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Mission: Vol. 12, No. 12

Mission

Mission: Vol. 12, No. 12. The articles in this issue include: "The Sexual Christian" by Mark Minges, "Communication Meditation" by Elton D. Higgs, "Back from the Brink (Part II)" by Perry C. Cotham, "Crossroads: Cult or Commitment? II. Where We'll Be When We Get Where We're Going" by G. James Robinson, "How the 'Pre-Mill Sect' Turned Out to be Less Sectarian than the Rest" by Julius M. Hovan, "Jesus of Nazareth (The Movie)" a poem by Claude Whitcomb, "P. S.--(After 2,000 Years)" by Jeff Haseltine, "Opinion/Response: Divorce and Remarriage," "Marking God's Children" by Buff Scott, Jr., "Index," and "Cross Currents."

Mission: Vol. 12, No. 11

Mission

Mission: Vol. 12, No. 11. The articles in this issue include: "Crossroads: Cult or Commitment? I. The Gainesville Triangle" by G. James Robinson, "Pepperdine University: Not Guilty" by Bruce Bradberry, "The Restoration of Secularity, Part III" by Robert O. Fife, "The Church and Environmental Turbulence: A Systems Approach" by Thomas L. Winter, "Back from the Brink (Part I) by Perry C. Cotham, "Forum," "Cross Currents," and "Jesus of Nazareth (The Movie)" a poem by Claude Whitcomb.

Mission: Vol. 12, No. 10

Mission

Mission: Vol. 12, No. 10. The articles in this issue include: "The Restoration: Where Do We Go From Here?" by Elmer Prout, "To Tell the Story: Reflections at Easter-TIme" by Steven Spidell, "The Restoration of Secularity (Part II)" by Robert O. Fife, "A Gift from Veronica" by Steve McKenzie, "Common Roots, Divergent Paths: The Disciples and the Churches of Christ" by W. Clark Gilpin, "Movies," "Books," "To Me There's More Beauty" a poem by Morley Robinson, Jr., "Forum," "Cross Currents," and "Good Friday Meditation by a Father" by Rod Farthing.

Developing The Hb System For Evangelism, Unknown

Landon Saunders Documents

"The system is the series of communications, experiences, relationships that are necessary to take a person from the level of their perceived needs to acceptance of the Christian message and on-going growth in a fellowship." - p.1

Mission: Vol. 12, No. 9

Mission

Mission: Vol. 12, No. 9. The articles in this issue include: "From Judaism to Jesus," "Looking Out," "Communion Meditation," "Living with Uncertainty" by Cline Davis, "Sinner Wasp" a poem by Claude Whitcomb, "A-Musing," "Churches and Sects: How King James Led Us Astray" by Buff Scott, Jr., "The Restoration of Secularity" by Robert O. Fife, "When God Stooped" by Robert J. Roe, "Opinion/RSVP Divorce and Remarriage: Continuing Questions," "Books," "Forum," "Cross Currents," and "Three Seasons of Spring" a poem by Douglas Cheaney.

Mission: Vol. 12, No. 8

Mission

Mission: Vol. 12, No. 8. The articles in this issue include: "Cathy Meeks and the Great Band Aid on Racism" From the Editor, "A-Musing: Counting Up the Sheaves," "How Social is the Gospel?" by Michael Hall, "Imagery" a poem by Ruth Willbern, "How Shall We Believe? Hans Kung and Atheism" by Jimmy Hulsey, "Models of Ministry: A Wholistic Approach" by Steven Spidell, "Verdict and the New Reformation Fellowship" by Rhoderick D. Ice, "Books" Reflecting on Current Offerings, "Forum," and "Cross Currents."

Mission: Vol. 12, No. 7

Mission

Mission: Vol. 12, No. 7. The articles in this issue include: "Guyana--And Cultism in the Restoration Movement" by David R. Reagan, "Koinonia: A Community, Not a Cult" by Truman Spring, Jr., "A-Musing" a new column by G. James Robinson, "A Fellowship of the Blind" by Bill Love, "Joint Heirs of Grace (Part III) Rethinking the Alternatives" by Roy Willbern, "Abel's Cry" a poem by William F. Carter, "A Recently-Deceased Atheist Meets His Maker" by William H. Davis, "Books," "Movies," "Forum," "Cross Currents," and "in Memoriam: Larry Cardwell."

