The files presented here represent the full extant collection of audio recordings made of the main theme speeches, individual classes and special events held at the annual Bible Lectureship and Summit. For many years only the plenary addresses and a few theme speeches were recorded. We have a much fuller selection of recordings from recent years. We identify the files according to the labels used on the reel or tape container.
Pictured here is a plenary session of the 1968 Lectureship in the newly-opened Moody Coliseum.
Submissions from 2019
The Spirit and the Body: The Spirit Loves and Forms Real Bodies, Lauren Smelser White
Treasures Hidden in the Workplace: Experiencing God's Kingdom from the Boardroom to the Broom Closet, Ben Ries
Unexplored Territory: Mission and Adaptive Leadership for Congregational Renewal, Carson Reed
Unleashing the Passion of Young People in Your Church is Possible!, Jake Mulder
Welcoming the Spirit: Five Reasons Why the Holy Spirit Has Come to the Forefront, Leonard Allen
Welcoming the Stranger at the Border: The Role of the Church, Jennifer Long
We're All in This Together: Partnering with Your Community for Ministry, Kent Jobe
What If Jesus Had Not Found Refuge?, Susanna Lubanga
What Should We Do? Best Practices for Racial Justice, Healing, and Unity, LJ Brodie, James L. Gorman, April B. Napier, B. Chris Simpson, and Douglas Foster
When Your Job Harms Your Soul: The Broken Spiritual Promise of the American Work Ethic, Jonathan Malesic
Worship: From Diversity to Inclusion, Stephen Maxwell
Submissions from 2018
A Christian Critique of David Walker's Appeal, Brandon Jones and Alvin Curette
An Answer to Scientific Racism, Jonathan Witt
Biblical Spirituality in a Digital World, John B. Weaver Dr
Christians At Work, David Kinnaman
Coffee, Cons and Christ: What Could Go Right?, Pete Leonard
Constructing a Christ-Led Business, Alan Barnhart
Fluid Roles and Regulations: Insights on Church Organization From the Ancient Mediterranean, John Boyles
God Imagines Our Future: Being Filled With the Spirit, Jerry Taylor
God's Empowering Protection: Taking Our Stand, Don McLaughlin
Guidance and Light: Christian Scriptures in Early Islam, Kelli Gibson
How in the World Did We Get Here?, Jeff Nelson
Mercy & Justice Wholeness, Mark Hamilton
More in Common: A Muslim and Christian Discuss Faith and Friendship, Derran Reese and Ezdehar Z. Alsahow
Mushala: Lessons Learned from Reconciliation Between Israelis and Palestinians the Last 25 Years, Salim Munayer
Niebuhr/Bonhoffer and the Personal Use of Violence, Darrell Wesley and Chris Dowdy
Raising the Dead in Rural America: The Power of Spirit-Reliant Prayer in Rural Ministry, Jim Weaver
Save Your Marriage Before and After It Starts, Les Parrott
Small Church But Right Focus, David Nelson
Social Media and Identity: Developing Wholeness in a Connected World, Jennifer Shewmaker
Spare the Rod and Spoil the Proverb: Reading Israel's Wisdom in a World Lacking Wisdom, Glenn Pemberton
Starting with the Pharisee in the Mirror: Bridging the Gap Between Small Churches and the Academy, Alyssa Johnson
Still Wrestling: Faith Renewed Through Brokenness, Les Ferguson
Survival of the Fittest in International Relations, Neal Coates
Survival of the Fittest in the Middle East, Neal Coates
Technology in Education: Distraction or Empowerment, Berlin Fang
The Christian Possession of Tools of Violence, Walter Taylor and Matthew Worthington
The Ephesian Pathway to Wholeness as a Church in Society, Don McLaughlin
The Ephesians Pathway to Whole Personhood, Sam Gonzales
