While the concepts remain the same, David Lipscomb, Pepperdine and Freed-Hardeman universities each add unique elements for their different audiences. Tenn. Shirley Stansbury, administrative assistant to the executive vice president, said the lectureship is built around families. People come here empty and go home with their cup full. Specific events are held each day for children, teenagers and adults. A children's day camp offers learning enhancement activities.
Teenagers attend morning devotionals and service activities in the afternoons.
Stansbury said the teenagers will work with Healing Hands International, a disaster relief organization in Nashville, Tenn. this year. The opening lecturer will be Lipscomb alumnus Jim Jenkins of New York, creator of the cartoon Doug. Stansbury said Jenkins' lecture will appeal to all members of the family. About 3,000 people are expected to attend this summer's series. City bus tours run during the lectureship for guests wanting a tour of Nashville.