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CONTENTSMessage from the President 2Message from the Director 2Message from the Director of the Cloverdale Center for Youth and Family Ministry 3Message from the Workshop Coordinator 3Honorees 4What You Need to Know 5Youth and Family Ministry Summit 5Full Schedule 6 Sunday Program 6 Monday Program 6 Tuesday Program 8 Wednesday Program 10 Thursday Workshop 11

2019 Faulkner LecturesMarch 3–7

RESTORE!Seeking God’s Way

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WELCOME MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Welcome to the campus of Faulkner University! We are honored to have you as our guest for the 2018

Faulkner Lectures and our 75th anniversary. This year we are celebrating the historic founding of our university. It is a momentous occasion to reflect on the heroic sacrifice and unwavering resolve of the men and women who envisioned a Christ-centered institution in Montgomery. We are indebted to them for their lives of faithfulness.

Our theme for this year’s event is extremely timely and relevant. In the midst of chaos and a dynamic society, it is refreshing to know that our faith is anchored in an eternal God who is the Great I AM. We have assembled a tremendous group of talented presenters and scholars to address this fundamental theme.

We hope that this year’s program will both inspire and challenge you to understand God’s eternal nature and His active work in the Kingdom. If we can assist you in any way, please let us know.

All the best, Michael D. Williams, EdD President mwilliams@faulkner.edu

Welcome to the 2018 Faulkner Lectures for a thorough study of “God Is.” As we examine the

first person of the Godhead, we will see how our Father relates to us personally and corporately as the church. God’s attributes will be presented in ways that will challenge all of us in lives of dedication and service to Him.

A special guest speaker this year is Wissam al-Aethawi, a convert from Islam. He is a former member of the Republican Guard in Iraq but is now a gospel preacher who ministers to Muslims.

Be sure to view the program for lectures, special events, entertainment, and opportunities for fellowship.

I look forward to seeing you.

David W. Hester, PhD Director and Lecturer of Bible dhester@faulkner.edu

WELCOME MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR

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WELCOME MESSAGE FROM THE WORKSHOP COORDINATOR

Being a youth leader today is far more complex and diverse due to rapid cultural changes which create

major challenges for youth and family ministers. A rising skepticism of the Bible, increased loneliness, confusion regarding human sexuality, a me-first morality, and an era defined by achievement are cultural shifts which among others have changed the landscape of youth ministry. What is to be done?

The 2018 YFM Summit is dedicated to helping to meet these challenges by articulating and fostering countercultural biblical commitments regarding these and other concerns. Thank you for joining us. You will be blessed by the knowledge and experience of seasoned youth leaders who, much like you, seek to have an incredible impact on the character, competence, and faith of our young disciples of Christ.

Steve Wages, PhD, CFLEDirector, Cloverdale Center forYouth and Family Ministryswages@faulkner.edu

Welcome to the 2018 Faulkner Lectures and the Church and Law Seminar. Christians have

always been bound by the Lord to operate within laws promulgated by human authorities, at least insofar as those laws do not contradict His own. As the social landscape changes in the United States, certain traditional challenges persist, some rather new challenges are intensifying, and disputes are increasingly being contested in the courts of law.

Consequently, it is perhaps more critical today than ever before that churches in America are mindful of the legal parameters in which they must operate and walk wisely both in their internal dealings and their interactions with the larger society. The Thomas Goode School of Law is pleased to offer this series of presentations in an effort to educate the church and enhance its work for the Lord in light of the current legal landscape.

Melvin L. Otey, JD Jones School of Lawmotey@faulkner.edu

WELCOME MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF THE CLOVERDALE CENTER FOR YOUTH AND FAMILY MINISTRY

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Billy Lambert is an outstanding gospel preacher and a Christian gentleman. Since September of 2006 he has preached five times a week by television on the “Getting to Know Your Bible” program. Telephone operators work each night handling an astounding number of Bible questions from all over the world, requests for information about churches of Christ, and requests for baptism. This is a powerful testimony to the power of the gospel as preached by Billy Lambert. He is an elder of the Summerdale, Alabama, church and was a very influential preacher there in her formative years.

Faulkner University is fortunate to have Billy Lambert serving as chair of her Board of Trustees. His strong, steady hand helps to insure that Faulkner will prosper and grow and remain true to the mission and values of her founders. From his earliest years as a preacher he has been effective in gospel meetings and is, therefore, to this day much used and sought after by

many congregations. He also conducts seminars and workshops on several topics, including church leadership and stewardship.

Billy was born in Columbia, Tennessee, on January 26, 1943, and was baptized in 1956. He began preaching in 1962 at Almeria, Alabama. His college education was at Alabama Christian College, which is now Faulkner University.

In 1963 Billy married Louise Daugherty, who has stood by his side and has been “the wind beneath his wings” for fifty-five years. She is queen of their home and was a dominant force in rearing three faithful children, a son and two daughters. Like the “excellent wife” of Proverbs 31,

she opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. She looks well to the ways of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: “Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all.” Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her in the gates. (Proverbs 31:26–31 ESV)

Congratulations, Louise and Billy Lambert! Faulkner University honors you. Faulkner University is itself honored by honoring you.

