Polishing the Pulpit - Branson 2025: Full Schedule

Joe Wells holds an earned B.S. degree in Science, a completion certificate from the Nashville School of Preaching and Biblical Studies, and a Master of Ministry degree from Freed Hardeman University. Joe travels the country as a frequent speaker for youth and family events, men’s... Read More →

Wednesday July 16, 2025 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
Cooper Creek 3

College

1:30pm CDT

The Scary Verses: Each One of Us Will Give an Account (Romans 14:12)

Wednesday July 16, 2025 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT

Ballroom B

Speakers

Eric Owens

Preacher, Westside church of Christ

Eric is married to Vanessa and they have three daughters: Brittany (husband, Willie), Breania, and Bethany; and two grandsons, Landon and Logan. He served in the first Gulf War and was honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corps in 1992. He is a graduate of the Memphis... Read More →

Wednesday July 16, 2025 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
Ballroom B

Doctrine

1:30pm CDT

An Elder's Perspective on Evangelism

Wednesday July 16, 2025 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT

Compton Ferry

Speakers

Keno Shrum

Minister/Elder at Coweta church of Christ. House to House School of Evangelism Regional Trainer

Keno has attended the Coweta church of Christ in Coweta, OK since April of 1990. He serves as an elder and has also been the minister there since Sept 2015. Keno is also a Regional Trainer for the House to House School of Evangelism. He grew up in Oklahoma, New Mexico, Texas and Arizona... Read More →

Wednesday July 16, 2025 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
Compton Ferry

Evangelism Elders

1:30pm CDT

The New Self for a Better Marriage (Session One): Denying Self; Rooted in Jesus

Wednesday July 16, 2025 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT

Short Creek 4

The essential ingredient for any marriage to be successful is found in Jesus and following His example of self-denial. But denying self is challenging and fraught with issues. So what does it mean to deny self? What does it look like and what are some practical suggestions for helping us to become more like Jesus?

Speakers

John Moore

Instructor, Bear Valley Bible Institute International and Bible Land Passages

A native of Dripping Springs, Texas, John has served as an evangelist, teacher, preacher and minister of the gospel for over 30 years. He and his wife Carla are working with Bear Valley Bible Institute International, and serve as the directors of Bible Passages, a ministry dedicated... Read More →

Wednesday July 16, 2025 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
Short Creek 4

Family

1:30pm CDT

Bridging the Gaps: The Generational Divide in Our Congregations

Wednesday July 16, 2025 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT

Cooper Creek 1/2

Speakers

Doug Burleson

Professor, Freed-Hardeman University

Doug Burleson serves as a Professor in Bible at Freed-Hardeman University where he also is the Assistant Dean of the College of Biblical Studies, the Director of the Annual Bible Lectureship, and the Director of the Equip Ministry Camp. He is married to Kristi Johnson Burleson and... Read More →

Wednesday July 16, 2025 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
Cooper Creek 1/2

Ministry

1:30pm CDT

“Convince Me”: Baptism Is Essential for Salvation

Wednesday July 16, 2025 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT

EHA

Speakers

Kyle Butt

Wednesday July 16, 2025 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
EHA

PTP365 Contemporary Issues

1:30pm CDT

Straight Talk: Here’s What You Need to Know - Lawyer to Teens

Wednesday July 16, 2025 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT

Fall Creek

Speakers

Matt Vega

Wednesday July 16, 2025 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
Fall Creek

Teens

1:30pm CDT

Superlatives of the Savior: Mightier Than John the Baptist (Mark 1:7)

Wednesday July 16, 2025 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT

Roark Creek

Speakers

Rick Brumback

Professor of Bible and Historical Theology, Freed-Hardeman University

Rick Brumback serves as Professor of Bible and Historical Theology and is the Earl D. Edwards Director of the Graduate School of Theology at Freed-Hardeman University. He also preaches for the Christian Chapel Church of Christ in Wildersville, Tennessee. Prior to joining FHU in 2017... Read More →

Wednesday July 16, 2025 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
Roark Creek

Textual

1:30pm CDT

Digging Deeper and Drawing Nearer: A Woman’s Guide to Bible Study

Wednesday July 16, 2025 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT

Short Creek 2/3

Speakers

Kristi Rhodes

Wednesday July 16, 2025 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
Short Creek 2/3

