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2020 Faulkner LecturesMarch 1–4

LECTURESHIP COMMITTEEDavid W. Hester, DirectorG. Scott Gleaves, DeanRandall Bailey, Jimmy Gee, Billy Hilyer, Betty Lamberth,Cecil May Jr., Brenda Turner, Steve Wages, and Mike WilliamsJeanette Stubblefield Long, Vendor CoordinatorNancy Itson, Event Services Manager26. Davis Dorms27. Burton Dorms28. Baldwin Dorms29. Men’s Apartments30. Camillia Gardens31. New Freshman Dorm6. Greer Hall7. Brooks Hall8. M.B. “Pop” Myers Fine Arts Building9. John Mark Stallings Football Field10. Leopold D. Lee Family Fieldhouse11. Harrison Baseball FieldLCUCCUCFHPJLPDRROTKEY18. Johnson HallLester ChapelUniversity Church of Christ AuditoriumUniversity Church of Christ FellowshipHarris-Parker (Bible Building)J.L. Perry Dining RoomUniversity Rotunda17. Johnson Annex(Freeman-Harrison Student Multiplex)16. Tine Davis Gym/Multiplex15. Maintenance Office14. Lady Eagles Softball Field13. Sojourner Parkwww.faulkner.edu25. Harrison Apartments5. Gus Nichols Library12. Pavilion24. Harris Women’s Residence Hall23. National Lads to Leaders Office22. University Church of Christ(Harris-Parker Building)21. V.P. Black College of Biblical Studies20. Freeman Tower19. J.L. Perry Cafeteria4. E.L. Collum Rotunda(Marjorie Snook Building)3. Thomas Goode Jones School of Law(Harris Building)2. Harris College of BusinessInformation Center1. Main Entrance & VisitorCampus P135HARRIS-PARKER BUILDING(BIBLE BUILDING)191718161311

CONTENTSMessage from the PresidentMessage from the DirectorHonoreesFull ScheduleSunday ProgramMonday ProgramTuesday ProgramWednesday Program22344468RELAX IN THE ATRIUMThe atrium in the Harris-Parker Building provides a perfect placeto visit with friends, to renew old acquaintances, or simply to relax.THE TEAROOMMembers of Friends for Faulkner operate the tearoom in HP 112.Fresh soups, corn bread, crackers, coffee, soft drinks, water, andbaked goods will be available. Baked potatoes will be added to themenu for Tuesday.VENDOR DISPLAYSVendors are located in HP 112, 117 and in designated areas in theatrium. The vendors help to sponsor the Faulkner Lectures. Be sureto 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 at 540-635-4181. The entire lecture series will beavailable for only 25, including shipping.

WELCOME MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENTWelcome to the campus of Faulkner University for the 2020Faulkner Lectures. Since 1942 this institution has been deeplycommitted to biblical teaching and faithful living. The Bible lectures area significant event for Christian scholarship, inspiration, and worship.I love this year’s theme that pushes us to consider the Old Testamentprophets. This is a much overlooked section of Scripture. At firstglance, the context of the ancient text seems to be in deep contrast tocontemporary life, yet the prophetic teachings from these godly menspeak a powerful, relevant message to the church of 2020. I am thankful for Dr. Scott Gleavesand Dr. David Hester for assembling a tremendous lineup of dynamic presenters this year. I feelconfident that we will be blessed, challenged, and inspired after participating in this outstandingevent.Thank you for your support of this great ministry. We covet your prayers as we attempt to be arelevant and impactful Christ-centered university in the 21st century. We aspire to weave faiththroughout this institution by helping students forge a Christian worldview. We endeavor toprepare them for a life of service that will be deeply impactful to the kingdom of God.Michael D. Williams, EdDPresidentWELCOME MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTORThe theme of the 2020 Faulkner Lectures expresses an imperativewhich needs to be heeded today: “Hearing God’s Voice Throughthe Prophets.” When one examines the writings about and by theprophets, he recognizes the society they lived in. It is remarkably like21st century America. The problems they faced, the philosophies theyopposed, the people they addressed—all are very similar to our times.We will explore our theme with a lineup of speakers who willthoroughly address each topic. The Friends of the Restoration lectures,a regular part of our schedule, will take place on Monday afternoon. The speakers will examinethe lives of three great preachers: J. W. McGarvey, T. B. Larimore, and Gus Nichols. The studentlectures on Wednesday afternoon will showcase several of our talented students as they addresstopics related to our theme.God’s word is as relevant and impactful today as it was in the days of Elijah, Isaiah, andJeremiah. It is our hope that the 2020 Faulkner Lectures will be a source of positiveencouragement to that end. Welcome to our campus. We hope that you will enjoy your stay.David W. Hester, PhDDirector, Faulkner Lectures22