Cecil May Jr.Dean Emeritus, V. P. Black College of Biblical Studiescmay@faulkner.edu

HONOR TO WHOM HONOR IS DUE

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PLEASE JOIN US IN HONORING BILLY AND LOUISE LAMBERT

TUESDAY, MARCH 6, AT 5PM IN UCF | $17 PER PERSON

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

RELAX IN THE ATRIUMThe atrium in the Harris-Parker Building provides a perfect place to visit with friends, to renew old acquaintances, or simply to relax. THE TEAROOMMembers of Friends for Faulkner operate the tearoom in theHarris-Parker Building in room 112. Fresh soup, sandwiches, coffee,soft drinks, snacks, and many other items will be available daily.

VENDOR DISPLAYSVendors are located in HP 112, 117 and in designated areas in theatrium. The vendors help to sponsor the Faulkner Lectures. Be sure to visit their booths.

LECTURESHIP RECORDINGSAll lectures will be recorded by National Media Services and can beordered at the registration table or from National Media Services, Inc.,613 North Commerce Avenue, Front Royal, VA 22630. Contact MikeMcCool via email at mike@nationalmediaservices.com or by phone at540-635-4181. The entire lecture series will be available for only $25,including shipping.

YOUTH AND FAMILY MINISTRY SUMMIT SCHEDULE

MONDAY, MARCH 59:00 AM (LC): The John and Paul Show10:00 AM (UCC): “Is God Dead?”—Lonnie Jones12:00 PM (ROT): Bible Majors/Youth Ministers Luncheon—Lonnie Jones1:30 PM (LC): “Cognitive Spiritual Development”—Lonnie Jones 2:30 PM (LC): “Cognitive Spiritual Development”—Lonnie Jones3:30 PM (LC): “Lads to Leaders”—Roy Johnson TUESDAY, MARCH 69:00 AM (LC): The Jon and Paul Show10:00 AM (UCC): “Is God Tolerant?”—Andrew Itson11:00 AM (UCC): “Passion, Preparation, and People”—Jerry Elder1:30 PM (LC): “It’s Not a Job; It’s a Ministry”—Jerry Elder2:30 PM (LC): “Mastering Your Emotional Intelligence for Ministry”—David Baker3:30 PM (LC): “Transformational Discipleship in a Post-Christian World”—David Baker 5

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2018 FAULKNER LECTURES"GOD IS"

SUNDAY, MARCH 45:00 PM Allen Clements and the Faulkner University Chorus (UCC)

6:00 PMOpening Night KeynoteLonnie Jones (UCC): “God Is”Jon Podein, Song Leader

MONDAY, MARCH 58:00 AMCecil May Jr. (LC): “Preacher Talk”

9:00 AMClass for LadiesAuburn Terry and Ashley Tucker (HP 108): “Is God Forgiving?”

Bill Bagents (HP 128): “God Is the World’s Greatest Listener”

Paul Clements (HP 130): “God Is Holy”

Derek McNamara (HP 135): “The Power and the Passion of Expository Preaching”

YFMSJon Podein and Paul Spurlin (LC): The Jon and Paul Show

10:00 AMChapel KeynoteLonnie Jones (UCC): “Is God Dead?”Jon Podein, Song Leader

11:00 AMDerek McNamara (HP 108): “The Power and the Passion of Expository Preaching”

Travis Brown (HP 128): “God Is Fair”

Mike Kiser (HP 130): “The Refusals of Jesus”

Dale Jenkins (HP 135): “God Is in Control of My Ministry”

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David Stark (LC): “To Your Seed I Will Give This Land: Telescoping the Land Promise to Abraham in Genesis and Beyond”

12:00 PMLunch Selections in the Tearoom (HP 112)

Bible Majors/Youth Ministers Luncheon (ROT) Lonnie Jones: “Making Your Family a Priority in Family Ministry”

1:30 PME. R. Brannan and Mike Williams (HP 108): A Presidential Chat

Friends of the RestorationSteve Phillips (HP 128/130): “The Life and Career of Dabney Phillips”

Joshua Posey (HP 135): “God Is Long-Suffering”

YFMSLonnie Jones (LC): “Cognitive Spiritual Development: Facilitating a Spiritual Self-Identity”

2:30 PMJonathan Hester (HP 108): “The Christian and Politics”

Friends of the RestorationPhil Sanders (HP 128/130): “History of Broadcasting in Churches of Christ”

Steve Watts and Austin Watts (HP 135): “Insuring the Ministries of the Lord’s Church”

YFMSLonnie Jones (LC): “Cognitive Spiritual Development: Developing Ethical Standards in a ‘Relative Truth, Don’t Judge Me, I Can’t Believe You Believe That’ World”

3:30 PMBilly Hilyer and Mike Williams (HP 108): A Presidential Chat

Friends of the RestorationC. Wayne Kilpatrick (HP 128/130): “Barton W. Stone’s Influence in Alabama”

Caleb Cochran (HP 135): “The Narrowing and the Broadening of How We Perceive God”

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YFMSRoy Johnson (LC): “Lads to Leaders”

5:00 PMFriends of the Restoration Banquet (UCF)Paul Tarence: “Reminiscences of Men I Knew at Alabama Christian College”

6:15 PMCongregational Singing (UCC)Jon Podein, Director

7:00 PMEvening KeynoteBill Davis (UCC): “God Is Love?”Sam Wallace, Song Leader

TUESDAY, MARCH 68:00 AMCecil May Jr. (LC): “Preacher Talk”

9:00 AMClass for LadiesVictoria McDaniel and Olivia McDaniel (HP 108): “Is God the Word?”

