Harbor, Pepperdine Bible Lectures

Teacher: Jack Williamson At the beginning of Jesus' ministry years, both Matthew and Mark tell us that he began saying: “Repent, for the Kingdom of God is at hand.” Teaching his disciples, he famously prays, ”Your Kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” Within a few years after the death and resurrection of Jesus, Paul is writing letters and planting churches. Standing on the shoulders of Jesus, he carries on this message of a Kingdom that has already come with power but has not yet been fully realized. It is God’s kingdom. It is the legacy to which we are called. It is the power to set us free and change the world one faithful person at a time.

Teachers: Woody and Judy Square Questions and doubts fill our minds when we discover that our adult child has left the faith: What did I do wrong? Will I lose my credibility as a church leader? How do I respond when people ask about my child? Do I keep trying with my child? How? This class is an honest exploration of the thoughts, feelings, and struggles we have when our children reject the faith of their childhood and some coping skills/strategies from a couple who is in the thick of this difficult journey.

Teachers: Alexander and Eleni Melirrytos Embracing God's message on "The Way."

Teachers: Jeff Garrett, Jim Johnston, Ray Meadows This session will explain the amazing impact that Jesus Christ is having in Huntington WV, the city that CNN, in 2016, called “America’s Drug Death Capital.” God is doing amazing things in The Movement that is transforming the lives of individuals, families, and communities. Hundreds of people who were suffering from addiction have given their lives to Christ, enjoy extended periods of sobriety, get their children back, obtain employment, and become productive members of society. Rocky, Jim, and Jeff will describe what grace looks like through the eyes of recovering alcoholics and addicts. God is doing amazing things in Huntington WV. He can do the same in your city!

Teacher: Jovan Barrington

Teacher: Joe Neal In a world longing for justice, poets and musicians become prophets seeking the divine shalom. They long for what is broken to be made right in the world. In this class, we will examine stories and songs of injustice as they point to the Gospel of Jesus and help us communicate the Kingdom of God to a world hungry for redemption and peace.

Teacher: Jason Burnett Last September I finally went to my Elders and said: “I’m not ok.” Part autobiographical, part instructive, part group “therapy,” we will spend our time in this session looking at burnout in ministry, the terrifying moment of vulnerability to say “I’m not ok,” and how church leaders can help their ministers.

Teacher: Wilson McCoy Have you ever felt overwhelmed? Have you ever felt stretched thin by too many errands, demands, and responsibilities? How do we navigate stressful seasons in faithful ways? Join us as we explore Scriptural insights, the latest research in psychology, and spiritual wisdom to learn to move through overwhelm towards a more grounded and godly life.

Teacher: Drew Dixon Spiritual direction has grown in popularity in recent years. Is it a new fad or an ancient practice? Is it for the spiritual-but-not-religious crowd or can it serve followers of Christ? This session is an opportunity to learn about spiritual direction—what it is, where it came from, who it's for, and how it can be a critical resource for both church leaders and those who are wrestling with the church and their faith.

Teacher: Mitchell East The Church Fathers taught that God has perfect joy, which means that God, in his divine nature, cannot suffer. But this teaching flies in the face of a recent idea that God suffers alongside us. Which teaching is more faithful to Scripture? Which teaching holds good news for the suffering of the world?