The Boston Plan 1979-1984 [Excerpt], Brant Bryan, Darryl Lanker, Chuck Lehnbeuter, Jesse Markham

Landon Saunders Documents

Business plan and proposal for reaching the Boston area. Includes a market analysis of the area and target audience, key locations for seminars, and plan of outreach. Appendices include evaluation survey used in Lowell and Pittsfield seminars, suggestions for future survey elements, and an analysis of the local media.

This digitized file is an excerpt from the original 420 page document. The complete document is in the ACU Special Collections.

Heartbeat: A Radio Program Reaching The Marketplace With The Hope Of The Gospel, Unknown

Landon Saunders Documents

How to convince a radio station to air Heartbeat.

Table of contents: 1) How Heartbeat can help a local church; 2) How to approach a radio station; 3) Heartbeat: For a station concerned about its public: a sales approach.... 3) Some answers to station objections; 4) General information

Date of document is a very broad estimate.

Feeling Good About Yourself: Booklet Draft, Landon Brady Saunders

Landon Saunders Documents

Manuscript draft of a 12-page booklet on the Feeling Good About Yourself topic. Consists of an introduction and 11 numbered short pieces.

Heartbeat Year-End Report For 1978, Heartbeat

Landon Saunders Documents

End-of-the-year report for Heartbeat for the year 1978. Issue notes that it is a "special edition".

Introduction contains a general letter from Landon Saunders and a brief explanation of Heartbeat's connection to Herald of Truth and Highland Church of Christ in Abilene, TX. Includes a group photo of The Highland Elders.

Summarizes special outreach efforts in various cities and states in the United States and "model city" campaigns in Pittsfield and Lowell, Massachusetts. Includes samples of responses from individuals.

Gives the 11 point Depression Plan.

Lists financial contributors and memorials to Heartbeat.

Lists location details of fundraising dinners held that …

1979 - 61st Annual Bible Lectureship, "The Home In Crisis," Abilene Christian University, Abilene Christian University

Lectureship and Summit Programs

This is the brochure for the 61st Annual Bible Lectureship held at Abilene Christian University in 1979. The theme was "The Home in Crisis."

Uploaded by Jackson Hager

Max Lucado Requests Letter Of Recommendation From Saunders, Landon Brady Saunders, Max Lucado

Landon Saunders Documents

Four items:

1. Reply letter from Saunders to Lucado

2. Enclosed letter of recommendation for Lucado from Saunders

3. Handwritten letter from Lucado requesting the recommendation letter

4. Lucado's envelope

Lucado mentions his special interest in communication effectiveness research.

Mission: Vol. 12, No. 6

Mission

Mission: Vol. 12, No. 6. The articles in this issue include: "The Moonies: A Quest for an Objective View" by Allan D. Ross, "Is the Rev. Moon a Christian?" by Warren Lewis, "His Eye is on the Sparrow" by Nancy Banowsky Myers, "Good Samaritan" a poem by Van Chesney, "How Can We Talk About God Today?" by Vic Hunter, "Karl Barth: Born Again?" by Steven Spidell, "Joint Heirs of Grace (Part II) Equality: The Second Strand" by Roy Willbern, "Meditation on the Lord's Supper" by Elton D. Higgs, "Books," "Forum," and "Cross Currents."

Mission: Vol. 12, No. 5

Mission

Mission: Vol. 12, No. 5. The articles in this issue include: "Joint Heirs of Grace (Part I)--Scripture's Restrictive Strand" by Roy Willbern, "Metamorphis" a poem by Ben Boothe, "Backgrounds: How to Treat Both Paul and Women with Dignity" from the Editor, "A 20th Century Parable of the Talents" by Joyce Hood, "Renewal in the Pulpit--Why Preachers Should Speak Out Positively on the Role of Women" by Kathy Berry, "The State of Institutional Scholarship: A Case Study" by Norman L. Parks, "Movies," "Books," and "Cross Currents."

