Harbor, Pepperdine Bible Lectures

David Ayres From our hymns to our mission statements, Christians are notorious for using the word lost to describe non-Christians. The metaphor has become so overused, in fact, that it has become completely detached from its original and highly subversive meaning. Jesus used the word lost as a prophetic critique against the bigotry of religious leaders, but we’ve turned it into a mildly pejorative term for outsiders. As we reconsider this biblical metaphor, we will discover a startlingly urgent message for us today.

Mark Love What if the momentous statement in Acts 15:28, "It seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to Us, " was a natural outcome of the church's way of life? This class explores what led the church in Acts to this moment and whether or not today's congregations are set up to experience the same kind of moment.

Mark Love What if the momentous statement in Acts 15:28, "It seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to Us, " was a natural outcome of the church's way of life? This class explores what led the church in Acts to this moment and whether or not today's congregations are set up to experience the same kind of moment.

Anthony Fischetto, Cheryl Fischetto Discovery the biblical principles of meditating on God's Word, Works, and Wonders to draw close to God and be Transformed by His power and glory, 2 Cor. 3:18. Learn how to be still and know that He is God, Ps. 46:10. Be ready to experience a 20-minute biblical meditation time during this session and experience the presence of God.

Patti Patterson Childhood maltreatment is exceedingly common and rarely acknowledged in our congregations. Victims of child abuse have higher rates of PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) than combat veterans. The physical, emotional, mental and spiritual consequences of child abuse will be discussed, as will potential roles for Christian communities to promote prevention and healing.

David Berry One of the most difficult areas in our lives is when we feel trapped in long term suffering. We are filled with questions, anger, anxiety and a feeling that God does not care. Yet, God does care and provides hope to the brokenhearted.

Jennifer Shewmaker Young adults, Teens and tweens are highly engaged with social media. They use it to construct and share their own identity and to navigate social relationships. Participants will learn about the challenges and opportunities that social media presents and strategies for helping tweens, teens and young adults navigate its use in a healthy, spiritually formative manner.

Dusty Rush The one person NOT welcome at the Lord's table...and why it matters for your church

Jack Williamson Psalm 23 and the Lord's prayer are so well known that many believers take these passages for granted. In this class we will take a closer look at how these key passages can be pivotal in our spiritual formation and relationship with God.

Russ Corley This session will look at the challenges of character formation for those serious about following Jesus and being taught by him as our lives are transformed through the Spirit while we learn to faithfully obey Jesus.