IN MY PLACE THE SERVANT SAVIOR IN MARK February 7-11, 2016 WELCOME & CONTENTS SPEAKER INDEX ............................... 4 SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE ............... 6 SUNDAY SCHEDULE ......................... 7 MONDAY SCHEDULE ....................... 8 TUESDAY SCHEDULE ....................... 10 WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE ................ 12 THURSDAY SCHEDULE .................... 14 TEEN LECTURESHIP .......................... 16 CECIL MAY, JR. PARTICIPANT INDEX ........................ 17 The 2016 FHU Annual Bible Lectureship is dedicated VENDOR MAP ................................... 18 to the life and work of Cecil May, Jr., of Montgomery, Alabama. After serving 15 years as dean of the V. P. Black College of Biblical Studies at Faulkner University, he CAMPUS MAP .................................... 20 continues to serve as Dean Emeritus. AREA ACCOMMODATIONS ............ 21 May’s name is synonymous with sound gospel preaching, writing and Christian education. He served as president AREA RESTAURANTS ........................ 22 of Magnolia Bible College for more than 17 years. At his retirement from that position, the Board of Trustees appointed him “Distinguished Professor” and the classroom building was named in his honor. DOWNLOAD May holds three degrees from Harding University and was awarded an honorary LL.D. degree by FHU for his OUR MOBILE APP! outstanding contributions to the growth of the church and Christian education. He began preaching in 1951 and has Our student-developed Lectureship strengthened congregations throughout Mississippi. He App is the perfect companion for served two years on the Bible faculty of Columbia Christian College in Portland, Oregon, and more than three years as the 80th Annual Bible Lectureship. dean and Bible teacher at Heritage Christian University. You can view the week’s schedule, He continues preaching and lecturing extensively, as well find your way around campus with as writing regularly for several publications, including the our interactive map and watch live “Back Page” each month for the Gospel Advocate. He presentations from Loyd Auditorium. has made an invaluable contribution with the publication of his two most recent books, “Providence: The Silent Sovereignty of God,” and “Bible Questions and Answers.” He has appeared on the FHU lectureship for many years, and this year, he will join Ralph Gilmore and Phil Sanders as a panelist on Open Forum. He and his wife, Winnie, have been married for 61 PRESIDENT, FHU Joe Wiley years. They are richly blessed with four children and five LECTURESHIP DIRECTOR Doug Burleson grandchildren. In 2012 Mr. and Mrs. Harrell Freeman LECTURESHIP COMMITTEE Mark Blackwelder established the Winnie and Cecil May, Jr. Endowed Chair Jim Gardner of Biblical Studies at Faulkner in their honor. Ralph Gilmore Sam Jones The Freed-Hardeman family is pleased to dedicate the David Powell 2016 Annual Bible Lectureship to this good and godly Justin Rogers man, Cecil May, Jr. Billy Smith The Appreciation Dinner for Cecil May, Jr. is Tuesday, Joe Wiley Feb. 9, 2016 in the auxiliary gym. Tickets are $15 each Dwayne Wilson and may be ordered in advance by calling Alice Holtin PROGRAM DESIGN Bramblett Group at 731-989-6769. Welcome to the 80th Annual Bible Lectureship at Freed-Hardeman. One can only wonder what those men who started the preacher’s course early last century would think of the crowds, the advances in technology and the campus itself if they could see it today. I trust they would be pleased with the progress made on these fronts while maintaining the faithfulness of the message. This year’s event has added new programs for the needs of today’s audience, but it builds on a rich history. That first preacher’s course included sessions on church history, Bible geography, young preachers’ meetings, sight singing and even English and spelling. The course lasted a month, and the library remained open around the clock to allow the attendees to research the topics discussed in the lectures. This year the library won’t be open around the clock, but we do hope you will take the time to visit the new Hope Barber Shull Academic Resource Center. Open for the first time this semester, we fully expect it to be a blessing to students for many years to come. Neither do you have to take notes and do research. You can simply purchase a jump drive and/or a book and take the lectures home with you. When recounting the 1937 preacher’s course (lectureship’s origin), the 1943-44 Freed- JOE WILEY Hardeman Bulletin said, “The interest manifested and the good accomplished were beyond our fondest hopes.” Our prayer is that we will be able to say the same of this President year’s lectureship. Freed-Hardeman University We’re glad you’re here. Enjoy your stay and leave rejuvenated and invigorated for the great work that lies ahead — sharing the good news of the servant savior. For many years brothers and sisters in Christ have looked forward to the annual Freed- Hardeman University Bible Lectureship. As we celebrate the 80-year heritage of the