WELCOME TO THE HARDING LECTURES

WELCOME TO THE HARDING LECTURES 

Dear friends, 

Welcome to the campus of Harding University and to our 92nd annual Bible Lectureship! Lectureship is a tradition 

that is as old as the University itself. Harding began as a college where faith permeated the campus. It is our prayer 

and our goal that such faith still shapes all that we do here. In our most recent mission statement, we reaffirm that 

“we are, at our core, a Christian university.” The annual Bible Lectureship is a cherished expression of our longstanding 

commitment to teach the word of God and to serve the church. 

One of my favorite stories from Lectureship took place a few years ago when I found a friend of mine in the McInteer 

rotunda as people were packing up and heading home after the four-day event had concluded. I asked him how 

his experience had been, and he said, “Incredible!” He told me that he was heading back to his home state to share 

with his preaching friends what he had experienced. He said, “I’m going to tell them that at Harding University 

they still believe the Bible, and they’re not mad at anybody!” I chuckle every time I remember my friend’s words, but I think he said it well; 

our annual Bible Lectureship seeks to proclaim clearly and boldly the inspired Scriptures with a gentle, kind, loving and Christ-like spirit. 

Again, welcome to campus! I pray that your experience here this week is helpful, uplifting, inspirational, challenging and spiritually refreshing. 

And I hope you will go home and tell people that you found a special event that takes place at the end of September each year on the 

campus of Harding University where “they still believe the Bible, and they’re not mad at anybody!” 

May the Lord bless you richly, 

Bruce D. McLarty 

President 

Dr. Bruce D. McLarty 

President 

Dear guests, 

“The disciples came to Jesus and asked, ‘Why do you speak to the people in parables?’ Jesus replied, 

‘The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you but not to them. 

Whoever has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what 

he has will be taken from him. This is why I speak to the people in parables.’” MATTHEW 13:10-13 

I join Dr. McLarty in welcoming you to Lectureship! It is our prayer that you will leave this year’s Lectureship with 

an abundance — an abundance of knowledge about the message of the parables, an abundance of insight into the 

secrets of the kingdom, and most of all an abundance of appreciation for Jesus, the master teacher! 

We have assembled a lineup of dynamic speakers to unlock the treasures of the parables. My thanks to them for 

their willingness to share the fruits of their scholarship. 

In addition, the Lectureship Committee spent many months in careful preparation. I am indebted to Scott Adair, Dan Williams 

Tom Alexander, Andrew Baker, Dale Manor, Karl McLarty, Sherry Pollard, Bill Richardson, Steve Reeves, Daniel 

Stockstill, Devin Swindle, Phil Thompson, Anessa Westbrook and Noel Whitlock for their vital contributions. I am 

Lectureship Director 

especially grateful to Teresa Castleman, my administrative assistant, for her creative suggestions and her invaluable work in coordinating the 

many moving parts that make up this annual event. 

Finally, our deepest appreciation goes to you, our Lectureship guests, for your support and encouragement, your active participation in this 

program, and above all for your work in the kingdom. 

Dr. Dan Williams 


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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

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Daily Schedule 

Classes are arranged by date, description, time and sequence. 

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Business as Mission 

Check out this program being held Monday through Wednesday. 

8 

Women’s Day Program 

This annual event is held at College Church of Christ on Monday. 

9 

Third Annual Kenneth V. Neller Preachers Workshop 

The Center for Preaching provides an intensive workshop for preachers on Tuesday. 

13 

Lectureship Meals and Special Events 

Look over the special meals and offerings listed conveniently together. 

17 

Special Lecture Series 

Eight student, three Spanish and four Chinese lectures are being held. 

18-19 

Information Guide 

Helpful Lectureship details are provided here. Also check out the 

special events planned for you at this year’s Lectureship. 

20-21 

Who’s Who 

Catch a glimpse of this year’s speakers. 

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Campus Map 

Need to find a building on campus? Here’s your source. 

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 

SUNDAY 

6:30 p.m. HARDING CONCERT CHOIR 

Kelly Neill, director 

Benson Auditorium 

Randy Harris 

Randy Harris is spiritual director for the College 

of Bible and teaches in the department 

of Bible, missions and ministry at Abilene 

Christian University following 10 years 

teaching at Lipscomb University in Nashville, 

Tennessee. At Lipscomb, Harris was a recipient 

of the Outstanding Teacher Award in 1990. He 

holds degrees from Harding University, Harding 

School of Theology and Syracuse University, 

and his areas of expertise are modern theology 

and ethics. He was the preaching minister for 

10 years at the Donelson Church of Christ in Nashville and for two years at South 

11th and Willis in Abilene, Texas. Harris is the author of God Work, Soul Work, Life 

Work and Living Jesus. He was chosen Honors Professor of the Year at ACU for 2001, 

Honors Mentor of the Year in 2003 and 2011, Outstanding Faculty Member of the 

College of Biblical Studies in 2003, and Outstanding Teacher of the Year for 2011. 

Guide to symbols 

As you glance through this Lectureship program, you will note that many of the 

presentations are marked with one of the symbols below. These are intended to 

provide a quick insight into the emphasis and content of each presentation to 

aid you in planning your participation. 

7 p.m. KEYNOTE LECTURE 

The Parable of the Sower: Secrets of the Kingdom 

Randy Harris, Benson Auditorium 

Rick Castleman, worship leader 

8:30 p.m. “PRODIGALS MUSICAL” 

Heritage Auditorium 

MONDAY 

7:30 a.m. BREAKFAST: See page 13 for a list of and more 

information about meals offered during this time. 

9 a.m. MONDAY CLASSES 

(All room assignments subject to change) 

Understanding Islam: 

Muhammad to Atheism to Christ 

Wissam Al-Aethawi, Heritage Auditorium 

In April 2011, I left my home country searching for 

religious freedom. In January 2014, I went back to 

the same community I escaped from for the same 

reason — the gospel of Christ. What happened in 

between, and how did it all start? 

Does Paul Belong in Our Century? 

Creating Bibles in Our Own Image 

Rick Oster, Cone Chapel 

Throughout much of Christian history, the Apostle 

Paul was regarded as one of the great heroes of Christian 

faith and piety. In recent generations, however, 

some have felt embarrassment or even hostility 

toward this apostle to the Gentiles. This session will 

briefly summarize and evaluate some reasons for this 

rejection of Paul. 

How to Interpret the Parables, part 1 

Allen Black, McInteer 150 

These three sessions will provide an introduction to 

the parables, an overview of how the parables have 

been interpreted, and practical guidelines concerning 

how they ought be interpreted. 

Matthew 25: Three Parables of the End, part 1 

Tommy South, McInteer 233 

Jesus told the parables of the 10 virgins, the talents, 

and the sheep and goats to prepare his disciples for 

the end. They apply just as much to the church 

today as when Jesus told them, so it is vital that we 

understand them in their context to know what they 

do and don’t teach. 


MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 

E-Church: Beyond the Distractions, part 1 

Andrew Baker and Jim Miller, McInteer 125 

Social media can distract and interrupt our lives, but 

these digital tools can also be strong forces for good. 

Join us as we explore how churches and individuals 

can move beyond the distractions and use social 

media to benefit the kingdom. 

Youth in Family Ministry: 

The Current Crisis in Youth Ministry 

Luke Dockery, McInteer 145 

Churches recognize that traditional ways of doing 

youth ministry do not seem to be leading our young 

people to a lifelong faith in Jesus Christ. Scripture 

repeatedly emphasizes the importance of the physical 

family and the faith family when it comes to 

discipling young people, so this series will focus on 

developing a family-centered youth ministry in the 

local congregation. 