Mission: Vol. 12, No. 4

Mission

Mission: Vol. 12, No. 4. This issue includes the following articles: "The Psychology of Sin: One Woman's Pilgrimage" by Patsy McCarley, "That Odd Watcher" by Robert Meyers, "Creation" a poem by Celia Williamson, "The Double Edge of Living" by Bob Johnson, "Why We Must Ignore Jesus" by John F. Alexander, "The Banality of Evil: Reflections on the Holocaust" by Michael Weed, "Looking Out," "Books," "Forum," and "Cross Currents."

Baptized In One Spirit, Bruce Terry

Restoration Quarterly

Terry, Bruce (1978) "Baptized in One Spirit," Restoration Quarterly: Vol. 21 : No. 4.

This repository hosts selected Restoration Quarterly articles in downloadable PDF format. For the benefit of users who would like to browse the contents of RQ, we have included all issue covers even when full-text articles from that issue are unavailable. All Restoration Quarterly articles are available in full text in the ATLA Religion Database, available through most university and theological libraries or through your local library’s inter-library loan service.

Mission: Vol. 12, No. 3

Mission

Mission: Vol. 12, No. 3. The articles in this issue include: "Blessed are the Peacemakers" by Ben Wiebe, "By Man Shall His Blood be Shed" by Gene Shelburne, "The Dark Night of the Soul--a Musing" by Grady James Robinson, "The Christian's Native Language: The Meaning of the Lord's Supper" by Phillip Johnson, "Can the Church Re-Enter the World of Modern Thought?" by John Arceneaux, "God is Light" by Charles Coulston, "Cross Currents," and "Forum."

Mission: Vol. 12, No. 2

Mission

Mission: Vol. 12, No. 2. The articles in this issue include: "The Church as Embodiment of God's Glory: Rejecting the Judas Curse" by George Cooper, "Communion Meditation" by Elton D. Higgs, "Renewal in the Pulpit: Spare that Tare!" by Norman L. Parks, "Dodger Theology and the Church" by Grady James Robinson, "In Passing" a poem by Herbert A. Marlowe, Jr., "Opinion/Response: What About the Kids?," "Military Chaplaincy in the Churches of Christ" by Michael D. Ashley, "Books: All You Ever Wanted to Know (And Maybe More) About Books on Prophecy" by David Reagan, "Forum," "Cross Currents," and "Looking Out."

Mission: Vol. 12, No. 1

Mission

Mission: Vol. 12, No. 1. The articles in this issue include: "The Inner City: An Opportunity for Ministry and Cooperation" from the Editor, "Improving Missions Through Community Development" by Tom Winter, "'Sound' Means Healthy, Not Hard" by Michael Hall, "Morals, Faith, and Christian Growth (Part II)" by Reid C. Lancaster, "'Here's Life': A Post-Mortem" by Mont W. Smith, "Books," "Movies," "Forum," and "Cross Currents."

Mission: Vol. 11, No. 12

Mission

Mission: Vol. 11, No. 12. The articles in this issue include: "Singing Before the Lord: What Are Kids Like Ours Doing in Music Like This?" by Truman Spring, Jr., "On Treating the Parson Like a Person" by Robert Meyers, "The Spirits in Prison" by Floyd Vidler, "In Memoriam (O. H. Tallman)" by Hans Rollmann, "Worthy of God?" by O. H. Tallman, "What Kind of Sunlight?" a poem by Lisa Moore, "Morals, Faith, and Christian Growth" by Reid C. Lancaster, "Forum," "Books," "Index, Vol. 11," and "Cross Currents."

Mission: Vol. 11, No. 11

Mission

Mission: Vol. 11, No. 11. The articles in this issue include: "I'm Going to Cry Once More" by a Disciple, "When Did He Know?" a poem by Van Chesney, "The Risk of Abandoning Pattern Authority" from the Editor, "Ministerial Training: What Kind Do We Need?" by Larry Hart, "Don't Tickle Me" by Cled Wimbish, "The Goods on the KJV" by Jim Smith, "What is Truth?" by Stan Paregien, "Communion Meditation" by Elton D. Higgs, "Looking Out," "Books," "Friends of Mission," "Forum," "RSVP," and "Cross Currents."

