Staley Lectures

1984/01/12. Studies Nehemiah 2-4, the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls, challenging Christians to persevere in their faith and the work that God calls them to despite the opposition they may face. Noted Indian evangelist. Thomas F. Staley Lecture.

1984/01/11. Challenges Christians to not become overwhelmed by the problems of the world but instead pray and strive to meet the needs of others. Thomas F. Staley Lecture.

1992/11/06. Presents his personal way of sharing the gospel with the people of Russia who have experiences so much personal and national tragedy. President, Institute on Religion and Democracy. Thomas F. Staley Lecture.

1992/11/05. Describes the collapsing Russian society because of poor planning and maintenance by the communist regime and how this affects Democracy. President, Institute on Religion and Democracy. Thomas F. Staley Lecture.

1992/11/04. Describes the spiritual state of the former Soviet Union in the midst of social, political, philosophical, and economic facts. President, Institute on Religion and Democracy. Thomas F. Staley Lecture.

1991/02/22. Challenges Christians to resist sexual immorality, inferiority, and withholding love from others and instead embrace the healing joy of God. Fisher Professor of Preaching, Asbury Theological Seminary; author. Thomas F. Staley Lecture.

1991/02/21. Discusses the negative affects of worry, guilt, fear, resentment and admonishes Christians to refrain from such mindsets. Fisher Professor of Preaching, Asbury Theological Seminary; author. Thomas F. Staley Lecture.

1991/02/20. Challenges students to embrace an attitude of joy and trust in God as a way of living a full and healthy life. Fisher Professor of Preaching, Asbury Theological Seminary; author. Thomas F. Staley Lecture.

1994/11/09. Looks at self-extension. Chancellor of Denver Seminary; President of Evangelicals for Social Action; Contributing Editor for Christianity Today.

1994/11/07. Looks at Colossians 1:28, what characterizes a mature person: self-orientation, self-control, and self-knowledge. Chancellor of Denver Seminary; President of Evangelicals for Social Action; Contributing Editor for Christianity Today.

1994/11/08. Focuses on the issue of self-acceptance. Chancellor of Denver Seminary; President of Evangelicals for Social Action; Contributing Editor for Christianity Today.

1972/02/09. Shares about the spread of the gospel and growth of the church, encouraging Christians to persevere in their faith, evangelism efforts, and times of fellowship. Quaker author and theologian. The Thomas F. Staley Lecture.

1972/02/08. Encourages listeners to trust God in the midst of uncertainty and to seek out mentors. Quaker author and theologian. The Thomas F. Staley Lecture.

1972/02/07. Argues against the philosophy of determinism in favor of a Christian worldview. Quaker author and theologian. The Thomas F. Staley Lecture.

1993/11/03. Expresses her concern for the spiritual health of the nation and challenges Christians to boldly share their faith.

1993/11/01. Shares about her struggles growing up deaf, working for the FBI, and attending seminary.

1993/11/02. Shares story of acquiring a hearing dog and the process of healing that began in her life.

1990/11/14. Preaches that Christians can see God's future plan because of Jesus' resurrection and should view every circumstance through this lens. Professor of New Testament, Regent College. Thomas F. Staley Lecture.

1982/11/12. Discusses living in sanctified worldliness. Christian scholar in education, history, philosophy, and theology. Thomas F. Staley Lecture.

1989/10/18. Tells the story of his own introduction to God and to the ministry. Founder, Campus Crusade for Christ. Thomas F. Staley Lecture.

1989/10/19. Explains five truths about the Holy Spirit concerning his identity, purpose, and activity in the life of Christian individuals and the church. Founder, Campus Crusade for Christ. Thomas F. Staley Lecture.

2001/02/27. Addresses issues of postmodernism and modernism, encouraging listeners to not lose sight of the concepts of "truth" and morality as they adapt to today's world. Christian author and speaker.

1989/11/17. Understands that God transcends all social boundaries and calls Christians to reject their own assumptions and emotional baggage to accept God's love and to love others unconditionally. Associate Professor of Evangelism, Fuller Theological Seminary.

1989/11/16. Explores the question" is God please with us" and recognizes that this holy God calls his church to be conformed to his standard. Associate Professor of Evangelism, Fuller Theological Seminary.

