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97th Annual Bible Lectureship
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97th Annual Bible Lectureship
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2020 Lectureship Sermon Challenge
SERMON CHALLENGE WINNERS ANNOUNCED: Thanks to all who entered the 2020 Harding Bible Lectureship Sermon Challenge! This year we once again had a very competitive field, and it was encouraging to see the quality of sermons that are being preached in our churches.
"But If Not..." was selected by our judges as the winning sermon in the 2020 Sermon Challenge, Young Ministers’ Network (39 and under) division. It was submitted by Jason Wilder, minister of the church in Elgin, Texas. He and his wife Kristie attended Harding University, and he graduated from the Harding School of Biblical Studies in 2003. He also holds a Bachelor of Ministry from Harding University.
Ken Richter submitted a sermon entitled "Forged in Fire" which won the Sermon Challenge, Masters Division (40 and up). He preaches for the Soldier Creek congregation in Piedmont, Oklahoma. He and his wife Kim graduated from Oklahoma Christian University. Their daughter is a sophomore at Harding University.
Jason and Ken will receive an all-expenses paid trip to the Harding Bible Lectureship this fall, and will speak on our program. The Sermon Challenge exists to encourage excellence in preaching, and thus the real “winners” are the congregations which are blessed by the messages of ALL the ministers who participated.
2020 Keynote Speakers
Lectureship 2020 Keynote Speakers
 | Sunday 7 p.m. "Invincible! God's Eternal Kingdom" (Daniel 7:9-18) David Shannon (Henderson, Tennessee) |
 | Monday 9 a.m. "In Your Dreams, Nebuchadnezzar: There Is A God In Heaven!" (Daniel 2) Sammie Berry (Dallas, TX) |
 | Monday 7 p.m. "In The University of Babylon: Daring To Be Different" (Daniel 1) David Hunzicker (Murfreesboro, Tennessee) |
| Tuesday 9 a.m. "The Handwriting On The Wall: God Is Not Mocked!" (Daniel 5) Jason Darden (Searcy, Arkansas) | |
 | Tuesday 7 p.m. "In The Fiery Furnance: Demonstrating Courage Under Fire" (Daniel 3) Phil Brookman (Edmond, Oklahoma) |
 | Wednesday 9 a.m. "Written In The Book: God Gives A Hope Beyond The Grave" (Daniel 12) Jeff Jenkins (Lewisville, Texas) |
 | Wednesday 7 p.m. "In The Lion's Den: Persisting In Prayer" (Daniel 6) Bruce McLarty (Searcy, Arkansas) |
Young Minister Network
We will have another great track for our Young Minister's Network program this year. Ministrering can be a challenge so we want to help support you with great resources through Lectureship 2020. Be sure to check out the speakers and topics for the upcoming Lectureship program.
Young Minister Network Lectureship 2020 Track
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Shepherding Workshop
The Office of Church Relations and the Lectureship Committee are working diligently to create another great program for the 97th Annual Bible Lectureship for 2020. Please keep checking back for updates.
Youth and Family Track
The Office of Church Relations and the Lectureship Committee are working diligently to create another great program for the 97th Annual Bible Lectureship for 2020. Please keep checking back for updates.
Women's Ministry
The Office of Church Relations and the Lectureship Committee are working diligently to create another great program for the 97th Annual Bible Lectureship for 2020. Please keep checking back for updates.
2020 Registration
Pre-Registration is now open for Lectureship 2020.
Lectureship 2020 is going to be another great program. The program this year will be a study of the book of Daniel. If you are interested in attending Lectureship 2020, please take a moment to pre-register.
INVINCIBLE!
Courageous Faith In Troubled Times
A Study of the book of Daniel
September 27-30, 2020
REGISTER
Bring Your Children to Lectureship
"We were so thankful for the childcare program, and our four children enjoyed their time there. We were pleased that our kids participated in Bible time, outdoor play, and indoor activities. The regular text message updates from childcare providers helped with our peace of mind, and we were pleasantly surprised that they were already equipped to accommodate our daughter's dietary restrictions. We had a very positive experience with the childcare and are planning to use their services again." -Christopher and Ashley Wiles (Central Church of Christ, Sparta, Tennessee)
We offer childcare for preschool and young school-aged children at Lectureship. No pre-registration is required and there is no fee. Snacks, activities and dinner are provided.