When Life Overwhelms Me: 

Where Can I Find Help? (Psalm 121) 

John Dobbs, McInteer 225 

Everyone faces times when the events of life and 

ministry feel overwhelming. In such times we look to 

God for help, peace and favor. These three sessions 

will focus on three Psalms and seek to find help when 

the waters of life would have engulfed us if it had not 

been for the Lord. 

Re-visioning the Adult Bible Class: What Do You 

See Now and How Is That Working For You? 

Steve Griggs, McInteer 229 

If we could see our current adult Bible classes 

through the eyes of Jesus, it could help us to 

move from through an information focus to a transformational 

one. This presentation will discuss ways 

we can structure our Bible classes in the style of Jesus. 

The Parable of the Mustard Seed and the Leaven 

Chris Fifer, McInteer 230 

A Practical Road Map to Help Us Reach out to 

Our World, part 1 

Artie Shaffer, McInteer 353 

So very often we teach and preach about sharing our 

faith, but our members are at a loss where to begin. 

We will explore together not a system or a program 

but practical ways we can interact with our friends 

and coworkers to help bring them closer to Christ. 

Knowing Jesus, Loving Truth: A Gentle Offer in a 

Skeptical Age, part 1 

Kraig Martin, McInteer 234 

We learn from Scripture that eternal life is knowing 

the Father and the Son, and we learn that people 

perish for “refusing to love the truth.” In this age of 

a million voices, one can easily feel defeated by the 

prospect of a search for knowledge or truth. How 

should the church respond to this present skepticism? 

Pure Heart Vision: Paying for Ministry Without 

Auctioning the Gospel, Two Sides of a Table — How 

to Pay Ministers: Elders of the Church, part 1 

Randy Willingham and Kent Houck, Liberty Room 

This daylong series will discuss crucial questions about 

several different aspects of ministers’ compensation. 

9 and STUDENT CHAPELS 

10 a.m. Martin Musyimi, Benson Auditorium 

10 a.m. MONDAY CLASSES 

Understanding Islam: The Untold Story 


Islam is the inevitable result of how some Bible 

characters showed instances of a lack of faith in God’s 

plan. Learn about five of those acts — and a lucky 

man who happened to be in the right place at the 

right time. 


Paul’s View of Creation and Gender 






E-Church: Beyond the Distractions, part 2 

Andrew Baker and Jim Miller, McInteer 125 

Youth in Family Ministry: 

The Physical Family, the Faith Family, and Spiritual 



Where Can I Find Peace? (Psalm 122) 


Re-Visioning the Adult Bible Class: What a Jesus- 

Style Adult Bible Class Might Look Like 

Steve Griggs, McInteer 229 

Using the example of Jesus and his relationship with 

the 12, this presentation will outline ways to plan/ 

structure our adult Bible class time so that we engage 

adults in a Jesus-style experience. 

Rake Your Leaves (and Other Things I Wish My 

Neighbor Would Do): The Parable of the Friend 

at Midnight 

Johnny Hobbie, McInteer 230 

If someone comes to our front door, it must be a 

stranger because no one in our small town uses front 

doors anymore. Could there be a connection between 

our neighbors, the way we welcome strangers, our 

prayers, and our expectations from God? When Jesus 

told us to ask, seek and knock, he told us a lot about 

those on both sides of the door. 



A Practical Road Map to Help Us Reach out to 

Our World, part 2 

Artie Shaffer, McInteer 353 

Knowing Jesus, Loving Truth: 

A Gentle Offer in a Skeptical Age, part 2 


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Steve Cloer 

Steve Cloer has been the preaching minister at 

Southside Church of Christ in Fort Worth, Texas, 

since August 2006. He graduated from Harding 

with a double major in Bible and math. He then 

went to Harding School of Theology where he 

received his M.Div. in New Testament. Recently, 

he finished his D.Min. in congregational mission 

and leadership from Luther Seminary. He is 

married to Lindsay, a former teacher who now 

stays home with their son and two daughters, 

Joshua, Bethany and Lydia. 

Audio/video and streaming 

Audio/video files are available in downloadable MP3 format at www.harding. 

edu/itunesu. Live events are streamed at streaming.harding.edu. 

Child care 

Free child care is provided at College Church of Christ on Race Avenue beginning 

Sunday evening and ending Wednesday evening. 

Sunday 

6-8:30 p.m. 

Monday 

8 a.m.-8:30 p.m. (Lunch and supper provided.) 

Tuesday and Wednesday 

8 a.m.-noon, 2:30-8:30 p.m. (Supper provided.) 

Clay Smith 

Clay Smith graduated from Harding University 

in May 2014 with a B.A. in Biblical languages. 

In fall 2015, he joined the College of Bible and 

Ministry at Harding as an instructor teaching 

freshman Bible. He also serves alongside Dr. 

Phil Thompson as associate minister for Rose 

Bud Church of Christ. Smith is pursuing the 

M.Div. at Harding School of Theology, and he 

and his wife, Aubrey, have been married since 

July 2013. 

Parking 

Lots are located along North Grand Boulevard, East Park Avenue, South Blakeney 

Street, Lott Tucker Drive, Market Avenue and around Ganus Athletic Center. Guests 

may park in any marked space. Guests who receive a parking ticket may turn it in to 

Lectureship Central, and it will be dismissed. 


Auctioning the Gospel, Two Sides of a Table — 

How to Pay Ministers: Ministers of the Church 


11 a.m. KEYNOTE LECTURE 

The Treasure and the Pearl: Secrets of Kingdom Joy 

Clay Smith, Administration Auditorium 

12 p.m. LUNCH: See page 13 for a list of and more information 

about meals offered during this time. 

1:30 p.m. Missions Forum: When Things Fall Apart 

Shawn Daggett, moderator, Cone Chapel 

Panelists: Bill Richardson, Oneal Tankersley and 

Dale Hawley 

Kingdom Business Forum: Martin Musyimi 

(Kikongooni, Kenya) 

Tommy Bush, interviewer, McInteer 150 

Pure Heart Vision: 

Ministers Questions About Social Security 

Dan Newsom, Liberty Room 

Ministers have until the end of their second taxable year 

to opt out of the Social Security system. Once the request 

is approved by the IRS, the decision is irrevocable. 

We will be examining the process and its implications. 

3 p.m. MONDAY CLASSES 

Understanding Islam: For We Do Not Wrestle 


As our army vigilantly watches this nation’s borders 

to guard them against the enemies, people from our 

own households convert to Islam and join those 

enemies. See what the Bible says is the key word in 

today’s warfare. 


Paul’s View of Creation and Human Sexuality 






Go Into All the Worldwide Web: 

Smart Strategies for Presenting Your Church’s 

Mission and Ministries on the Internet 

Christopher Wiles, McInteer 125 

Join us on a technological journey introducing the

average tech user to new and budget-friendly possibilities 

for harnessing the power of Internet communications 

and media to promote the cause of Christ. 

This session recipe will mix one part demonstration, 

one part resource sharing, one part audience participation, 

and one part good humor for a fun session 

of growing and going in the worldwide Web! BYOT 

(Bring Your Own Technology) to try out new ideas! 

Youth in Family Ministry: Crafting a Family-Based 

Youth Ministry in the Congregation 



Where Can I Find Favor? (Psalm 123) 


The Parable of the Wedding Banquet 

Frank Wheeler, McInteer 230 

The class will be a study of how Jesus used the parable 

of the wedding banquet (Matthew 22:1-14) at a 

very crucial time in his ministry as a warning against 

the Jewish leaders who were opposing him. We will 

then explore how we might fit into the parable as we 

seek the message the parable has for us today. 

