Harbor, Pepperdine Bible Lectures

Teacher: David Ayres Religious trauma is an occupational hazard for ministers. But how do you heal from wounds inflicted by the church when you work for one? Join us as we explore a framework for finding renewal and resilience on the other side of church-induced trauma in ministry.

Teacher: Tim Spivey Even prior to the pandemic, the church was changing in dramatic ways. This class discusses, humorously, the expiration of several popular leadership principles, and offers a look at the prevailing church of the rest of the 21st century.

Teacher: Rick Marrs

Teacher: Rick Gibson Being honest about things that may not belong in our lives or in our churches.

Teacher: Drew Dixon "I am making a way in the wilderness." (Isaiah 43:19) The church in America is in a wilderness season. Congregations are declining and fewer people profess Christian faith every year. But what if instead of looking back to "the golden years," the way forward is a divine invitation deeper into the wilderness? By looking at Jesus' wilderness season as well as the example of the ancient desert mothers and fathers, we can discover wisdom and hope in embracing the wilderness way.

Teacher: Caleb Grimes Criticism comes with influence, leadership and changing lives. It's not fun but you're not alone.

Teacher: Bryon Fike Sixty-five books of the Bible were written for the purpose of communicating God's Word to us. One book was written to help us communicate our words to God. the Psalms were written to be prayed. Come and learn one way you can pray all 150 Psalms.

Teacher: Amy Bost Henegar Panelists: Candace Nicolds, Jess Lowry, Tiffany Dahlman, Cheryl Russell You may have attended classes about woemn in ministry, heard from elders who have led change for inclusion in their congregations, studied the theology behind it with scholars, even heard from churches with female elders. But this panel invites you in to a unique conversation with several of the women who are currently serving as pulpit ministers in our churches. a diverse array of questions will be asked and honestly answered, including the questions you bring!

Teacher: Rick Marrs This workshop will look not only at the original context for the messages of these 8th century BC prophets but also at their contemporary relevance. What do they say about God, about faithfulness, about justice? How can they guide the church today during these challenging times? We will talk about teaching and preaching strategies that might help communicate these biblical themes.

Teacher: Sean Palmer Although best known as an instructive personality typing system, the Enneagram is also a tool for communication and connection. Let's explore together how this ancient tool can help teachers, preachers, and church leaders increase their gospel impact.