FHU Bible Lectureship, I am particularly thankful that all the changes that have occurred still focus on the study of God’s Word and building up people of all ages. This year’s theme is “In My Place: The Servant Savior in Mark.” The Gospel of Mark is often overlooked as the brief, fast-moving narrative that shares so much content with the longer gospel accounts of Matthew and Luke, yet Mark’s perspective on Christ challenges readers to consider the power of the suffering Savior who ultimately came to pay the price for the sin of humankind. Christians today should not forget the power of the Christ who suffered and died in their place. The Lectureship Committee recognizes the sacrifices that many make in order to attend the annual lectures. This year we have attempted to put together a program that is centered on the study of God’s Word, while also touching on a number of questions and needs that are especially important for Christians in our current cultural climate. The FHU Bible Lectureship seeks to glorify God and to serve the Freed-Hardeman community and many other Christians from around the world who desire to be better equipped with knowledge for ministry in the kingdom of God. The lectureship is one of many products that comes about because Freed-Hardeman University desires not only to prepare young men and women to serve for God’s glory but also to serve the church. While the lectureship committee works hard to put together a meaningful program, most of all we are thankful for the students at Freed- DOUG BURLESON Hardeman. As they welcome so many guests to campus, they perhaps find their waits Director in line to be a little longer or parking spots less available, yet they still represent in a Christ-like manner the best that Freed-Hardeman has to offer. We are glad you are here FHU Annual Bible Lectureship and hope you have a great week. ONLINE Register and explore details about this year’s lectureship at fhu.edu/lectureship. Online, you can order the 2016 lectureship book and jump drive with all 2016 recordings as well as appreciation dinner tickets. SPEAKER INDEX JEFF ABRAMS STEVE BAGGETT SCOTT BAILEY RAY BAKER JERRIE W. BARBER RAFAEL A. BARRANTES BLAKE BECKHAM MARK BLACKWELDER Tuscumbia, Ala. Dickson, Tenn. Decatur, Ala. Henderson, Tenn. Nashville, Tenn. Jackson, Tenn. Jackson, Tenn. Henderson, Tenn. DANNY BOGGS ISAAC BOURNE FRANK BRADFORD KIRK BROTHERS MYRON BRUCE DEBBIE BUMBALOUGH DOUG BURLESON TED D. BURLESON Neosho, Mo. Henderson, Tenn. Henderson, Tenn. Henderson, Tenn. Plano, Texas Nashville, Tenn. Henderson, Tenn. Hamilton, Ala. ALAN BUSH JEREMY T. BUTT KYLE BUTT ADAM D. CARLUCCI DAN CHAMBERS HARRISON CHASTAIN TOM L. CHILDERS CALEB GLENN COLLEY Evansville, Ind. Santa Fe, Tenn. Florence, Ala. Jackson, Tenn. Franklin, Tenn. Florence, Ala. Henderson, Tenn. Marietta, Ga. MATT COOK RUSS CROSSWHITE BRANDON EDWARDS EARL D. EDWARDS JERRY ELDER JIM ESTES CRAIG EVANS JACOB EVANS Henderson, Tenn. Fulton, Miss. Lewisville, Texas Henderson, Tenn. Columbia, Tenn. Booneville, Miss. Spring Hill, Tenn. Lawrenceburg, Tenn. BAXTER EXUM ADAM FAUGHN BEN FLATT JAMES L. GARDNER BECKY GATES RALPH GILMORE MANUEL GONZALES JEREMY HALL Madison, Wis. Haleyville, Ala. Henderson, Tenn. Henderson, Tenn. Lebanon, Tenn. Jackson, Tenn. Fort Worth, Texas Murfreesboro, Tenn. JOHN R. HALL GARY C. HAMPTON WILL HANSTEIN PERRY HARDIN SCOTT D. HARP REED HENSON GLEN HENTON SAM E. HESTER Jackson, Tenn. Clinton, Miss. Knoxville, Tenn. Henderson, Tenn. Buford, Ga. Jackson, Tenn. Memphis, Tenn. Henderson, Tenn. ALAN E. HIGHERS GORDON HOGAN THOMAS H. HOLLAND BILL HOLT DALE JENKINS JEFF A. JENKINS PHILIP JENKINS AUSTIN JOHNSON Henderson, Tenn. Searcy, Ark. Brentwood, Tenn. Holly Lake Ranch, Texas Spring Hill, Tenn. Lewisville, Texas Mt. Juliet, Tenn. Dyersburg, Tenn. SAMUEL JONES C. WAYNE KILPATRICK MARTIN KLAMM GARY KNUCKLES KYLE G. LAMB CHAD LANDMAN MELISSA LESTER DAVID L. LIPE Henderson, Tenn. Florence, Ala. Parsons, Tenn. Benton, Ky. Henderson, Tenn. Lewisburg, Tenn. Birmingham, Ala. Baxter, Tenn. JAY LOCKHART DERRICK MARANTO LARRY D. MATHIS CECIL MAY, JR. WES MCADAMS RED MCCASKILL CHRIS MCCURLEY DOUG MCKAY Tyler, Texas Aberdeen, Miss. Nashville, Tenn. Montgomery, Ala. Abilene, Texas Dickson, Tenn. Abilene, Texas Henderson, Tenn. 4 PAUL N. MERIDETH STAN MITCHELL JASON MOON KEVIN L. MOORE LARRY MORAN MATTHEW MORINE CHUCK MORRIS NATALIE MORRIS Vienna, W. Va. Henderson, Tenn. Trussville, Ala. Henderson, Tenn. Henderson, Tenn. Castle Rock, Colo. Humboldt, Tenn. Humboldt, Tenn. WILLIE NETTLE CALEB O’HARA ERIC L. OWENS JOVAN PAYES DENNY PETRILLO BRETT PHARR ANDREW PHILLIPS JOHN A. PIGG Vicksburg, Miss. Manteca, Calif. Snellville, Ga. Bakersfield, Calif. Denver, Colo. Charlotte, N.C. Columbia, Tenn. Ridgeland, Miss. KATHY POLLARD NEAL POLLARD DAVID POWELL DARLEEN PUGH KELVIN PUGH JOHN REESE NEIL RICHEY ENOCH RINKS Littleton, Colo. Littleton, Colo. Jackson, Tenn. Belleville, Ill. Belleville, Ill. Austin, Texas Marietta, Ga. Franklin, Tenn. RON ROBERSON JESSE E. ROBERTSON JUSTIN ROGERS STEPHEN W. ROGERS DALE SADLER PHIL SANDERS LEON SANDERSON DAVID SCHONHOFF Germantown, Tenn.