Women

1:30pm CDT

Four Ways Wives Connect to Husbands

Wednesday July 16, 2025 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT

Short Creek 1

Speakers

Cindy Rodgers

Wednesday July 16, 2025 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
Short Creek 1

Women

2:00pm CDT

My Favorite Sermon: Good Stewards of the Church

Wednesday July 16, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT

Boston Ferry

Speakers

Kevin Hahn

Preacher, Lake Houston church of Christ

Kevin Hahn has been preaching at the Lake Houston church of Christ since 2005. He has done mission work in India, Austria, Ukraine, and Mexico. Kevin served as a Captain in the US Air Force and is a third-generation preacher. He recently completed a Masters in Ministry at Freed-Hardeman... Read More →

Wednesday July 16, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Boston Ferry

Studio365

2:15pm CDT

What Does Ongoing Sin Say about Us?

Wednesday July 16, 2025 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT

Cooper Creek 3

Speakers

Kevin Rhodes

Director, Brown Trail School Of Preaching

Kevin W. Rhodes is the Director of the Brown Trail School of Preaching and host of the GBN program Expositions. He is a 1992 graduate of Midwest School of Biblical Studies, and an author of several books on a variety of subjects. He served as the Associate Editor of Sound Words for... Read More →

Wednesday July 16, 2025 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT
Cooper Creek 3

College

2:15pm CDT

The Scary Verses: It Is Impossible to Renew the Hardened (Hebrews 6:4-6)

Wednesday July 16, 2025 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT

Ballroom B

Speakers

Mike Vestal

Mike has served the Westside congregation in Midland, TX for almost 25 years. He and Cherie have been married for over 40 years. They have 2 children and 4 grandchildren. Mike has preached in meetings or lectures in 37 states and in 7 foreign countries. Mike has served as an adjunct... Read More →

Wednesday July 16, 2025 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT
Ballroom B

Doctrine

2:15pm CDT

When Jesus Puts Death to Death . . .

Wednesday July 16, 2025 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT

Cooper Creek 1/2

Speakers

Greg Dismuke

Pulpit Minister, Newport News church of Christ

Wednesday July 16, 2025 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT
Cooper Creek 1/2

Doctrine

2:15pm CDT

Training the Saved to Teach the Lost

Wednesday July 16, 2025 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT

Roark Creek

Speakers

John Garza

Wednesday July 16, 2025 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT
Roark Creek

Evangelism

2:15pm CDT

Good Enough Is Never Good Enough

Wednesday July 16, 2025 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT

Compton Ferry

Speakers

Clark Sims

Wednesday July 16, 2025 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT
Compton Ferry

Members

2:15pm CDT

Words Every Christian Should Know: Word

Wednesday July 16, 2025 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT

Ballroom A

Speakers

Ande Zimmerman

Associate Minister, Logan Martin church of Christ

Ande Zimmerman has worked in youth and family ministry for more than twenty years. He has spent most of his time in ministry serving the Logan Martin church of Christ in Pell City, AL. He currently serves as the associate minister with a focus on strengthening young families, and... Read More →

Wednesday July 16, 2025 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT
Ballroom A

PTP Camp (Ages 11-12)

2:15pm CDT

Hot Button Issues: LGBTQ+ Inclusion Issues at the Local Church Level

Wednesday July 16, 2025 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT

EHA

Speakers

Cameron Freeman

Wednesday July 16, 2025 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT
EHA

PTP365 Contemporary Issues

2:15pm CDT

Straight Talk: Here’s What You Need to Know - Counselor to Teens

Wednesday July 16, 2025 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT

Fall Creek

Speakers

David Looney

Wednesday July 16, 2025 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT
Fall Creek

Teens

2:15pm CDT

Go Deep! How Original Languages Help to Clarify Our Understanding of Spiritual Concepts: Yahweh (Jehovah, LORD)

Wednesday July 16, 2025 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT

Short Creek 4

Speakers

Justin Rogers

Dean, College of Biblical Studies, Freed-Hardeman University

Dr. Justin Rogers is a graduate of Freed-Hardeman University (B.A. in Biblical Studies with an emphasis in New Testament Greek; M.A. in New Testament) and Hebrew Union College—Jewish Institute of Religion (M.Phil; Ph.D). Since 2010 he has served as a professor and administrator... Read More →

Wednesday July 16, 2025 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT
Short Creek 4

Textual

2:15pm CDT

Mother to Mother: What Could We Be Doing Better?