HONOR TO WHOM HONOR IS DUEDr. and Mrs. Randall Bailey are the recipients of well-deserved recognition andhonor at the 2020 Faulkner Lectures. Both Randall and Peggy have navigatedthrough the corridors of Christian education, have been dedicated to excellencein Christian ministry, and have striven to bring glory to God and His church bytheir walk with Christ. Randall has a long history in Christian education thatbegan in the early seventies at Alabama Christian College and Alabama ChristianSchool of Religion (i.e., Amridge University). Interestingly, after Randall earnedhis doctorate at Drew University, he returned to Montgomery to teach in bothof these fine Christian institutions. His influence through preaching, teaching,and writing is felt around the world. Peggy attended Alabama Christian College1969–1971 and Alabama Christian School of Practical Nursing 1972–1973,after which she entered the medical field as a nurse. Many may not know thatshe completed her undergraduate studies at Southern Christian University in1991, having earned a BS degree in biblical studies. Since retiring from nursingin 2007, Peggy has been instrumental in raising money for student scholarshipsand for special funding for departments of the university through the Friends forFaulkner organization. Together, Randall and Peggy have inspired a generationof students, faculty, family, and friends to love, to give, to teach, and to serve. Joinus for the banquet on Tuesday to honor Randall and Peggy for their exceptionalexample of Christian discipleship.G. Scott Gleaves, PhD, DMinDean, V. P. Black College of Biblical StudiesPLEASE JOIN US IN HONORINGRANDALL AND PEGGY BAILEY3TUESDAY, MARCH 3, AT 5PM IN UCF 17.50 PER PERSON3

2020 FAULKNER LECTURESHearing God's Voice Through the ProphetsSUNDAY, MARCH 15:00 PMAllen Clements and the Faulkner University Chorus (UCC)6:00 PMOpening Night KeynoteJohn DeBerry (UCC): “What Does the Lord Require of You?”Art Williams, Song LeaderMONDAY, MARCH 28:30 AMCecil May Jr. (LC): “The Prophets Confront Their Culture”9:30 AMDave Miller (HP 108): “The Authority of Scripture” (I)Tim Gotkiewicz (HP 128): “Yet I Will Rejoice!”Dan Wheeler (HP 130): “The Joy of Preaching”Dale Manor (HP 135): “Archaeology and the Prophets” (I)Class for LadiesTish Housley (LC): “Mountains of Forgiveness”10:30 AMChapel KeynoteJohn DeBerry (UCC): “We Will Not Serve Your Gods!”Jon Podein, Song Leader11:30 AMMichael Whitworth (HP 108): “Jesus and Stress”Kerry Williams (HP 128): “Can These Bones Live?”Duane Patton (HP 130): “My Servants, the Prophets”Tony Lawrence (HP 135): “A Fire in My Bones”Kevin Ellis (LC): “The Vision of God in Isaiah”4

12:30 PMLunch selections in the tearoom (HP 112)1:30 PMJimmy Gee (HP 108): “Critical Questions—the Prophets” (I)Friends of the RestorationTom Childers (HP 128/130): “The Life of J. W. McGarvey”Johnny Hester (HP 135): “The Voice of the Prophets Speaks of OurWonderful Savior”Steve Wages (LC): “The Greatest Want of the World: The Want ofGodly Men” (1)2:30 PMSteve Cordle (HP 108): “Prophets and Losses”Friends of the RestorationTim Hester (HP 128/130): “The Life of T. B. Larimore”Brent Missildine (HP 135): “Does the Necessity of BaptismDiminish the Finished Work of Christ?”Terry Cagle (LC): “Habits of Highly Functioning Families”3:30 PMJosh Cochran (HP 108): “Let Justice Roll Down like Water”Friends of the RestorationScott Harp (HP 128/130): “The Life of Gus Nichols”Charlie Boddy (HP 135): “The Potter and the Clay”Scott D. Crawford (LC): “Hearing God Through the Weeping: TheLament of Jeremiah”5:00 PMFriends of the Restoration Banquet (UCF)Bill Boyd: “Passing the Torch of Restoration in Alabama”6:15 PMCongregational Singing (UCC)Jason Isbell, Song Leader5