Knowing Jesus, Loving Truth: 

A Gentle Offer in a Skeptical Age, part 3 



Auctioning the Gospel, Two Sides of a Table — 

How to Pay Ministers: Distinguishing Support, 

Incentive and Purchase 


4:30 p.m. DINNER: See page 13 for a list of and more 


6:30 p.m. HARDING ACADEMY CHORUS CONCERT 

Craig Jones, director, 



The Parable of Weeds: Secrets of God’s Judgment 

Steve Cloer, Benson Auditorium 

8:30 p.m. OLD-TIME GOSPEL SINGING 

Mike Wood, worship leader 

Cone Chapel 

“PRODIGALS MUSICAL” 


BUSINESS AS MISSION 


9 a.m. Business as Mission: Being an Intentional 

Kingdom Employee, part 1 

Bert Purdy, Mabee 111 

10 a.m. Business as Mission: Being an Intentional 



12 p.m. Business as Mission Luncheon 

Heritage 208 

1:30 p.m. Kingdom Business Forum: Martin Musyimi 

(Kikongooni, Kenya) 


3 p.m. Business as Mission: Being an Intentional 



TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 

1:30 p.m. Kingdom Business Forum: Burt Nowers 

(Healing Hands International) 


WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 

9 a.m. Business as Mission: Forming Business as 

Mission Enterprises and Networks 

Josiah Pleasant and Salvador Cariaga, 

Mabee 111 

10 a.m. Business as Mission: The Next Step After 

Micro-Enterprise 


Mabee 111 

1:30 p.m. Kingdom Business Forum: Salvador Cariaga 

(Philippines) 


3 p.m. Business as Mission: Leading Sustainable 

Development Through Business as Mission 


Mabee 111 


WOMEN’S DAY PROGRAM 

All sessions held at College Church of Christ 


8 a.m. Registration and coffee, Family Room 

Childcare begins 

8:30 a.m. Welcome and songs of praise 

Naomi Valentine 

KEYNOTE LECTURE 

The Master Teacher: Lessons in Story 

Bobbie Solley, Family Room 

Bobbie Solley 

10 a.m. SESSION ONE 

The Sower 

Rachel Swindle, Family Room 

Parable of the Wheat and the Weeds 

Jill Davis, Room 235 

Teach Like Jesus: High School Girls 

Christy Morgan, Room 232 

11 a.m. SESSION TWO 

The Parable of the Talents 

Terri Rine, Family Room 

The Parable of the Good Samaritan 

Denise Beneby, Room 235 

Teach Like Jesus: College Age Girls 

Debbie Gentry, Room 232 

12 p.m. Barbecue Lunch by Cunningham’s, Family Room 

1 p.m. SESSION THREE 

The Parable of the Friend at Midnight 

Abby Drayton Stone, Family Room 

The Father and Two Sons 

Sherry Pollard and Shannon Pollard King, Room 235 

Teach Like Jesus: Adult Women’s Classes 

Amy Cox, Room 232 

2 p.m. Songs of Praise 


KEYNOTE LECTURE 

Secrets of the Kingdom 

Stacey Neely, Family Room 

Belle Canto Women’s Choir 

Stacey Neely 


THIRD ANNUAL KENNETH V. NELLER 

PREACHERS WORKSHOP 

Cone Chapel 


The Kenneth V. Neller Preachers Workshop is a daylong, intensive workshop for preachers presented 

by Harding University’s Center for Preaching. Preachers will receive cutting-edge homiletical instruction 

and inspiring biblical teaching as well as resources for continued study and networking. 

The Harding University Center for Preaching exists to promote the ministry of preaching by preparing 

students and providing resources for ministers and congregations. 

8 a.m. Welcome and Worship 

Chris Altrock 

9 a.m. Enticing Tales: Six Themes From the Parables With the 

Power to Win Back People Who Walk out on Faith 

Chris Altrock, Highland Church of Christ, Memphis, Tennessee 

10 a.m. Story Preaching 

Glenn Hawley, Holmes Road Church of Christ, 

Memphis, Tennessee 


Secrets of Kingdom Growth: 

The Parables of the Mustard Seed and the Yeast 

Chris Altrock, Administration Auditorium 

Dale Jenkins 

Glenn Hawley 

1:30-3 p.m. Preacher’s Toolbox: 30-minute sessions in rotation 

Keys to Practical Preaching 

Greg Clark, Sylvan Hills Church of Christ, Sherwood, Arkansas 

New Approaches to Using Technology in Preaching 

Dale Jenkins, Spring Meadows Church of Christ, 

Spring Hill, Tennessee 

The Preacher as Illustrator and Illustration 

Art Smith, Crowley’s Ridge College, Paragould, Arkansas 

Art Smith 

Greg Clark 

For more information, contact Devin Swindle at dswindle@harding.edu or 501-279-4146. 





Chris Altrock 

Chris Altrock grew up in an unchurched home 

and came to faith in Jesus through the efforts 

of a teenager and a small church of about 20 

in rural New Mexico. He’s been married to his 

wife, Kendra, for 26 years and is the father 

of Jordan, a student at Lipscomb University, 

and Jacob, a student at Harding Academy 

in Memphis. Chris has a M.Div. and D. Min. 

from Harding School of Theology in Memphis, 

Tennessee, and for 17 years he’s preached at 

Highland Church of Christ. He is the author of 

six books, including his most recent Ten-Minute Transformation. 






9 a.m. TUESDAY CLASSES 


Questions We Wish We Could Ask at Church, 

part 1 

Ross Cochran, McInteer 150 

Certain topics may be avoided due to their potential 

volatility. But unity calls us to respect each other 

while, and after, we disagree. Three such questions 

will be explored: (1) How should we view Christfollowers 

in other Christian traditions? (2) What is 

the eternal destiny of those who never heard of Jesus? 

(3) How should the church respond to the issues surrounding 

homosexuality? 

More Than Just Another Evangelical Church, part 1 

Dan Chambers, McInteer 125 

“Could you tell me something about the church of 

Christ?” “Could you tell me the difference between 

the church of Christ and the ___________ church?” 

If you’ve ever been on the receiving end of questions 

like these, then this three-part series is for you. You 

can expect to walk away from this series not only 

with renewed confidence in being able to share the 

restoration idea with others but also with a renewed 

conviction that being a New Testament-shaped 

church is still a goal worth pursuing. 

Maintenance to Missional, part 1 

Steve Cloer, McInteer 145 

Shepherding: Gifted to Equip or Mentor 

Leon Barnes, McInteer 229 

Every eldership I’ve ever worked with struggled to 

find the balance between eldering and shepherding. 

The constant pressure is on them for decisions, and 

it makes it extremely difficult to get to the people to 

help them grow and become mature in the faith to 

be ones who win others for Christ. How in the world 

can we get it all done? 

Seizing the Property Only to Lose the Inheritance: 

The Parable of the Wicked Tenants 

Karl McLarty , McInteer 230 

A look at the Parable of the Wicked Tenants (Matthew 

21:33-46; Mark 12:1-12; Luke 20:9-19) and 

suggestions for teaching and preaching. 

Black Presence in Restoration History, part 1 

James Maxwell, McInteer 353 

This series reveals several widely unknown facts about 

the impact of the Restoration Movement among 

African-American Christians and how many of the 

past and current changes affect them. 


The Care and Feeding of Missionaries: 

Serving Those Who Serve 

Dale Hawley, McInteer 253 

The lives of missionaries can be highly stressful. 

Learning a new culture, speaking a different language, 

living far from family and friends, and wrestling 

with how to most effectively serve God in a 

mission point can be a significant challenge. This 

session will focus the importance of missionary care 

and how to provide spiritual and emotional encouragement 

to those we support. 