1989/11/15. Describes his experiences in the inner-cities of the world, challenging Christians to give God total devotion and address issues of poverty. Associate Professor of Evangelism, Fuller Theological Seminary.

1989/10/20. Calls for Christians to accept the destiny and the call to evangelism that comes with salvation in Jesus Christ. Founder, Campus Crusade for Christ.

2001/01/08. Argues that we must take Satan seriously and engage in spiritual warfare as Christians, fighting demonic, not human enemies. Professor of Philosophy, Boston College. Thomas F. Staley Lecture.

2001/01/09. Urges Christians of all denominations to unite and be different in world that claims all religions equal, fighting a spiritual struggle. Professor of Philosophy, Boston College. Thomas F. Staley Lecture.

1989/02/17. Looking for God's abundance in the difficult moments of life through which he empowers his people to change the world. Nationally recognized speaker, author, minister to single adults. Thomas F. Staley Lecture.

1989/02/16. Discussing the human need for committed, intimate friendships which are established through time, patience, and energy. Nationally recognized speaker, author, minister to single adults. Thomas F. Staley Lecture.

1989/02/15. Discusses healing from the effects of peer pressure and self criticism and developing a good self-image. Nationally recognized speaker, author, minister to single adults. Thomas F. Staley Lecture.

1995/05/10. Tells story of his visit to Iraq, lessons learned, and the story of Arab Christians in the Middle East. Pastor and SPU Alum. Thomas F. Staley Lecture Series.

1995/05/09. Urban poverty: causes, issues, and solutions. How to empower, not patronize, the poor by providing jobs and keeping money in impoverished communities. Pastor and SPU Alum. Thomas F. Staley Lecture Series.

1995/05/08. Urges Christians to embrace - not flee or condemn - the city and public institutions. Pastor who moved to inner-city as many Christians were fleeing it. Thomas F. Staley Lecture Series.

1992/01/10. How does one know God's will in one's life? President, San Francisco Theological Seminary. Thomas F. Staley Lecture Series.

1992/01/09. The Christian call to take the path of trials. President, San Francisco Theological Seminary. Thomas F. Staley Lecture Series.

1991/04/25. Argues that God cares deeply for cities, using scripture to support his case. Pleads with Christians to move beyond conversions to meeting tangible needs. World leader in Global and Urban Ministries. Thomas F. Staley Lecture.

1991/04/24. Describes the growing needs of cities as they become increasingly multicultural and international in makeup, calling Christians to serve in urban settings. World leader in Global and Urban Ministries. Thomas F. Staley Lecture.

1989/04/28. Learning to incorporate cultural awareness and relevancy in a new age of national and global ministry to ethnic minorities. Founder, Latin American Theological Seminary.

1988/11/20. Discusses types of friendships, arguing that a true, committed friend is loyal and caring. Author on relationships and theology professor, Fuller Seminary. Thomas F. Staley Lecture.

1988/11/18. Examines David's courage as recorded in 1 Samuel 17, encouraging listeners to be where the action is, stay in it, use their skills when called upon, and praise God for the victory. Former college pastor. Thomas F. Staley Lecture.

1988/11/17. Examines Jesus' words on the cross as recorded in Matthew 27:39-49. Former college pastor. Thomas F Staley Lecture.

1988/11/16. Examines Luke 19:37-44 and suggests four ways to deal with discouragement: identify the cause, identify your assets, accept God's love, and look at your possibilities. Former college pastor. Thomas F. Staley Lecture.

1988/04/29. Learns though Augustine's personal struggles with sin that Christianity is about surrendering one's will. Dean, Houghton College. Thomas F. Staley Lecture.

1988/04/28. Explores the dangers of Manichaeism in Augustine's life, and the tendency of modern Christians to make similar theological mistakes. Dean, Houghton College. Thomas F. Staley Lecture.

1988/04/27. Learning from Augustine's life within the context of modern Christianity. Dean, Houghton College. Thomas F. Staley Lecture Series.

1988/02/19. Realizes the need to submit one's concept of money and possessions to God. Executive Vice-President, Tom Skinner Associates.