Wednesday July 16, 2025 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT

Short Creek 1

Speakers

Heather Hahn

Wednesday July 16, 2025 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT
Short Creek 1

Women

2:15pm CDT

What Looking Back to the Cross Will Do for You (Part 1)

Wednesday July 16, 2025 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT

Short Creek 2/3

Speakers

Erin Tanner

Wednesday July 16, 2025 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT
Short Creek 2/3

Women

3:00pm CDT

Go Deep! The Words of Salvation: Redemption

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT

Ballroom B

Speakers

Dan Winkler

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Ballroom B

Doctrine

3:00pm CDT

Congregational Evangelism Seminar: Seven Effective Evangelism Methods

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT

Roark Creek

Different situations may require different approaches. Rob will cover seven time-tested methods and discuss their strengths and weaknesses.

Speakers

Rob Whitacre

Director, HTHSOE

Rob Whitacre was born in Carbondale, Illinois. He was raised near San Antonio, TX, attending the Northern Oaks church of Christ. He married Nicole of Nashville, TN, in August of 1996. They have one daughter, Hannah and one son, Jared. He comes from a God fearing family of preachers... Read More →

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Roark Creek

Evangelism

3:00pm CDT

Bridging the Gaps: The Racial Divide in Our Communities and Congregations

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT

Cooper Creek 1/2

Speakers

Ed DeBerry

Evangelist, University church of Christ

Edward E. DeBerryEd DeBerry was born into a church of Christ family. His late father, John Sr. was a minister in the church for more than 50 years. Ed has two brothers, John Jr and Tony, both are ministers in the lord’s church.Ed has labored at the University church of Christ... Read More →

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Cooper Creek 1/2

Ministry

3:00pm CDT

21st-Century Challenges for Every Christian: Be in the Moment

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT

EHA

Speakers

Mike Hixson

Mike graduated from Lipscomb University in 1985 with a degree in Communications including a minor in Bible. He married the former Nancy Ericson in 1987 and their son, Braden, was born in 1989.Mike preached in the Nashville area for several years before moving to the Memphis area... Read More →

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
EHA

PTP365 Doctrine

3:00pm CDT

Background of the Sermon / Trasfondo del Sermón

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT

Compton Ferry

El Sermón del Monte es una de las enseñanzas más poderosas de Jesús, que sienta las bases para el verdadero discipulado. Esta lección presentará la importancia del Sermón y preparará nuestros corazones para las verdades transformadoras que se encuentran en Mateo 5-7. / The Sermon on the Mount is one of the most powerful teachings of Jesus, setting the foundation for true discipleship. This lesson will introduce the Sermon’s significance and prepare our hearts for the life-changing truths found in Matthew 5-7.

Speakers

Marlon Retana

Director, Escuela Biblica en Linea

Marlon, originally from Costa Rica, is a graduate of Memphis School of Preaching (2016). Married to Jacky since 2000 and they are parents of Jonathan. Currently serving as director of Escuela Biblica en Linea (Spanish Bible School), a work of the church that collabs with brotherhood... Read More →

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Compton Ferry

Spanish

3:00pm CDT

Straight Talk: Here’s What You Need to Know - Businessman to Teens

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT

Fall Creek

Speakers

Keno Shrum

Minister/Elder at Coweta church of Christ. House to House School of Evangelism Regional Trainer

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Fall Creek

Teens

3:00pm CDT

More Miracles in Mark: Declaration and Demonstration (2:1-12)

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT

Short Creek 4

When a teaching session was interrupted, Jesus declared His authority and demonstrated His power.

Speakers

Cliff Goodwin

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Short Creek 4

Textual

3:00pm CDT

Do I Need a Spiritual Makeover?

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT

Short Creek 1

Speakers

Vanessa Owens

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Short Creek 1

Women

3:00pm CDT

The Power of Encouragement: Learning from Barnabas

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT

Short Creek 2/3

Speakers

Becky Blackmon

Becky was born in Texas but moved to New England when she was 9 with her missionary parents. She graduated from ACU, taught English and Latin, and married Jeff Blackmon. They lived for 33 years in the Atlanta, GA area but now reside in Waco, TX. They have 2 children and 5 grandchildren... Read More →