Pure Heart Vision: Overcoming Three Temptations 

of Ministering to Others — Intimacy 

Randy Willingham, Liberty Room 

Women’s Program: Power of Storytelling 

Calandra Cook, McInteer 233 

Storytelling was one of the primary teaching strategies 

of Jesus. Not only did he use parables to explain the 

nature and will of God, but he also used them to connect 

to his listeners. We can learn how to make similar 

explanations and connections with our own stories. 

Women’s Ministry: 

Influences on Spiritual Development 

Anessa Westbrook, McInteer 225 

In this presentation Westbrook, who recently completed 

her dissertation on factors contributing to the 

recognition of need for spiritual development among 

college-aged students, will share insights gleaned on 

the important role women play in the lives of young 

women during their developmental years. 

Women’s Program: Teach Like Jesus — Pre-School 

Rita Fant, McInteer 234 


10 a.m. Luke Dockery, Benson Auditorium 

10 a.m. TUESDAY CLASSES 


part 2 






Shepherding: Guard the Flock 

Harold Redd, McInteer 229 

The Seduction of Wealth: 

The Parable of the Rich Fool 

Steve Reeves, McInteer 230 

The enticement of wealth presents a formidable challenge 

to Christians. The lure of larger salaries, bigger 

houses, newer cars and stockpiles of “stuff” distorts 

Godly values. Jesus brings us back to reality in the 

parable of the rich fool found in Luke 12:13-21. 



Missionary Family Care 


Missionary families are in a unique situation. Living 

with a foot in two worlds, they balance cross-cultural 

dynamics with everyday family life. While life on the 

field is often a rich experience for families, it comes 

with challenges. This session will focus on fostering 

healthy families in the field and how those of us at 

home can help. 

Pure Heart Vision: Overcoming Three Temptations 

of Ministering to Others — Money 


Women’s Program: The Cursed Fig Tree 

Laurie Walker, McInteer 233 

Jesus has harsh words for a fig tree without figs — 

even though figs were out of season! This seemingly 

bizarre behavior on the part of Christ has much to 

say to today’s Christians. How are we doing in our 

quest to “bear fruit” for the kingdom? 

Women’s Ministry: 

Mentoring Through Tough Choices 

Tina Ratcliff, McInteer 225 

Women’s Program: Teach Like Jesus — First 

Grade: Let the Little Children Come to Me 

Wanda Knabe, McInteer 234 

So many times we do not see the command in Jesus’ 

words. Jesus told us to let the children come to him. 

Bible class is a way to bring the children to him, and 

it can be really fun! Come and find out how to share 

the parables with the children in your church family. 


Secrets of Kingdom Growth: 

The Parables of the Mustard Seed and the Yeast 

Chris Altrock, Administration Auditorium 

12 p.m. LUNCH: See page 13 for a list of and more 


1:30 p.m. Helping the Helper Forum: Parables — Lessons 

for Those Experiencing Anxiety, Depression and 

Confusion (CEUs offered) 

Lew Moore and panel, Cone Chapel 

Kingdom Business Forum: 

Burt Nowers (Healing Hands International) 


College Planning for Parents and Grandparents 

Admissions and financial aid staff members, McInteer 145 



3 p.m. TUESDAY CLASSES 


part 3 




Monte Cox 

Monte Cox has taught Bible and missions at 

Harding since 1992. He is dean of the College 

of Bible and Missions and has served as the 

director of Harding’s Center for World Missions 

for 15 years. He teaches courses in missions, 

anthropology, world religions, North American 

culture, and some textual Bible courses. He also 

serves as an elder and preaching minister of the 

Downtown Church of Christ in Searcy and 

organizes the annual Arkansas Shepherding 

Conference. Cox has an M.A. in missiology and 

church growth from Harding School of Theology and a Ph.D. in intercultural studies 

from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Chicago. He and his wife, Beth, moved to 

Kenya with three other couples in 1982 and began a new church- planting ministry 

among the indigenous Kalenjin -speaking peoples of Western Kenya that led to 

the establishment of 120- plus congregations with more than 3,000 members. The 

couple has three children and one grandchild. 

MUSICAL EVENTS 

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 

6:30 p.m. Harding Concert Choir 

Kelly Neill, director, Benson Auditorium 

8:30 p.m. “Prodigals Musical” 

(See back cover for more information) 



6:30 p.m. Harding Academy Chorus Concert 

Craig Jones, director, Benson Auditorium 

8:30 p.m. Old-Time Gospel Singing 

Mike Wood, Cone Chapel 

“Prodigals Musical” 



4 p.m. Belles and Beaux Concert 

Chuck Hicks, director, C.L. Kay Plaza 

6:30 p.m. Good News Singers Concert 

Chuck Hicks, director, Benson Auditorium 

9 p.m. Chamber Singers Concert 

Kelly Neill, director, Reynolds Recital Hall 


6:30 p.m. Harding Chorus Concert 

Cliff Ganus, director, Benson Auditorium 

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Shepherding: Befriending Your Preacher 

Stephen Teel, McInteer 229 

The class will stress the positive ways that elders can 

make their preacher a friend, to the mutual benefit 

of both. What practical things can be done cultivate 

honest and open relationships? What is to be 

avoided? How do the biblical examples of David and 

Jonathan and Paul and Barnabas speak to this goal? 

The Parable of the Barren Fig Tree 

Tom Alexander, McInteer 230 



Missionary Teams: The Shelter of Each Other 


Going to the mission field with a team can be a lifesaver 

and a point of great frustration at the same time! 

Team members provide an oasis of support in foreign 

culture, but they can also a source of conflict. This 

session will explore dynamics unique to mission teams 

and offer ideas about working together successfully. 

Ministry Training: 

An Indigenous Model From Albania 

Bledar Valca, McInteer 233 

This session deals with the solution to the combined 

problem of training church workers who are already 

doing the work by native preachers who are already 

busy in their ministry while at the same time combining 

the experience and interest of foreign supporters. 

Pure Heart Vision: Overcoming Three 

Temptations of Ministering to Others — Power 


Women’s Program: 

Living Dreams — A Teacher’s Story 

Bobbie Solley, Heritage Auditorium 

To dream is to look to the future and think of all 

we can be, all we can do but only if we dream in the 

Lord. Dreaming in Christ allows him to work in us 

and through us to accomplish his mission for our 

lives. This session will focus on how our dreams can 

become avenues to glorify God.

4 p.m. “THE DREAMER” BOOK SIGNING 

Bobbie Solley, Heritage Lobby 

BELLES AND BEAUX CONCERT 

Chuck Hicks, director, C.L. Kay Plaza 


Secrets of Handling Worldly Wealth: 

The Parable of the Shrewd Manager 

Monte Cox, Benson Auditorium 

Andrew Leeper, worship leader 

6:30 p.m. GOOD NEWS SINGERS CONCERT 

Chuck Hicks, director 


9 p.m. CHAMBER SINGERS CONCERT 

Kelly Neill, director 

Reynolds Recital Hall 

LECTURESHIP MEALS AND SPECIAL EVENTS 


7:30 a.m. Missions Prayer Breakfast 

Hosted by Missions Resource Network, 

International Room 

No tickets required. 

12 p.m. Women’s Day Barbecue Luncheon 

Hosted by Cunningham’s Barbecue, 

College Church Family Room 

Tickets are $10 and available at Lectureship 

Central and at the door. 

Missions Luncheon 

Hosted by the Center for World Missions, 

Founders Room 

For those who are interested in missions and 

supporting missions 

Tickets are free but required; available at 

Lectureship Central 

Business as Mission Luncheon 

Hosted by the College of Business 

Administration, Heritage 208 

For anyone interested in viewing and utilizing 

their daily work as ministry 


Central. 