Mission: Vol. 11, No. 10

Mission

Mission: Vol. 11, No. 10. The articles in this issue include: "A Visit to the Largest Church in the World (And Guess Who I Saw!)" by Michael Hall, "The Blind Man" a poem by Bryn Renr, "The New Covenant Church" by Elmer Prout, "Only on Sunday" by Grady James Robinson, "Ruth Carter Stapleton and Her Inner Healing" a report from Dave Wimbish, "Renewal in the Pulpit- Knowledge Puffs Up, Love Builds Up" by Bill Love, "Lord of the RIngs: Christian Themes" by Ed Wolfe, "Opinion/Response--Parables of the Church" from the Editor, "Books," "Movies," "Forum," and "Cross Currents."

Mission: Vol. 11, No. 9

Mission

Mission: Vol. 11, No. 9. The articles in this issue include: "On the Road to Revelation (Personal Revelations Along the Way)" by John McCook, "How to Invite Phone Calls that Will Drive You Crazy" by Neil Gallagher, "Sisters" a poem by Van Chesney, "Submission Isn't Just an Old-Fashioned Idea" by Norma J. Lemley, "Mutual Respect is a More Reasonable Ideal" by Paula Tyler, "Interpretation: How Much Diversity Can Fellowship Bear?" by Hoy Ledbetter, "Movies," "Forum," and "Cross Currents."

Mission: Vol. 11, No. 8

Mission

Mission: Vol. 11, No. 8. The articles in this issue include: "Women and Authority: HOw it Worked Where I Live" by Bill Vermillion, "Meditation on John 1:27" a poem by Gary Swaim, "Meditation on the Lord's Supper" by Elton D. Higgs, "The Just War: Can Force be an Instrument of Love?" by Michael R. Weed, "Shaping" a parable by Charles Coulston, "Friends of Mission," "Baptism: The View from History and the Bible" by John McRay, "The Continental Charismatic Convention" a report by Truman Spring, Jr., "To the South Africans from Geronimo, with Frustration" by David Wimbish, "Looking Out," "Movies," "Cross …

Mission: Vol. 11, No. 7

Mission

Mission: Vol. 11, No. 7. The articles in this issue include: "A Home for Prophets" by Wes Reagan, "The Message of Jonah--TV Style" by Luther Davis, "Pause" by Robert Meyers, "The Inalienable Right of Dissent" by Michael Hall, "From the Back Pew: 'The End' (you can tell by the acne)" by David Wimbish, "Opinion/RSVP- A Parable of the Church," "Looking Out--This Year in Religion," "Clean Sheets and Ice Water" by R. Wayne Willis, "Books: The Book of Common Prayer" reviewed by Edward G. Holley, "Cross Currents," and "Forum."

Depression Speech, Landon Brady Saunders

Landon Saunders Documents

Extended talk on depression, circa 1978.

Beyond Heartbeat Letters (Track #3), Thomas Olbricht

Landon Saunders Documents

Draft copies of a series of approximately 13 letters that Heartbeat used to follow up with respondents. Series is Beyond Heartbeat Track #3. Series focuses on the church as a body and as a fellowship of believers.

Date is estimated.

Introductory pages entitled "Proposal for Beyond Heartbeat #3 The Church: An Outline" give a brief synopsis of the main focus of each letter.

1978 - 60th Annual Bible Lectureships, "Spirituality," Abilene Christian University, Abilene Christian University

Lectureship and Summit Programs

No abstract provided.

Beyond Heartbeat Letters (Track #2), Thomas Olbricht

Landon Saunders Documents

Draft copies of a series of 14 letters that Heartbeat used to follow up with respondents. Series is Beyond Heartbeat Track #2. Series focuses on Jesus as revealed in the book of Hebrews. Contains handwritten notes and edits.

Introductory pages entitled "Proposal for Beyond Heartbeat #2 Jesus, an Outline" give a brief synopsis of the main focus of each letter.