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Short Creek 2/3

Women

3:00pm CDT

Keeping Your Non-Conformity When You Are the Only Christian in Your Workplace

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT

Cooper Creek 3

Speakers

Ande Zimmerman

Associate Minister, Logan Martin church of Christ

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Cooper Creek 3

Young Adults

3:00pm CDT

My Favorite Sermon: The SIMPLE Way to Live the Christian Life

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT

Boston Ferry

Speakers

Wayne Rodgers

Stateside Missionary (416) / Director of Programming (SAN), 416 Ministries / Memphis School of Preaching

Wayne Rodgers, previously the minister for the Eastside church of Christ in Maryville, TN for a little over 5 years. Wayne and Cindy have been married for 30 years. They have 2 sons, both married and Piper their granddaughter is their 1st grandchild. Wayne has been preaching for 28... Read More →

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Boston Ferry

Studio365

3:00pm CDT

Future Leaders Workshop (Class 1): Basic Rules for Public Speaking

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm CDT

EHB Tables

This is an ELECTIVE class for boys ages 12–14. Learning to present biblical lessons to others in a public forum is sometimes overwhelming. This class is designed to help young men begin the process of speaking in public.

Speakers

Gary Hampton

Pulpit minister, Siwell Road church of Christ

Gary C. Hampton has been preaching since 1968 and has done work in North Little Rock, Arkansas; Mobile, Alabama; Valdosta, Georgia and Cookeville, Tennessee. Hampton served as the director of the East Tennessee School of Preaching and Missions in Knoxville, Tennessee for nearly six... Read More →

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
EHB Tables

Boys (Ages 12–14)

3:00pm CDT

Future Leaders Workshop (Class 1): Basic Rules for Public Speaking

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm CDT

EHB Tables

Speakers

Justin Rogers

Dean, College of Biblical Studies, Freed-Hardeman University

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
EHB Tables

Boys (Ages 12–14)

3:45pm CDT

Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Does the Bible Really Say That? “During the Lord’s Supper, We Fulfill What Jesus Said in John 6: ‘He Who Eats My Flesh and Drinks My Blood Has Eternal Life’”

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT

Ballroom B

Speakers

Ed DeBerry

Evangelist, University church of Christ

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
Ballroom B

Doctrine

3:45pm CDT

Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Does the Bible Really Say That? “God Won’t Give You More Than You Can Bear”

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT

Ballroom B

Speakers

Michael Clarke

Recruiting & Digital Promotions (MSOP)/ Director of Operations (SAN), Memphis School of Preaching

Michael Clarke is a 2017 graduate of the Memphis School of Preaching and a 2020 graduate of Amridge University (Bachelor of Ministry in Bible & Science) and a 2024 graduate of Amridge University (Master of Ministerial Leadership). He is married to Meagan (Teske), and they have one... Read More →

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
Ballroom B

Doctrine

3:45pm CDT

Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Does the Bible Really Say That? “Money Is the Root of All Evil.”

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT

Ballroom B

Speakers

Wade Webster

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
Ballroom B

Doctrine

3:45pm CDT

Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Does the Bible Really Say That? “The Angels Are Rejoicing” (after Baptism/Repentance)

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT

Ballroom B

Speakers

Kevin Hahn

Preacher, Lake Houston church of Christ

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
Ballroom B

Doctrine

3:45pm CDT

Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Does the Bible Really Say That? “The Bread Represents the Broken Body” (during the Lord’s Supper)

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT

Ballroom B

Speakers

Mike Hixson

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
Ballroom B

Doctrine

3:45pm CDT

Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Does the Bible Really Say That? “We Can’t Question God” (during Times of Suffering or Loss)

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT

Ballroom B

Speakers

Ronnie Hayes

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
Ballroom B

Doctrine

3:45pm CDT

Toolbox - Case Studies in Shepherding: Small Group Problem-Solving (Part 1a)

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT

Roark Creek

Speakers

Glenn Colley

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
Roark Creek

Elders

3:45pm CDT

Seven Minutes of Wisdom on Evangelism: The Fields "White" before Our Eyes: College Students

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT

Cooper Creek 1/2

Speakers

Joe Wells

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
Cooper Creek 1/2

Evangelism

3:45pm CDT

Seven Minutes of Wisdom on Evangelism: The Fields "White" before Our Eyes: Employees and Coworkers

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT

Cooper Creek 1/2

Speakers

Keno Shrum

Minister/Elder at Coweta church of Christ. House to House School of Evangelism Regional Trainer

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
Cooper Creek 1/2

Evangelism

3:45pm CDT

Seven Minutes of Wisdom on Evangelism: The Fields "White" before Our Eyes: Unbelieving Family Members