7:00 PMEvening KeynoteJeff Archey (UCC): “My People Are Destroyed for Lack of Knowledge!”Jason Isbell, Song LeaderTUESDAY, MARCH 38:30 AMCecil May Jr. (LC): “Jesus and His Disciples Against Their Age”9:30 AMDave Miller (HP 108): “The Authority of Scriptures” (II)Gregory Alan Tidwell (HP 128): “Current Issues Facing the Church”(I)Caleb Colley (HP 130): “Zerubbabel as a Signet: Messianic Hope”Dale Manor (HP 135): “Archaeology and the Prophets” (II)Class for LadiesSherri Gleaves (LC): “How Quilting Made Me Rich”10:30 AMChapel KeynoteJeff Archey (UCC): “The Steadfast Love of the Lord Never Ceases!”Jon Podein, Song Leader11:30 AMDavid Hester (HP 108): “There Is a Famine in the Land”Gregory Alan Tidwell (HP 128): “Current Issues Facing the Church”(II)Ben May (HP 130): “The Spiritual Life of the Prophets”Andy Robison (HP135): “The Relationship of Prophets and Priests”Doug Burleson (LC): “The Church in the Writings of the Prophets”12:30 PMLunch selections in the tearoom (HP 112)Ladies Luncheon (JLPDR)1:30 PMJimmy Gee (HP 108): “Critical Questions—the Prophets” (II)6

Paolo DiLuca (HP 128): “The Persecution of the Prophets”LaMar Hester (HP 130): “Elijah and the Prophets of Baal”Richard Harp (HP 135): “Ruth—the Providence of God”Steve Wages (LC): “The Greatest Want of the World: The Want ofGodly Men” (II)2:30 PMDonnie DeBord (HP 108): “Restoration Theology”Eddie Finch (HP 128): “The Preacher and Study”Steve Gibson (HP 130): “Defending Old Testament History”Mike Benson (HP 135): “Jesus and the Prophets”Alan Wages (LC): “The ‘Successful Divorce’ Myth: Fatherlessness andMalachi 2:13–16”3:30 PMMatt Wallin (HP 108): “Woe to Them Who Are at Ease in Zion”Will Hester (HP 128): “Wrestling with God”Dean Kelly (HP 130): “Neither a Prophet nor the Son of a Prophet”Melvin Otey (HP 135): “The Vision of Nahum”Bluegrass Jam (LC)4:30 PMBluegrass Jam (LC)5:00 PMSilver Circle, Alumni, and Friends Dinner (UCF)Honoring Randall and Peggy Bailey6:15 PMCongregational Singing (UCC)Sam Wallace, Song Leader7:00 PMEvening KeynoteDavid Shannon (UCC): “Prepare to Meet Your God!”Sam Wallace, Song Leader7

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 48:30 AMCecil May Jr. (LC): “The Church Confronts the 21st Century World”9:30 AMDave Miller (HP 108): “The Authority of Scripture” (III)Guyton Montgomery (HP 128): “‘I Still Love You’: God’s Love in theProphets”Mark Martin (HP 130): “God, Give Us Preachers like Micaiah!”Dale Manor (HP 135): “Archaeology and the Prophets” (III)Class for LadiesSharon Paulk (LC): “Just Open the Door”10:30 AMChapel KeynoteAndrew Itson (UCC): “Here Am I; Send Me!”Jon Podein, Song Leader11:30 AMForum with David W. Hester (Moderator), Cecil May Jr., andBruce Morton (LC): “May Women Preach and Teach over Men inthe Assembly?”12:30 PMLunch selections in the tearoom (HP 112)Herald of Truth Banquet honoring Cecil May Jr. (UCF)1:30 PMStudent LecturesBryant Crain and Jacob Compton (LC)2:30 PMStudent LecturesThad Williams and Nate Kidwell (LC)3:30 PMStudent LecturesEli Mann and Zac Roberson (LC)8