The Long Game of Ministry: Practicing Ministry in the Midst of Pain, Mike Cope
The Marriage Friendly Church, Danny Camp
The Message of Ephesians, Stephen Fowl
The Purpose of Ministry: Spiritual Formation in Broken Congregations, Eric Wilson
The Trauma of Ministry: Caring For Yourself While Caring For Others, Jessica McCoy
The Vulnerability of Ministry: Facing Human Limitations to Empower Our Ministry, Mandy Smith
Unless the Lord Builds a House, Tim Bock
Until Christ is Formed in You: Preaching as Spiritual Direction in Small Churches, Colt McCook
Using Technology Without Technology Using You, John Dyer
What is That Thing? How We Got the New Testament, Curt Niccum
Wholeness Through Prayer, Jackie Halstead
Wholly and Holy Living, Phil McKinney
Why Business Matters to God, Jeff Van Duzer
Worship Rhythms, Sandra Henderson
Your Brokenness is Welcome Here, Matt Dooley and Jordan Dooley
You Want to Build What? Developing a Creative Team and Empowering Them to Lead Worship, Taylor Belt and Duncan Campbell
Submissions from 2017
A Beautiful Mess - Part 1, Paul Day
A Beautiful Mess - Part 2, Paul Day
Advancing the Kingdom of God in the Marketplace, Walter Cunningham
Ancient-Future Reading, David Kneip
Business and Mission Abroad Panel, Don Simmons and Jason Fisher
Business and the Mission of God, Chi-Ming Chien
Christians and Muslims at the Intersection of Scripture, Kelli Gibson
Chromosomally Challenged Bibles, Curt Niccum
Churches of Christ in 2030 - Part 1, Grady King
Churches of Christ in 2030 - Part 2, Grady King and John Mullican
Clarity in Complexity, Carson Reed
Contemporary Issues Youth Ministry Must Face, Robert Oglesby and David Sessions
Deuteronomy and a Yahweh Nation - Part 1, Glenn Pemberton
Deuteronomy and a Yahweh Nation - Part 2, Glenn Pemberton
Downwardly Mobile, Gary Ginter
Empire and the Church, Collin Packer and Barry Packer
Friendship with the Damned - Part 2, Richard Beck
From Bondage to Appreciation, Thema Bryant-Davis
From Grace to Torah, Sean Palmer
From Memory to Hope, Landon Saunders
From Non-Profit to For-Profit, Jan Martinez and Julie Sullivan
Front Row Center, Curis King
Get the Most Out of Your Social Media, Matt Maxwell
Goliath was Only Six Feet Tall? Who has been Messing with my Bible?, Glenn Pemberton
Hindsight Giving Insight for Foresight, Ian Nickerson
How to Make Long-Term Impact on a Short-Term Trip, Shawn Tyler
Is My Religion a Religion of Peace?, Derran Reese and Imam Samer Altabaa
Jonah - Interpreted, Reinterpreted, and Interred, Wendell Willis
Lessons From A Chaplain On Congregational Grief and Loss, Kasey McCollum
Life-Giving Leadership - A Woman's Toolbox for Leading, Julia Mateer
Listening to our Listeners, Paul L. Watson
Loving Your Neighbor While Managing Yourself - Part 1, Jim Martin
Loving Your Neighbor While Managing Yourself - Part 2, Jim Martin
Meditations for the Lone Traveler, Mark Hamilton
Mission for the Deaf - Local and Foreign, Jerry Drennan
Not Missiles but Missions - The Future of Iran's Youth, Neal Coates
Our Business, God's Business, Lauren McAfee
Racial Reconciliation - A Millennials' Nightmare and Vision, Steven Brice
Reconciliation Reconsidered - Part 1, Tanya Brice
Reconciliation Reconsidered - Part 2, Tanya Brice
Reflections on Churches of Christ in Relationship to Size and Location, Tim Sensing
Reformation 500, Leonard Allen
Seeking God in Everyday Life, Rhesa Higgins
Significant Others - Understanding our Non Christian Neighbors, Monte Cox
Soul Care for Small-Church Preachers, Trent Tanaro