Mark Martin (HP 128): “Preaching from Proverbs”

Daniel Smith (HP 130): “Evangelism”

David Shannon (HP 135): “God Is Faithful”

YFMSJon Podein and Paul Spurlin (LC): The Jon and Paul Show

10:00 AMChapel KeynoteAndrew Itson (UCC): “Is God Tolerant?”Jon Podein, Song Leader

11:00 AMJacob Hawk (HP 108): “God Is Able”

Bobby Price (HP 128): “Evangelism”

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Kyle Massengale (HP 130): “Whatever Became Of Sin?”

David Shannon (HP 135): “God Is Good”

Phil Sanders (LC): “God Is Mighty”

YFMSJerry Elder (UCC): “Passion, Preparation, and People”

12:00 PMLunch Selections in the Tearoom (HP 112)

Ladies Luncheon (JLPDR)

1:30 PMBrandon Edwards (HP 108): “God Is True”

Jimmy Holland (HP 128): “The Need for a Nathan”

Sam Long (HP 130): “The Grace of Giving”

Matthew Sokoloski (HP 135): “God Is Transcendent”

YFMSJerry Elder (LC): “It’s Not a Job; It’s a Ministry: Self-Evaluation in the Work of the Church”

2:30 PMTerry Edwards (HP 108): “God Is Just”

Norm Fields (HP 128): “God Is Savior”

Joe Wells (HP 130): “Racism: A Biblical Response”

Steve Watts and Austin Watts (HP 135): “Insuring the Ministries of the Lord’s Church”

YFMSDavid Baker (LC): “Mastering Your Emotional Intelligence for Ministry”

3:30 PMEarl Edwards (HP 108): “God Is Merciful”

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Kerry Richardson (HP 128): “Three Parables, One Principle”

David Phillips (HP 130): “The Sovereignty of God”

Todd Brenneman and Jason Jewell (HP 135): “Five Hundred Years of the Reformation—What Does It Matter?”

YFMSDavid Baker (LC): “Transformational Discipleship in a Post-Christian World”

4:30 PMBluegrass Jam/Alumni Reception (Atrium)

5:00 PMSilver Circle, Alumni, and Friends Dinner (UCF)Honoring Billy and Louise Lambert

6:15 PMCongregational Singing (UCC)Jon Podein, Director

7:00 PMEvening KeynoteBilly Lambert (UCC): “God Is Hate?”Art Williams, Song Leader

10:00 PMWissam al-Aethawi (LC): Late Night Devotional

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 78:00 AMCecil May Jr. (LC): “Preacher Talk”

9:00 AMClass for LadiesVictoria McDaniel and Auburn Terry (HP 108): “Is God Eternal?”

Ed Smith (HP 128): “From Everlasting to Everlasting, Thou Art God”

Steve Watts and Austin Watts (HP 130): “Opting Out of the Social Security Plan”

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Floyd Parker (HP 135): “Learning about Islam from Its Original Sources”

YFMSJon Podein and Paul Spurlin (LC): The Jon and Paul Show

10:00 AMChapel KeynoteWissam al-Aethawi (UCC): “Is God One?”Jon Podein, Song Leader

11:00 AMForum (LC): “Instrumental Music: What’s the Big Deal?”David W. Hester (Moderator), Cecil May Jr., Randall Bailey, and Bruce Morton

12:00 PMLunch Selections in the Tearoom (HP 112)

1:30–4:00 PMStudent Forum with Wissam al-Aethawi (LC)

4:30 PMFaulkner Family Fellowship (UCF)

6:15 PMCongregational Singing (UCC)Jason Isbell, Director

7:00 PMEvening KeynoteWissam al-Aethawi (UCC): “God Is Near?”Jason Isbell, Song Leader

THURSDAY, MARCH 89:00 AMChurch and Law SeminarMelvin L. Otey (HP 108): “Safety, Security, and Guns in Churches”

10:00 AMChapel KeynotePhillip Hines (UCC): “Is God Relative?”Jon Podein, Song Leader

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11:00 AMChurch and Law SeminarGerald Jones (HP 108): “Update on LGBTQ Issues for Churches”

12:00 PMLunch on Your Own

1:30 PMChurch and Law SeminarJohn Kachelman (HP 108): “Pitfalls of Copyright Laws for Churches”

2:30 PMChurch and Law SeminarLayne Keele (HP 108): “Legal Challenges for Christian Education”

3:30 PMChurch and Law SeminarRob McFarland (HP 108): “Safety, Security, and Best Practices in Children’s Ministries”

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A Retreat for Elders, Preachers,Deacons, Leaders, and Their Wives

June 18–21

Leaders Connect

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