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT

Cooper Creek 1/2

Speakers

Rob Whitacre

Director, HTHSOE

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
Cooper Creek 1/2

Evangelism

3:45pm CDT

Seven Minutes of Wisdom on Evangelism: The Fields "White" before Our Eyes: Utility and Maintenance Workers Who Visit Our Homes and Facilities

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT

Cooper Creek 1/2

Speakers

Zack Williams

Brother Williams was born in Jacksonville, TN. He attended the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and received a B.S. degree in nursing. He has preached part-time in AR and TN since 2016, and he currently serves as the evangelist for the Sunset Church of Christ in Nashville... Read More →

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
Cooper Creek 1/2

Evangelism

3:45pm CDT

Seven Minutes of Wisdom on Evangelism: The Fields "White" before Our Eyes: Visitors and Guests to Our Services

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT

Cooper Creek 1/2

Speakers

Ferman Carpenter

Minister, Westside Church of Christ

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
Cooper Creek 1/2

Evangelism

3:45pm CDT

Seven Minutes of Wisdom on Evangelism: The Fields "White" before Our Eyes: Waiters/Waitresses

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT

Cooper Creek 1/2

Speakers

Steven Ford

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
Cooper Creek 1/2

Evangelism

3:45pm CDT

What Must I Do to Stay Saved?

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT

Cooper Creek 3

Speakers

B. J. Clarke

Director, MSOP

If you would love to learn the Book, and learn how to preach the Book (tuition free) at the Memphis School of Preaching, I would love to talk to you about how you can do just that!

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
Cooper Creek 3

New Christians

3:45pm CDT

The Stain That No One Sees: How Jesus Can Remove Your Shame

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT

EHA

Speakers

Eric Owens

Preacher, Westside church of Christ

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
EHA

PTP365 Members

3:45pm CDT

The Beatitudes / Las Bienaventuranzas (Matthew 5:1-12)

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT

Compton Ferry

Speakers

Francisco Rada

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
Compton Ferry

Spanish

3:45pm CDT

Straight Talk: Here’s What You Need to Know - Professor to Teens

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT

Fall Creek

Speakers

Doug Burleson

Professor, Freed-Hardeman University

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
Fall Creek

Teens

3:45pm CDT

How Public School Teachers Can Use Their Work for the Lord

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT

Short Creek 1

Speakers

Jeanny Gilpin

Born and reared in Fayette, Alabama, Jeanny Gilpin has been married to Eddy since 1982. They live in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia where they work with the church in Pulaski, Virginia. Eddy is the minister there and Jeanny teaches children's classes and the ladies' class. Jeanny’s... Read More →

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
Short Creek 1

Women

3:45pm CDT

Popular Arguments for Women's Leadership in the Church Considered

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT

Short Creek 2/3

Speakers

Cindy Colley

Cindy Colley, of Huntsville, Alabama, is the wife of Glenn Colley and the mother of two adult children, Caleb Colley and Hannah Colley. She and Glenn have five grandchildren. She teaches ladies, teen girls and children in various public settings and loves one-on-one Bible study with... Read More →

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
Short Creek 2/3

Women

3:45pm CDT

Your Work Is Vital - May I Encourage You?

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT

Short Creek 4

Speakers

Billy Hayes

minister, 70 West church of Christ

Billy Hayes for the 70 West church of Christ in Hot Springs, AR. He is a 2005 graduate of the Memphisschool of Preaching and has been married to the lovely Brandi Hayes for 21 years. They have 2 daughter, Emma (19) and Chloe (15). Billy has also spent time directing youth camps in... Read More →

Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
Short Creek 4

Youth Workers

6:00pm CDT

Behold the Holy Spirit: The Divine Nature of the Holy Spirit

Wednesday July 16, 2025 6:00pm - 6:30pm CDT

Short Creek 2/3

Speakers

Trent Kennedy

Wednesday July 16, 2025 6:00pm - 6:30pm CDT
Short Creek 2/3

Doctrine

6:00pm CDT

Toolbox - Case Studies in Shepherding: Presentation of Solutions (Part 1b)

