HOPE Network at Pepperdine Bible Lectures 2017

In May 2017, 11 of our 18 partners presented at the Pepperdine Bible Lectures on a variety of topics.  See the schedule below for their informative and inspirational presentations. 

Click here to listen to the class presentations from PBL 2017.


Tuesday, May 2
2:30 – 4:00pm, Hahn Fireside Room
Hosts: Grady King, Jon Mullican
Healing Wounded Healers
Ministers and their spouses largely give to others. This session provides an opportunity for ministers and their spouses to receive – receive a blessing, receive a hearing, receive encouragement. Come and be blessed by those who understand your journey, your loneliness, and your need to be prayed over. Limited seating. Registration required.

 

Wednesday, May 3
9:30 – 10:15am, Raitt Recital Hall
Teacher: Chris Goldman
No More Doctrine, Part 1
Why we need to stop teaching and preaching doctrine.
11:30 – 1:00pm, Beaman Patio
Host: Jim Martin
Harding School of Theology Luncheon
1:30 – 2:15pm, AC 290
Co-teachers: Brad Cox, Jon Mullican
Unstuck: Creating Forward Movement in Your Church
Crippling concerns, fixed fiefdoms, leadership logjams and muddled missions all play their part stopping God’s people in their tracks. Non-anxious leaders, equipped by God, can help their local church in practical ways to overcome these obstacles and move forward.
2:30 – 3:15pm, AC 270
Teacher: Carlus Gupton
A Time For Everything (The Genius of “AND” in Life and Leadership)
In our polarized culture, and in the anxiety this often produces in life and leadership, it is sometimes difficult to keep perspective. In Ecclesiastes 3, we are reminded that often the best place to inhabit is the ‘and,’ embracing the normal push and pull of the human experience, and entering fully into each, whether it be breaking down and building up, silence and speech, etc.
2:30 – 3:15pm, BPC 188
Co-teachers: Grady King, Jon Mullican
Bullies on the Playground (Courageous Strategies for Dealing with “Bullies” in the Church and Leadership)
Too many congregations are held hostage by one dominant person who gets his or her way. Often, it’s not about how the bully acts, but rather who puts up with it and why. There is a courageous way forward for the health and growth of everyone. It matters.
2:30 – 4:15pm, BPC 190
Teacher: Jim Martin
Special Challenges and Care for Ministers’ Families
One of the challenges for elders and congregations is learning to care for the families of its ministers. It is important that ministers understand some of the particular challenges their families might face. The purpose of the class is to provide awareness of issues and ministry opportunities.
3:30 – 4:15pm, Raitt Recital Hall
Co-Teachers: Mark Frost, Doug Peters, Phil Ware, Tim Woodroof
Improving Congregational Wellness (Part 1: How Healthy is our Church?)
The doctor who treats himself has a fool for a patient.
8:30 – 10:00pm, Faculty Dining Room
Hosts: Jon Mullican, Jason Thompson
Executive Ministers and Non-Profit Leaders Luncheon

 

Thursday, May 4
9:30 – 10:15am, Raitt Recital Hall
Teacher: Chris Goldman
No More Doctrine, Part 2
Learning to teach, preach, and lead towards “life”.
2:30 – 3:15pm, AC 290
Teacher: Rhesa Higgins
High Tides, Tidal Waves, and Tsunamis (Navigating the Seasons of our Spiritual Lives)
We will explore sustainable rhythms of spiritual practices for seasons of busyness, seasons of change, and seasons of displacement.
3:30 – 4:15pm, Raitt Recital Hall
Co-Teachers: Mark Frost, Doug Peters, Phil Ware, Tim Woodroof
Improving Congregational Wellness (Part 2: Developing Healthier Habits)
If you want to be physically healthy, pay attention to diet and exercise. If you want to be healthier as a church, pay attention to…what? There are a few “healthy church habits” every church can develop to keep Christ’s body in shape.

 

Friday, May 5
8:30 – 9:15am, AC 263
Teacher: Doug Peters
A Song in Sermon: Preaching the Song of Songs
How do we imagine the world of the Song and its message for today.
9:30 – 10:15am, Raitt Recital Hall
Teacher: Chris Goldman
No More Doctrine, Part 3
Structuring life so doctrine flows from the right place into the right people.
3:30 – 4:15pm, Raitt Recital Hall
Co-Teachers: Dan Garrett, Tim Woodroof
Leaving a Legacy (More than Money)
What is the most valuable thing you can leave future generations? For centuries, 70% of family wealth has dissipated by the second generation, 90% by the third. More importantly, many have lost family unity and faith. We will discuss ways to leave your true legacy as well as explore resources to foster leadership, communication and values.

 

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