Harbor, Pepperdine Bible Lectures

Michelle Goff Iron Rose Sister Ministries (IRSM) exists to equip women to connect to God and to one another more deeply. As a bilingual women's ministry resource, IRSM's founder, author, and international speaker Michelle J. Goff has followed the Spirit's lead and His calling to reach thousands of women across the Americas. Join us in answering the Spirit's call to be better equipped and, in turn, to equip Christian sisters that can serve as iron sharpening iron, encouraging one another to be as beautiful as a rose, in spite of a few thorns.

Greg Taylor How one church is "getting on the same page" of Scripture and God is changing lives

Rickey McWhorter We often are exited about participating in international missions. But, the questions is, how relevant is that mission in terms of accomplishing the true focus, purpose and mission of the New Testament gospel?

Scot McKnight 

Houston Heflin This experiential class will briefly recount the history of breath prayers from the Psalms, through the New Testament, to today, and then focus on experiencing this type of prayer. Participants will "pray with all kinds of prayers and requests" and explore what it means to "pray without ceasing" as a method of training for spiritual formation.

Rick Gibson Research shows that all organizations, including churches, are held together, not through physical resources and assets, but through beliefs, identity, mission, and values. These invisible spiritual resources are essential to the health and effectiveness of any organization. Sadly, the agenda of our churches today are often driven by the demands of visible assets and invisible mission-less motives, leaving little energy for leaders to nurture the life-giving spiritual resources the give power to the church. This class will explore ways for church leaders to form and activate a creative, dynamic, mission-oriented congregation.

Tim Spivey This thought-provoking and inspiring class will present strategies and stories of how stagnant and struggling churches have come to experience new life.

Jennifer McNutt This session will address the perception that Christianity and science have a history of conflict and are inherently at odds with each other. Dr. McNutt will highlight lesser-known stories of how Christian pastors have consistently promoted and contributed to the emergence of modern science from the Scientific Revolution to the modern era as part of their commitment to advancing the Gospel. Examples of "ministers in lab coats" can help to dispel the characterization of conflict that continues to shape current-day perceptions and stunt contemporary conversations over the relationship between Christianity and science today.

Brian Sandine Lessons learned from teaching this class in a congregation with a traditional position on sex and marriage

Thien Dang An ex-gang affiliate turned minister, I will be talking about my life battling street violence, gangs, addiction, and suicide culminating in a near-death event that God used to propel me into a triumphant spiritual awakening. We'l also extrapolate from this narrative relevant and applicable theological principles that will challenge and shape our perceptions of societal "menaces" and marginalized people groups.