Wednesday July 16, 2025 6:00pm - 6:30pm CDT

Short Creek 4

Speakers

Glenn Colley

Wednesday July 16, 2025 6:00pm - 6:30pm CDT
Short Creek 4

Elders

6:00pm CDT

God's Care for Those Who Have Lost Their Mate: A Biblical Perspective

Wednesday July 16, 2025 6:00pm - 6:30pm CDT

Cooper Creek 3

Speakers

Gary Hampton

Pulpit minister, Siwell Road church of Christ

Wednesday July 16, 2025 6:00pm - 6:30pm CDT
Cooper Creek 3

Family

6:00pm CDT

Coping with Problems: Purpose

Wednesday July 16, 2025 6:00pm - 6:30pm CDT

Fall Creek

Speakers

Steven Lloyd

Wednesday July 16, 2025 6:00pm - 6:30pm CDT
Fall Creek

Members

6:00pm CDT

Isaiah and Challenges Today: The Future of Israel

Wednesday July 16, 2025 6:00pm - 6:30pm CDT

Roark Creek

Speakers

Kerry Duke

Vice-President of Academics, Tennessee Bible College

Minister of West End church of Christ in Livingston, TN. Author of ten books on Bible interpretation and current issues. Host of My God and My Neighbor podcast and speaker for GBN Beyond the Basics studies.

Wednesday July 16, 2025 6:00pm - 6:30pm CDT
Roark Creek

Textual

6:00pm CDT

The Homeschooling Mom: How Do I Balance Being a Teacher and a Mother?

Wednesday July 16, 2025 6:00pm - 6:30pm CDT

Short Creek 1

Speakers

Erin Tanner

Wednesday July 16, 2025 6:00pm - 6:30pm CDT
Short Creek 1

Women

6:00pm CDT

Defending Faith from an Immovable Foundation

Wednesday July 16, 2025 6:00pm - 6:45pm CDT

Boston Ferry

In a world ever changing, humanity needs something constant. This lesson will discuss the constant, unchanging, immovable foundation that is Christianity. By understanding the immovable foundation we stand on, we can have a greater confidence from which to deepen and develop our defense of the gospel.

Speakers

Branyon May

General Manager, World Video Bible School

Branyon May serves as the General Manager of World Video Bible School (WVBS), a non-profit organization focused on the production of Bible-based, faith-building resources (www.wvbs.org). Having earned a Ph.D. in Astrophysics from the University of Alabama, he combines his scientific... Read More →

Wednesday July 16, 2025 6:00pm - 6:45pm CDT
Boston Ferry

Studio365

6:30pm CDT

Congregational Singing

Wednesday July 16, 2025 6:30pm - 6:50pm CDT

EHA

Speakers

Alan Putnam

Professional Engineer | Forensics, Hydraulics, and Civil, Moody Engineering, Inc.

Alan Putnam, P.E., CFM is a practicing Professional Engineer, Floodplain Manager, and Consultant with Moody Engineering, Inc. in Austin, Texas. Alan graduated from Texas A&M University in 2018 with a Bachelor of Science in Water Resources Engineering, having travelled much of the... Read More →

Wednesday July 16, 2025 6:30pm - 6:50pm CDT
EHA

Singing

6:55pm CDT

Welcome (Emcee)

Wednesday July 16, 2025 6:55pm - 7:00pm CDT

EHA

Brief explanation of certificate program.

Speakers

Eric Garner

Evangelist, Ooltewah church of Christ

Eric D. Garner is a native of Chattanooga, TN and privileged to be married to his beautiful wife Daljuania (Del-wana) who blessed him with two wonderful and lovely daughters, Aiyana (I-yana), and Leilani (Lay-lani). He began preaching the gospel of Christ in 2009 and served the Avondale... Read More →

Wednesday July 16, 2025 6:55pm - 7:00pm CDT
EHA

General

7:00pm CDT

Jesus' Ten Greatest Questions: What Do You Think of Christ? (Matthew 22:42)

Wednesday July 16, 2025 7:00pm - 7:45pm CDT

EHA

Speakers

Kyle Butt

Wednesday July 16, 2025 7:00pm - 7:45pm CDT
EHA

Keynote

7:00pm CDT

Salt and Light / Sal y Luz (Matthew 5:13-16)

Wednesday July 16, 2025 7:00pm - 7:45pm CDT

Compton Ferry

¿Qué expectativa tiene Jesús de sus discípulos? En el Sermón del Monte, enseñó que debemos ser una influencia positiva en el mundo, como la sal y la luz. Miremos qué significa eso y cómo podemos aplicarlo en nuestras vidas. / What does Jesus expect from His disciples? In the Sermon on the Mount, He taught that we should be a positive influence in the world, similar to salt and light. Let’s look at what that means and how we can apply it in our lives.

