/Amy Cary/Angie Lemley. C'mon Get Happy: Expressing Joy in Surprising, Simple Celebrations. Paul Rogers Boardroom, Ezell Center.
  • Mike Runcie. Establishing a Marriage Mentoring Ministry in your Church. Swang 100.
  • James Vandiver. Generation to Generation: A Study of Heritage, Legacy and Intergenerational Issues Part 2. Swang 102.
  • Roger McCown/Steve Sherman. Guidelines for Effective Short-Term Trips. Swang 108.
  • John York. John 19: It Is Finished. Doris Swang Chapel, Ezell Center.

4:30 p.m. DINNER PROGRAM

  • FAMILY PICNIC. Kid-Zone, Live Entertainment and food available from Blue Coast Burrito, Chick-fil-A Brentwood, Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q and more. Allen Arena Mall.

6:00 p.m. CONCERT

  • Trinity One Artists. Allen Arena.

6:30 p.m. SINGING

  • Keith Lancaster. Allen Arena.

7:00 p.m. KEYNOTE SPEAKER

  • Rich Little. New Mission: Receive the Holy Spirit. Allen Arena.

8:30 p.m. CELEBRATION

  • Acappella in concert. Food, Fellowship and Fireworks. Allen Arena Mall.