4:30 p.m. Celebration of Ministry Dinner 

The Heart of a Minister 

Dale Jenkins 

Hosted by the Office for Church Relations, 

Heritage Cafeteria 

For current and retired ministers, elders and 

their spouses 

We “do ministry” in the heat of life. How do we 

keep going? How do we face the relentless pursuit 

of Sunday, deal with the weight of the pulpit, 

and keep at it? In his after-dinner remarks, 

Jenkins will affirm and encourage ministers. 




7:30 a.m. World Missions Breakfast 

Hosted by Sunset International Bible Institute 

(SIBI), Regions Room 

Tickets required; available at SIBI display. 

12 p.m. World Bible School, World English Institute 

and China NOW Luncheon 

Hosted by WBS/WEI/China NOW, 

Founders Room 




7:30 a.m. Medical Evangelism in Central America 

Breakfast 

Hosted by Baxter Institute, Health Talents and 

Mision Para Cristo, International Room 

For friends or those interested in Medical 

Evangelism in Central America 



Reaching the Lost and Training Christian 

Leaders Through Online Education Continental 

Breakfast 

Hosted by NationsUniversity, Heritage 208 

For current volunteers, prospective faculty 

and advisers, and church leaders interested in 

using the Internet to assist in their mission 

efforts worldwide 

Tickets are free and available at Lectureship 

Central. 

12 p.m. Abundant Living Luncheon 

Hosted by Abundant Living Seniors Ministry, 

Regions Room 


Central. 

Harding School of Theology Luncheon 

Hosted by Harding School of Theology, 

Founders Room 

For alumni, friends and future students of HST 







Orpheus J. Heyward 

Orpheus Heyward was baptized into Christ in 

November 1996 by his uncle. In June 1999, he 

received a $10,000 scholarship from Newark 

Church of Christ to attend Southwestern Christian 

College where he completed the two-year 

biblical curriculum. In October 2003, Heyward 

was hired at West End Church of Christ as assistant 

minister. During this time, he received 

his B.S. degree in Biblical studies from Amridge 

University. He also earned his M.A. in theology 

and a M.A. in Biblical studies from Tennessee 

Temple University and Baptist Bible College and Seminary. He completed his 

doctorate in theological exegesis at Knox Theological Seminary. In February 2007, 

he was ordained as the full-time senior minister of West End Church of Christ in 

Atlanta. Within the first year of his ministry, the congregation doubled in size and 

now numbers more than 1,000 members in attendance. 






9 a.m. WEDNESDAY CLASSES 


World of the Parables: 

Agrarian Customs in Jesus’ Day 

Dale Manor, Cone Chapel 

Many of Jesus’ parables draw from everyday life; this series 

will consider the daily life contexts of these stories, 

noting their agricultural, economic and social settings. 

Colossians: Introductory Matters 

Everett Ferguson, Heritage Auditorium 

How Church Leaders Can Strengthen the Families 

in Their Congregation 

Trey Morgan, McInteer 150 

In these three lessons, Morgan will be discussing 

“why and how” churches should be focusing 

on building strong marriages and families. Strong 

families make strong churches that make strong communities 

that make a strong nation. We cannot over 

look this ministry. 

What the Supreme Court Ruling on Same-Sex Marriage 

Means for Churches and Ministers, part 1 

Noel Whitlock, moderator, with panel, McInteer 125 

Earlier this year the highest court in our land issued a 

ruling recognizing same-sex marriage in all 50 states. In 

these two sessions our panel of experts will discuss the legal 

and spiritual implications for churches and ministers. 

New Tools to Connect With Seekers in America 

John Reese, McInteer 145 

Conversational Evangelism 

Bob Brown, McInteer 229 

Evangelism is conducted in many forms and contexts, 

but the most common and effective format is 

through personal conversation. It was the practice of 

our Lord and the first century Christians. Today it is 

still highly effective. 

The Parable of the Pharisee and Tax Collector: 

Two Ways to Be Saved 

Ken Stegall, McInteer 230 

Jesus used parables to illuminate vital kingdom 

truths to those who “had ears to hear” (i.e. “wanted 

to learn”). This story contrasts the results of lawrighteousness 

and imputed righteousness, specifically 

spotlighting the negative effects of thinking you must 

be “good enough” to go to heaven. 

The Psalms in First Temple Worship 

Justin Rogers, McInteer 353 


The Trinity and Why It Matters: What’s at Stake 

Mark Powell, McInteer 253 

The first session explores the central issues underlying 

the doctrine of the Trinity in the New Testament and 

the early church. 

Abundant Living: Keep Working for Jesus — 

Excuses God Does not Accept 

Howard Norton, Liberty Room 

These lessons deal with principles that senior Christians 

should practice in order to enjoy the abundant 

life and fulfill their purpose on the earth. 

Women’s Program: Sink or Stand? Putting the 

Parable of the Two Builders Into Practice 

Heather Burchfield, McInteer 233 

Are you preparing to sink or stand when the rains 

come tumbling down? 

Women’s Ministry: Breaking the Bond of Addiction 

Geraldine Woodell, McInteer 225 

Women’s Program: 

Teach Like Jesus — Fourth Graders 

Barbara Neller and Debra Nesbitt, McInteer 234 


10 a.m. Conley Gibbs Jr., Benson Auditorium 

10 a.m. WEDNESDAY CLASSES 

World of the Parables: 

Economic Customs in Jesus’ Day 


Colossians: Supremacy of Christ 


Healthy Families Make Healthy Churches 


What the Supreme Court Ruling on Same-Sex Marriage 

Means for Churches and Ministers, part 2 

Noel Whitlock, moderator, with panel, McInteer 125 

Earlier this year the highest court in our land issued a 

ruling recognizing same-sex marriage in all 50 states. In 

these two sessions our panel of experts will discuss the legal 

and spiritual implications for churches and ministers. 

The Urgency of Evangelism 

Bob Brown, McInteer 229 

All of us agree that everyone needs to saved. However 

we sometimes think and behave as if we and those we 

teach are going to live forever. But we won’t. 

The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus 

Gregory Tidwell, McInteer 230 

The story of the rich man and Lazarus provides a 

context for us to see what is important in life as we 

prepare for eternity. 

The Psalms in Second Temple Worship 


The Trinity and Why It Matters: Christian Living 


The second and third sessions explore the significance 

of the Trinitarian vision of God for Christian living 

and ministry. 


Fundamentals of the Good Life 


Women’s Program: Workers in the Vineyard — 

Pride, Greed and Forgiveness 

Chelsie Grate, McInteer 233 

Do we allow our pride and greed to limit the kingdom? 

Pride and greed seem trivial sometimes, yet sin is sin. As 

we examine the parable of the workers in the vineyard 

together, let us look at our own lives and seek to be 

more like Jesus and less like the world that entangles us. 