Childcare is offered at the College Church of Christ, located conveniently across Race Avenue from the Heritage Inn, a short walking distance from the Lectureship venues.
Operational Hours:
Sunday evening: 6pm - 8:30pm
Monday - Wednesday: 8am - noon, 1:30pm - 8:30pm
What People Are Saying About the 2019 Lectureship...
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“Congratulations on a fantastic and convicting start to this year’s lectureship. I am a freshman and must say I was blown away.” – College Student
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“Please continue the childcare! It was such a blessing.” – Stay at home mom
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“Lectureship was a needed, refreshing experience for my wife and I. The Young Minister's Networking classes were excellent. It is always refreshing to sit back at the feet of professors that I hold in such high respect.” – Preacher
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“It was one of the most meaningful, hopeful, and spiritually filling lectureships we have attended in the past 10 years. I was not going to attend the LGBTQ presentations, but as a shepherd I felt called to be there. It was a challenging presentation, but very well handled and scripturally sound.” –Elder
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“Lectureship was uplifting, encouraging, and informative with knowledgeable presenters who were able to connect with their topics and listeners. The keynote on Monday morning with Scott Adair was incredible. He is always able to present basic information from a different perspective, and he provided useful tools to carry home. The Preacher's Workshop was also very valuable; it was organized well, and the speaker also provided valuable tools and insightful wisdom into the presentation of the book of Acts.” – Young Church Member
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“The Young Minister’s Network is such a great idea. Thank you for creating it!” – Minister’s wife
“The Lectureship was a very positive experience and was a refreshing time for my spiritual health. I attended with two ministers from my local church, neither one of us had previously attended at Harding University.” –Shepherd
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“The Lectureship was exciting and showed a great effort to diversify in terms of the speakers. The spirit was excellent.” – Elder
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“I was refreshed and filled by the atmosphere in the whole event.” –Preacher
“Absolutely amazing! The Young Minister’s Network was exactly what I needed.” – Minister
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“It is a solid lectureship that does not veer to extremes” – Church member
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“It's not only become a family tradition, but a way of nourishing my soul each year and enlightening me on how to deal with sensitive issues in the church.” – Elder
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“The Lectureship was helpful, motivational, and practical. I really appreciated the Young Ministers' Track. Please make this an annual track.” – Minister
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“Keep Dr. Dan Williams as Lectureship Director! He was on top of things and took time more than once to warmly interact with us, in spite of demands.” – Christian lady
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“I pray that the Young Ministers Network grows in future years. I really enjoyed this and it was very helpful for me. Maybe the Young Ministers Network could be partnered with Harding throughout the year, as well as at lectureship. I think a Facebook page could be one simple way to keep an active lifeline between all the young ministers.” – Minister
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“My experience was informative and encouraging. I enjoyed the Young Minister’s Network lectures/events. Continue, in some form, the YMN through lectures or other events.” – Minister
“Congratulations on a fantastic and convicting start to this year’s lectureship. I am a freshman and must say I was blown away.” – College Student
...
“Please continue the childcare! It was such a blessing.” – Stay at home mom
...
“Lectureship was a needed, refreshing experience for my wife and I. The Young Minister's Networking classes were excellent. It is always refreshing to sit back at the feet of professors that I hold in such high respect.” – Preacher
...
“It was one of the most meaningful, hopeful, and spiritually filling lectureships we have attended in the past 10 years. I was not going to attend the LGBTQ presentations, but as a shepherd I felt called to be there. It was a challenging presentation, but very well handled and scripturally sound.” –Elder
...
“Lectureship was uplifting, encouraging, and informative with knowledgeable presenters who were able to connect with their topics and listeners. The keynote on Monday morning with Scott Adair was incredible. He is always able to present basic information from a different perspective, and he provided useful tools to carry home. The Preacher's Workshop was also very valuable; it was organized well, and the speaker also provided valuable tools and insightful wisdom into the presentation of the book of Acts.” – Young Church Member
...
“The Young Minister’s Network is such a great idea. Thank you for creating it!” – Minister’s wife
“The Lectureship was a very positive experience and was a refreshing time for my spiritual health. I attended with two ministers from my local church, neither one of us had previously attended at Harding University.” –Shepherd
...
“The Lectureship was exciting and showed a great effort to diversify in terms of the speakers. The spirit was excellent.” – Elder
...