Speakers

Troy Spradlin

Wednesday July 16, 2025 7:00pm - 7:45pm CDT
Compton Ferry

Keynote Spanish

7:45pm CDT

Invitation/Responses

Wednesday July 16, 2025 7:45pm - 7:50pm CDT

EHA

Speakers

Eric Garner

Evangelist, Ooltewah church of Christ

Wednesday July 16, 2025 7:45pm - 7:50pm CDT
EHA

General

8:00pm CDT

Bedtime Devotional for Children (Ages 2-9)

Wednesday July 16, 2025 8:00pm - 8:15pm CDT

Ballroom A

Speakers

Joe Wells

Wednesday July 16, 2025 8:00pm - 8:15pm CDT
Ballroom A

Children (Ages 2-9)

8:00pm CDT

Atrium Singing

Wednesday July 16, 2025 8:00pm - 8:20pm CDT

Atrium

Speakers

Alan Putnam

Professional Engineer | Forensics, Hydraulics, and Civil, Moody Engineering, Inc.

Wednesday July 16, 2025 8:00pm - 8:20pm CDT
Atrium

Singing

8:30pm CDT

PTP-U Hangout

Wednesday July 16, 2025 8:30pm - 10:30pm CDT

Bee Creek

Speakers

Matt Jones

Wednesday July 16, 2025 8:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Bee Creek

PTP-U Hangout

8:30pm CDT

Singles Hangout 25-35

Wednesday July 16, 2025 8:30pm - 10:30pm CDT

Hensley Ferry 1

Speakers

Karli Walker

Karli Walker has been the wife of Josh Walker for 19 years. They have three children, Gemma, Gunnar, and Gentri. They recently relocated to Hernando, MS to begin work with the Southaven Church of Christ. Karli holds a degree in Organizational Leadership and has worked for Northrop... Read More →

Wednesday July 16, 2025 8:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Hensley Ferry 1

Singles Hangout (Ages 25-35)

8:30pm CDT

Singles Hangout 25-35

Wednesday July 16, 2025 8:30pm - 10:30pm CDT

Hensley Ferry 1

Speakers

Josh Walker

Preacher, Southaven Church of Christ

Josh Walker has been married to Karli (Haynes) for 18 years. He has three children, Gemma, Gunnar, and Gentri. He graduated from the Memphis School of Preaching in 2022, and is currently a co-minister at the Southaven Church of Christ, and the host of the If You Mark In Your Bible... Read More →

Wednesday July 16, 2025 8:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Hensley Ferry 1

Singles Hangout (Ages 25-35)

8:30pm CDT

Singles Hangout 35-50

Wednesday July 16, 2025 8:30pm - 10:30pm CDT

Hensley Ferry 2

Speakers

Randy Collum

Wednesday July 16, 2025 8:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Hensley Ferry 2

Singles Hangout (Ages 35-50)

8:30pm CDT

Singles Hangout 35-50

Wednesday July 16, 2025 8:30pm - 10:30pm CDT

Hensley Ferry 2

Speakers

Amy Collum

Wednesday July 16, 2025 8:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Hensley Ferry 2

Singles Hangout (Ages 35-50)

8:30pm CDT

Teen/Pre-Teen Late Night: Mike Bliss - Comedy and Magic Show

Wednesday July 16, 2025 8:30pm - 10:30pm CDT

Ballroom B

Preteens (Ages 10-12) must have adult supervision. Teen parents may attend.

The event is free.

Speakers

Joshua Cantrell

Preacher, Avondale church of Christ

Joshua Cantrell is the pulpit minister for the Avondale church of Christ in Decatur, Georgia. He is a graduate of the Memphis School of Preaching (2015), and Nations University (BA, 2019). He is originally from Phenix City, Alabama. He is the host of the Diligent Podcast, a work of... Read More →

Wednesday July 16, 2025 8:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Ballroom B

Teen/Pre-Teen Late Night

8:30pm CDT

Teen/Pre-Teen Late Night: Mike Bliss - Comedy and Magic Show

Wednesday July 16, 2025 8:30pm - 10:30pm CDT

Ballroom B

Preteens (Ages 10-12) must have adult supervision. Teen parents may attend.

The event is free.

Speakers

Daniela Cantrell

Wednesday July 16, 2025 8:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Ballroom B

Teen/Pre-Teen Late Night