Women’s Ministry: An Open Discussion on 

Ministry in Difficult Situations 

Anessa Westbrook, moderator, with panel 

McInteer 225 

Women’s Program: Teach Like Jesus — Junior High 

Kelley Rose, McInteer 234 


The Unforgiving Servant: 

The Secrets of Grace and Forgiveness 

Orpheus J. Heyward, Administration Auditorium 

12 p.m. LUNCH: See page 13 for a list of and more 


1:30 p.m. Race, Reconciliation, and the Gospel: An Interview 

With Conley Gibbs Jr. of Ferguson, Missouri 

Dan Williams, interviewer, Cone Chapel 

Kingdom Business Forum: 

Salvador Cariaga (Philippines) 


College Planning for Parents and Grandparents 

Admissions and financial aid staff members, 

McInteer 145 

3 p.m. WEDNESDAY CLASSES 

World of the Parables: Social Customs in Jesus’ Day 


Colossians: The Colossian Heresy 


The Last Eight Words of a Dying Church 




Bruce McLarty 

On June 1, 2013, Dr. Bruce McLarty became 

the fifth president of Harding University. Prior 

to that, he served the University for eight 

years as the vice president for spiritual life 

and for three years as the dean of the College 

of Bible and Ministry. McLarty was born in 

Nashville, Tennessee, and grew up in Oklahoma, 

Arkansas and Tennessee. He graduated 

from Harding with a B.A. in Bible in 1978, 

from Harding School of Theology with the 

M.Th. in 1982, and from Ashland Theological 

Seminary with the D.Min. in 2010. He spent 25 years as a preacher, working with 

churches in Marks, Mississippi; Memphis and Cookeville, Tennessee; Searcy; and 

Meru, Kenya. In 1997, he released the book Journey of Faith: Walking With Jesus 

Through the Gospel of John. In 1999, he received the Outstanding Alumnus Award 

from Harding’s College of Bible and Ministry. Bruce and his wife, Ann, have been 

married for 35 years and have two daughters and three grandchildren. 

Displays and vendors 

Displays, both commercial and noncommercial, may be found in the McInteer 

Rotunda and in the lobbies of Hammon Student Center and Benson Auditorium. 

Display areas open officially at 5 p.m. Sunday and close at 4 p.m. Wednesday. The 

list provided here is complete as of the program printing date. 

Abundant Living 

Amen Military Ministry 

Baxter Institute 

Bibletalk 

Biblical Institute of Central 

America (BICA) 

Children’s Homes Inc. 

Chimala Mission Hospital and 

School 

ChinaNOW! 

Dr. Dig 

Eden Reigh Publishing 

French World Missions 

Haiti Missions 

Harding Place Retirement 

Community 

Harding School of Theology 

Harvest India Missions 

Healing Hands 

Health Talents International 

Hope Harbor Children’s Home 

IHCF — African Christian Hospital 

In Search of the Lord’s Way 

India Missions 

Katheryn Haddad 

New Mexico Christian Children’s 

Homes 

Norman Patten & Associates 

Outreach America 

Partners in Progress 

Potter Children’s Home 

Prodigals Ministries 

Scarborough Agency 

Searcy Children’s Home 

Sojourners 

Stewart Publications 

Sunset International Bible 

Institute (SIBI) 

Texas International Bible Institute 

Timothy Hill Children’s Ranch 

Tipton Childrens’ Home 

Truth Publishing 

Westview Boys’ Home 

World Bible School 

World Christian Broadcasting 

World English Institute 

World Evangelism Publications 

Worldwide Spanish Literature 

Young Living Essential Oils 

The Glory of Kings: 

Finding God Through Philosophy 

Larry Hunt, McInteer 233 

The recent work of popular atheists/agnostics such as 

Richard Dawkins, Lawrence Krauss, Stephen Hawking 

and Neil deGrasse Tyson rests, ultimately, not on 

scientific but philosophical assumptions. This session 

will critique the most fundamental of these assumptions 

and attempt to demonstrate why God will always be the 

best explanation forthe existence of the natural world. 

The Parable of the Unjust Judge 

Machona Monyamane, McInteer 230 

In this class we will be exposing the secret Christ is 

intending for the original audience and understanding 

the implications of the parable for us today. 

The Psalms in Early Christian Worship 


The Trinity and Why It Matters: 

The Church’s Mission 



Fulfill Your Ministry 


Women’s Program: A New Season 

Lisa Robertson, Administration Auditorium 

4 p.m. “A NEW SEASON” BOOK SIGNING 

Lisa and Al Robertson 

Administration Auditorium Lobby 

6:30 p.m. HARDING CHORUS CONCERT 

Cliff Ganus, director 



Secrets of Seeing the World Through God’s Eyes: 

The Parable of the Good Samaritan 

Bruce McLarty, Benson Auditorium 

Botham Jean, worship leader 

MARK YOUR CALENDAR 

Plan to return next year for the 93rd 

annual Harding Bible Lectureship! 

It is scheduled for Sept. 25-28, 2016. 

The theme will be 

“HOLY, HOLY, HOLY: A Passion for God.” 


SPECIAL LECTURE SERIES 

STUDENT LECTURES 


4 p.m. God Qualifies the Called 

Jenna Montgomery 


Blind Your Ponies: The Parables of the 

Tower Builder and the Warring King 

Brent Hall 

McInteer 150 

5 p.m. From Outside the Camp to Within the 

Kingdom: Taking Christ’s Salvation to 

the World 

Jessica Markwood 


Lost and Found: God’s Relentless Pursuit 

Austin Yates 

McInteer 150 


4 p.m. The True Cost of Discipleship 

Jane Vanderburgh 


Secrets of The Kingdom (Luke 9) 

Philip Baird 

McInteer 150 

5 p.m. Reimagining: The Parable of the Prodigal Son 

Brooke Kehl 


Recapitulation: Victory in Last Adam 

Kyle Johnson 

McInteer 150 

. 

SPANISH AND CHINESE 

LECTURES 


6 p.m. El Tesoro en Comprender al Hijo Mayor 

(Lucas 15:11-12) 

The Treasure in Understanding the Older 

Son (Luke 15:11-32) 

Glen Henton, McInteer 125 

7 p.m. 羊、钱、儿、父。 

Sheep, Money, Son, Father 

谢德华 Edward Short, McInteer 233 


4 p.m. 儿、父、你、我。 

Son, Father, You, Me 

谢德华 Edward Short, McInteer 233 

6 p.m. El Tesoro en el Poder de la Semilla 

(Mateo 13:1-23) 

The Treasure in the Power of the Seed 

(Matthew 13:1-23) 


7 p.m. 怪异的雇主 

Parable of the Generous Employer 

陈江 John Chen, McInteer 233 


4 p.m. 怪异的主人 

The Parable of the Noble 

陈江 John Chen, McInteer 233 

6 p.m. El Tesoro en Usar lo Que Nos es Dado 

(Mateo 25:14-30) 

The Treasure in Using What We Are Given 

(Matthew 25:14-30) 



INFORMATION GUIDE 


Lectureship Central is located in the McInteer Rotunda (see campus map on Page 22). It will be staffed 2-9:30 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m.- 

9:30 p.m. Monday-Wednesday to answer questions. You also may contact the Lectureship Office at 501-279-4449. 

Registration 

Please be sure to register. This serves four purposes. One, we will provide you with a convenient Lectureship name tag to wear during the 

week. Two, it allows us to locate you if needed. Three, registering gives you the opportunity to request to receive updates on future programs. 

And four, your registration will enter you into a drawing to receive a free $50 gift card from the Harding Bookstore. The winner will 

be announced at the 11 a.m. keynote address assembly on Tuesday. Registration begins at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27 and continues throughout 

the week at Lectureship Central in the McInteer Rotunda. 

Lecture Locations 

Keynote lectures and most musical presentations will be in Benson Auditorium or Administration Auditorium. Most classes will be held in 

the McInteer Bible and World Missions Center, Cone Chapel, Heritage Auditorium or Liberty Room. Each location is designated in the 

schedule. Buildings can be found on the map on Page 22. 

The Women’s Day Program on Monday will be held nearby in the College Church of Christ Family Room at the corner of Race and 

Grand. The Preachers Workshop on Tuesday will be held in Cone Chapel. 