“I was refreshed and filled by the atmosphere in the whole event.” –Preacher
“Absolutely amazing! The Young Minister’s Network was exactly what I needed.” – Minister
...
“It is a solid lectureship that does not veer to extremes” – Church member
...
“It's not only become a family tradition, but a way of nourishing my soul each year and enlightening me on how to deal with sensitive issues in the church.” – Elder
...
“The Lectureship was helpful, motivational, and practical. I really appreciated the Young Ministers' Track. Please make this an annual track.” – Minister
...
“Keep Dr. Dan Williams as Lectureship Director! He was on top of things and took time more than once to warmly interact with us, in spite of demands.” – Christian lady
...
“I pray that the Young Ministers Network grows in future years. I really enjoyed this and it was very helpful for me. Maybe the Young Ministers Network could be partnered with Harding throughout the year, as well as at lectureship. I think a Facebook page could be one simple way to keep an active lifeline between all the young ministers.” – Minister
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“My experience was informative and encouraging. I enjoyed the Young Minister’s Network lectures/events. Continue, in some form, the YMN through lectures or other events.” – Minister
Note from Dan Williams, Lectureship Director: Having overflowing classrooms is a good problem, but we recognize it IS a problem. We are hard at work on next year’s schedule in order to address this challenge.
Exhibitor / Vendor Information
Reservations for Lectureship 2020 exhibit areas
2020 Exhibitor Slide Information:
For those exhibitors who are eligible to have a slide shown during Lectureship 2020, your slide is due September 1st. The slide should be in a 16:9 PowerPoint format. For any questions, please contact our office at lectureship@harding.edu.
On Wednesday, September 30th, we will begin accepting exhibit reservations for Lectureship 2021 (September 26 - September 29, 2021). Please complete the form below and submit with payment on or after September 30, 2020 to secure your exhibit reservation for next year. Payment methods accepted include a check or credit card. (Registration must be completed below, but payment by credit card is also accepted by phone at 501-279-4449.) Exhibit areas will fill up quickly so early application is encouraged.
Exhibit fees for 2020:
$150 per exhibit table in the McInteer Rotunda and Student Center
$75 per exhibit table in the Benson Lobby.
$20 for ad in advertisement slide (Optional add on)
NOTE: There is a max limit of two tables
Please check out Exhibitor Instructions for additional information.
Our office, and the University as a whole, is operating with reduced on-campus staffing levels beginning March 17 through March 29 as part of the efforts to mitigate community spread of COVID-19. Responses may take longer than normal due to these changes. Please be patient with us as we work through these adjustments.
Recordings
2019 LECTURESHIP PRESENTATIONS ARE AVAILABLE FREE OF CHARGE. VISIT SCHOLARWORKS.HARDING.EDU/LECTURESHIP TO DOWNLOAD THOSE RECORDINGS.
CD's and books are no longer produced for our Lectureship events.
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Free Downloads!
We are working with the Brackett Library to create a more functional and user-friendly archiving platform for Lectureship program information and recordings. Visit the library site to see all of the features and information that is available. scholarworks.harding.edu/lectureship. The recordings from 2014 - 2019 are available on that site.
Several previous years are also available at
iTunesU Instructions for Use:
- Click the link above. If you already have iTunes software on your computer, click the grey "I Have iTunes" button. If you do not have iTunes, click the blue "Free Download" button.
- Once iTunes is installed, you will see a list of the recordings for Lectureship 2016. Hover your mouse over the number for the session you'd like to hear and click on the play button (a triangle inside a circle). Make sure your speakers are on and enjoy the recording.
Note: Lectureship recordings can be heard on your smartphone. Use the iTunes app and search for "Harding University Lectureship".
Past Lectures
If you would like to hear recordings from past Lectureships, use the search bar in the top right corner of your screen to search for "Harding University Lectureship". There are several years of lectures available for free download. To see a full list of recordings for each Lectureship, click "SUBSCRIBE" on the left.
To order previous or current Lectureship DVDs of limited presentations, contact Harding's VideoWorks at
Harding University
VideoWorks
Box 10853
Searcy, AR 72149-5615
501-279-4105
mprior@harding.edu
Order Forms
2014 Lectureship CD/DVD Order Form pdf
2012 Lectureship CD Order Form pdf
2011 Lectureship CD Order Form pdf
2010 Lectureship CD Order Form pdf
2009 Lectureship Video Order Form pdf
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