Displays and Vendors 

Displays, both commercial and noncommercial, may be found in the McInteer Rotunda and in the lobbies of Hammon Student Center 

and Benson Auditorium. Display areas open officially at 5 p.m. Sunday and close at 4 p.m. Wednesday. All guests will benefit by visiting the 

displays. A partial list of our exhibitors is found on page 16. 

Meals and Snacks 

Charles M. White Dining Hall is located in the David B. Burks American Heritage Building at the northwest corner of campus (see campus 

map on Page 22). A variety of delicious foods are available to you during these hours: 

Sunday 

Brunch: 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 

Dinner: 4:30-6:30 p.m.; late night: 6:30-8 p.m. 

For Sunday lunch, you have the option to eat at “Sunday at the Heritage” in the Founders Room, which offers a full buffet. It is located on 

the second floor above Charles M. White Dining Hall. Hours are from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 

Monday-Wednesday Breakfast: 7-10 a.m. 

Lunch: 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; light lunch: 1:30-4:30 p.m. 

Dinner: 4:30-8 p.m. 

Other meal selections are available on the first floor of the Student Center (see map on Page 22). Options include Chick-fil-A, Einstein Bros 

Bagels, Burger Studio, Jump Asia, Taco Bell, and fruit and bakery goods. Operating hours are noon-10 p.m. Sunday and 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m. 

Monday-Wednesday. Snacks also are available in the Harding University POD Market, open noon-10 p.m. Sunday and 7:45 a.m.-10 p.m. 

Monday-Wednesday. 

Lectureship Staff 

Dan Williams 


Teresa Castleman 

Administrative 

Assistant 

Kevin Gormany 

Exhibit Coordinator 

Sherry Pollard 

Women’s Day Program 

Coordinator 


Bookstore 

Harding University Bookstore, located in the Student Center, will be open to Lectureship guests Monday and Tuesday from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. 

and on Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. offering 20 percent off on Bibles, commentaries and general religious books. 

Public Safety (Security) 

The University’s Office of Public Safety is on the first floor of the David B. Burks American Heritage Building by the Market Street entrance 

and may be reached at 501-279-5000. 

Recordings 

Beginning this year, recordings of all Lectureship presentations will be exclusively available for download on iTunesU. This service is provided 

free. Visit http://www.harding.edu/ist/itunesu for more information or search the iTunesU for Harding Lectureship. Recordings will 

be available on iTunesU by November 2015. 

Celebration of Ministry Dinner 

A special feature again this year is the Celebration of Ministry Dinner at 4:30 p.m. Monday before the evening lecture. Guests include 

elders, ministers of all kinds (children’s, education, outreach, prison, pulpit, seniors, worship, youth and family, etc.), along with their 

spouses. Dale Jenkins is our speaker. He will be speaking on “The Heart of a Minister.” This is one way of expressing how much we appreciate 

your ministry. There is no charge for this dinner, but tickets must be picked up early at Lectureship Central. 

Helping the Helper 

On Tuesday of Lectureship, the Marriage and Family Therapy Program and the Harding University Counseling Center will offer their annual 

Helping the Helper Forum: Parables — Lessons for Those Experiencing Anxiety, Depression and Confusion. Lew Moore will moderate 

this forum with a panel of experts. One and a half hours of CEUs will be offered. 

Forums 

Two forums will take place each day at 1:30 p.m. in Cone Chapel and McInteer 150. The Missions Forum on “When Things Fall Apart” 

moderated by Shawn Daggett will be in Cone Chapel on Monday. Tuesday is the Helping the Helper Forum with Lew Moore and panel. 

On Wednesday, Dan Williams will interview Conley Gibbs Jr., a minister from Ferguson, Missouri. Each day in McInteer 150, Tommy 

Bush will lead a different panel discussion of Kingdom Business. He will interview Christian leaders from all over the world and highlight 

their ministries. See the daily schedule for more information. 

Distinguished Christian Service Awards 

Each night during lectureship, Harding University is pleased to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the cause 

of Christ. This year’s recipients of the Distinguished Christian Service Awards are: Sunday — Edward and Sharon Short and Enoch and 

Jeannine Thweatt (longtime missionaries to the Chinese); Monday — Randy Steger (founder of Healing Hands International); Tuesday 

— James O. Maxwell (gospel preacher, vice president of Southwestern Christian College); and Wednesday — Kay Gowen (director of 

Abundant Living Ministry) 

Lost and Found 

Check at Lectureship Central for lost and found items. 

Student Chapels 

Regular 9-9:35 a.m. and 10-10:35 a.m. student chapels will meet Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in Benson Auditorium with special 

guest speakers. You are welcome to attend. Students sit in assigned seats, so Lectureship guests will need to sit at the break, on the back six 

rows, or in the balcony. 

A Picture of Health 

Tuesday and Wednesday mornings during Lectureship the Carr College of Nursing and HealthCorp Inc. are offering wellness screenings. 

Labs offered include cholesterol panels, complete blood counts, comprehensive metabolic panels, thyroid levels, diabetes screening (blood 

glucose and hemoglobin A1c levels), PSA levels (prostate screening), arthritis panels, etc. See the flyers available at Lectureship Central for a 

complete list of offerings, prices, location and time, and preparation needed. 

Harding History House 

Harding History House is open from noon-6 p.m. on Monday and noon-4 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday. In addition to general history 

and memorabilia, this year the house features an exhibit celebrating the life of Wyatt Sawyer who served in various ministry efforts for more 

than 67 years. Author of Must the Young Die, Too?, Sawyer worked to grow youth ministries within churches of Christ. 


WHO’S WHO 

Wissam Al-Aethawi 

Taylor, Mich. 

Tom Alexander 

Searcy, Ark. 

Chris Altrock 

Bartlett, Tenn. 

Philip Baird 

Searcy, Ark. 

Andrew Baker 

Searcy, Ark. 

Leon Barnes 

North Little Rock, Ark. 

Denise Beneby 

Searcy, Ark. 

Allen Black 

Memphis, Tenn. 

Bob Brown 

Highlands Ranch, Colo. 

Heather Burchfield 

Romance, Ark. 

Tommy Bush 

Romance, Ark. 

Salvador Cariaga` 

Fort Worth, Texas 

Rick Castleman 

Searcy, Ark. 

Dan Chambers 

Franklin, Tenn. 

John Chen 

Lakeland, Tenn. 

Greg Clark 

Sherwood, Ark. 

Steve Cloer 

Fort Worth, Texas 

Ross Cochran 

Searcy, Ark. 

Calandra Cook 

Searcy, Ark. 

Amy Cox 

Searcy, Ark. 

Monte Cox 

Searcy, Ark. 

Jill Davis 

Searcy, Ark. 

John Dobbs 

Monroe, La. 

Luke Dockery 

Farmington, Ark. 

Rita Fant 

Searcy, Ark. 

Everett Ferguson 

Abilene, Texas 

Chris Fifer 

North Little Rock, Ark. 

Debbie Gentry 

Searcy, Ark. 

Conley Gibbs Jr. 

St. Peters, Mo. 

Chelsie Grate 

Searcy, Ark. 

Steve Griggs 

Dalton, Ga. 

Brent Hall 

Morris, Okla. 

Randy Harris 

Abilene, Texas 

Dale Hawley 

Hudson, Wis. 

Glenn Hawley 


Glen Henton 


Orpheus Heyward 

Atlanta, Ga. 

Johnny Hobbie 

Camden, Ark. 

Kent Houck 

Stillwater, Okla. 

Larry Hunt 

Searcy, Ark. 

Botham Jean 

Castries, St. Lucia 

Dale Jenkins 

Spring Hill, Tenn. 

Kyle Johnson 

Union, S.C. 

Brooke Kehl 

Searcy, Ark. 

Shannon King 

Searcy, Ark. 

Wanda Knabe 

Searcy, Ark. 

Andrew Leeper 

Nashville, Tenn. 

Dale Manor 

Searcy, Ark. 


Jessica Markwood 

Old Hickory, Tenn. 

Kraig Martin 

Searcy, Ark. 

James Maxwell 

Terrell, Texas 

Bruce McLarty 

Searcy, Ark. 

Karl McLarty 

Searcy, Ark. 

Jim Miller 

Searcy, Ark. 

Jenna Montgomery 

Searcy, Ark. 

Machona Monyamane 


Christy Morgan 

Searcy, Ark. 

Trey Morgan 

Childress, Texas 

Martin Musyimi 

Nairobi, Kenya 

Stacey Neely 

Searcy, Ark. 

Barbara Neller 

Searcy, Ark. 

Debra Nesbitt 

Searcy, Ark. 

Dan Newsom 

Searcy, Ark. 

Howard Norton 

Searcy, Ark. 

Burt Nowers 

Brentwood, Tenn. 

Rick Oster 


Josiah Pleasant 

Searcy, Ark. 

Sherry Pollard 

Searcy, Ark. 

Mark Powell 


Bert Purdy 

Arnold, Mo. 

Tina Ratcliff 

Judsonia, Ark. 

Steve Reeves 

Searcy, Ark. 

Terri Rine 

Searcy, Ark. 

Lisa Robertson 

West Monroe, La. 

Justin Rogers 

Henderson, Tenn. 

Kelley Rose 

Searcy, Ark. 

Artie Shaffer 

Cotuit Mass. 

Edward Short 


H. Clay Smith 

Searcy, Ark. 

Art Smith 

Paragould, Ark. 

Bobbie Solley 

Murfreesboro, Tenn. 

Tommy South 

Richmond, Va. 

Ken Stegall 

The Woodlands, Texas 

Abby Stone 

Searcy, Ark. 

Rachel Swindle 

Searcy, Ark. 

Steve Teel 

Hendersonville, N.C. 

Greg Tidwell 

Upper Arlington, Ohio 

Bledar Valca 

Tirana, Albania 


Searcy, Ark. 

Jane Vanderburgh 


Laurie Walker 

Searcy, Ark. 

Anessa Westbrook 

Searcy, Ark. 

Frank Wheeler 

York, Neb. 

Noel Whitlock 

Searcy, Ark. 

Christopher Wiles 

Washington, Ind. 

Randy Willingham 

Searcy, Ark. 

Mike Wood 

Searcy, Ark. 

Geraldine Woodell 

Searcy, Ark. 

Austin Yates 

Searcy, Ark. 


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Academic Buildings 

1. American Studies Bldg. 

2. Claud Rogers Lee Bldg. 

3. Ezell Bldg. 

4. Farrar Ctr. for Health Sciences 

5. Ganus Bldg. 

6. Harding Academy 

7. Harding University South Campus 

8. Mabee Business Bldg. 

9. McInteer Bible & World Missions 

10. Olen Hendrix Bldg. 

11. Pryor-England Science Ctr. 

12. Reynolds Music & Comm. 

13. Sears Honors College 

14. Stevens Art & Design Ctr. 

15. Swaid Ctr. for Health Sciences 

16. Thornton Education Ctr. 

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Other Buildings 

17. American Heritage Aud. 

18. American Heritage Cafeteria 

19. Administration Bldg. 

20. Benson Aud. 

21. Brackett Library 

22. Burks American Heritage Bldg. 

23. Hammon Student Ctr. 

24. Harding History House 

25. Harding Place Retirement Ctr. 

26. Harding Press 

27. Health Services 

28. Parking & Transportation 

29. President’s House 

30. Tucker Physical Resource Bldg. 

31. Ulrey Performing Arts Ctr. 

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Athletics 

32. Concession Stand 

33. First Security Stadium 

34. Ganus Athletic & Wellness Ctr. 

35. Golf Range 

36. Intramural Football Fields 

37. Intramural Softball Fields 

38. Jerry Moore Baseball Complex 

39. Jim Citty Football Complex 

40. Rhodes Memorial Field House 

41. Softball Complex 

42. Stevens Soccer Complex 

43. Tennis Complex 

Searcy Campus Map 

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Benton Ave. 

E. Pleasure 

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Beebe-Capps Expwy. 

Race Ave. 

E. Market Ave. 

Residence Halls 

44. Allen 52. Pattie Cobb 

45. Armstrong 53. Pryor 

46. Cathcart 54. Searcy 

47. Cone 55. Sears 

48. Graduate 56. Shores 

49. Harbin 57. Stephens 

50. Keller 58. Laundromats 

51. Kendall 

Apartments 

59. Center Place 

60. Harding Village 

61. Legacy Park 

62. Pleasure Oak 

63. Stafford 

S. Grand 

Blakeney St. 

Moss St. 

E. Center Ave. 

Harding Dr. 

Harding 

Park 

Oak St. 

Charles St. 

Dr. Jimmy Carr Drive 

Burks Blvd. 

Lott Tucker Dr. 

E. Park Ave. 

bike trail 

Beebe-Capps Expwy. 

South West of Main Campus 

Bison Ln. 

S. Main St. 

Dr. Jimmy Carr 


Harding University Bookstore 

is yo u r source for shirts, caps, mugs 

a n d ot h e r imprinted items — day or ni g h t. 

V is i t our website anytime: 

hubookstore.harding.edu. 

February 19-20, 2016 

f o r informat io n about items not ava i l a b l e online, call 

800-477-4351. 

CHURCH SERVICES 

At Harding University we appreciate your ministry! The Office of Church Relations and the College of 

Bible and Ministry seek to serve the servants of God by providing resources that will help you and your 

church. Here are some of the resources we offer: 

SPEAKER’S BUREAU: Looking for a speaker for some special event in your church? You will find a list of 

available presenters on our website. 

PREACHER STUFF: Church leaders may subscribe to this free service, which provides daily email postings 

of useful ministry resources. 

ABUNDANT LIVING: This ministry to equip and encourage older Christians offers a quarterly magazine, 

senior’s ministry training conferences, GrandCamp for grandparents and their grandchildren, and a 

yearly retreat at Branson. We can bring a mini-retreat to your church! 

THE KERUSSO EXPERIENCE: This annual summer camp is for young men in grades 9-12 who are 

interested in preaching. 

CHURCH JOBS FORUM: Need to fill a ministry position? Post it on our website! 

Want to know more? Visit us at www.harding.edu/churchrelations or call Dan Williams or Teresa 

Castleman at 501-279-4449. 


P R O D I G A L S 

For more information, 

please visit 

www.theprodigals.org. 

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR 

THESE UPCOMING EVENTS: 

Abundant Living Retreat 

Branson, Missouri 

Oct. 6-9, 2015 

Homecoming 

Oct. 22-25, 2015 

Homecoming Musical: “Singin’ in the Rain” 

Oct. 23-24, 2015 

WINGS Conference 

Feb. 19-20, 2016 

Spring Sing 

March 24-27, 2016 

Uplift I, II and III 

June 11-16, 18-23 and 25-30, 2016 

Arkansas Ministers & Wives Day 

Aug. 23, 2016 

Harding’s 93rd 

Annual Bible Lectureship 

“HOLY, HOLY, HOLY: A Passion for God” 

Sept. 25-28, 2016 

www.harding.edu/lectureship • lectureship@harding.edu • 501-279-5123 

Follow the Harding University Lectureship online!

WELCOME TO THE HARDING LECTURES

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