Polishing the Pulpit - Branson 2025: Full Schedule

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
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Women

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

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Speakers

Erin Tanner

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

7:45am CDT

Early Bird Devotional: Joy Comes in the Morning (Psalm 30:5)

Thursday July 17, 2025 7:45am - 8:00am CDT

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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 →

Thursday July 17, 2025 7:45am - 8:00am CDT
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Worship

8:00am CDT

Early Bird Devotional: Singing

Thursday July 17, 2025 8:00am - 8:10am CDT

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Speakers

Robbie Rhodes

Thursday July 17, 2025 8:00am - 8:10am CDT
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Singing

8:15am CDT

A Woman’s Guide to Behaving Like a Christian

Thursday July 17, 2025 8:15am - 8:45am CDT

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Speakers

Kristi Rhodes

Thursday July 17, 2025 8:15am - 8:45am CDT
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Women

9:00am CDT

What I Learned from John Using Simple Scripture Writing

Thursday July 17, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am CDT

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Speakers

Carla Moore

Women’s Instructor, Bear Valley Bible Institute

Carla Moore grew up in a family dedicated to ministry, then met her husband, John, while they were in college at Texas State University. They married in 1986, and have since been involved in ministry at the Bible Chair on the campus of TSU, then with the Southwest School of Bible... Read More →

Thursday July 17, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am CDT
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Women

10:00am CDT

Two for One: Why the Future of the Church Is Bright

Thursday July 17, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am CDT

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Speakers

Tim Hayes

Thursday July 17, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
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Members

10:00am CDT

Two for One: Why the History of the Church Is Amazing

Thursday July 17, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am CDT

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Speakers

Ronnie Hayes

Thursday July 17, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
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Members

11:00am CDT

Keeping Your Marriage Strong through Seasons of Grief

Thursday July 17, 2025 11:00am - 11:30am CDT

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Speakers

Chelsea Jones

House to House Heart to Heart

Thursday July 17, 2025 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
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Women

12:30pm CDT

Digging Deep Review: Bullet Points from the Conversations Study

Thursday July 17, 2025 12:30pm - 1:15pm CDT

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Cindy will be reviewing this year's study.

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 →

Thursday July 17, 2025 12:30pm - 1:15pm CDT
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Women

1:30pm CDT

There's a Great Day Coming

Thursday July 17, 2025 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT

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Speakers

Tish Clarke

Tish Clarke hails from Memphis, TN, and has been happily married to BJ Clarke since 1983. She has three children: Daniel, Holly (married to Juan Pena), and Michael (married to Meagan Teske). She has three perfect little grandchildren, Adam and Audie Lynn, who keep her young! Teaching... Read More →

Thursday July 17, 2025 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
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Women

2:15pm CDT

Adorned with a Crown

Thursday July 17, 2025 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT

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As women and daughters of the King, we are the crown of God’s creation. We have an imperishable crown. We must not let anyone take it and we must not drop it (Revelation 3:11; 1 Corinthians 9:25; Genesis 1 and 2; Psalm 8:5).

Speakers

Terica Turner

Thursday July 17, 2025 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT
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Women

3:00pm CDT

Precious Planet: What Do Colonization Plans Tell Us?

Thursday July 17, 2025 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT

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Speakers

Alana May

Alana May holds a B.S. degree in Physics from Angelo State University and an M.S. degree in Astrophysics from the University of Alabama where her research addressed how mass-parameter relationships influence the structure of galaxies. While in graduate school, Alana served as a Teaching... Read More →

Thursday July 17, 2025 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
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Women

3:45pm CDT

What I Learned from Losing My Husband

Thursday July 17, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT

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Speakers

April Wacaster

Thursday July 17, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
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Women

6:00pm CDT

Behold the Holy Spirit: The Inspiration of the Holy Spirit Perfectly Communicated the Word of God

Thursday July 17, 2025 6:00pm - 6:30pm CDT

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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 →

Thursday July 17, 2025 6:00pm - 6:30pm CDT
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Doctrine

7:45am CDT

Early Bird Devotional: The Darkness Is Passed, My Spirit Renewed

Friday July 18, 2025 7:45am - 8:00am CDT

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Speakers

Billy Bland

Friday July 18, 2025 7:45am - 8:00am CDT
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Worship

8:00am CDT

Early Bird Devotional: Singing

Friday July 18, 2025 8:00am - 8:10am CDT

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Speakers

Myron Bruce

Director, Singing with the Spirit

Paul wrote that we are called to "sing with the spirit and sing with understanding." (I Corinthians 14:15) Jesus said we are to worship in spirit and in truth, and most of us want to sing with the spirit. But how often do we find ourselves 'singing with the spirit' and yet failing... Read More →

Friday July 18, 2025 8:00am - 8:10am CDT
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Singing

8:15am CDT

Conceited Motherhood: Common Temptations Mothers Face

Friday July 18, 2025 8:15am - 8:45am CDT

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Speakers

Erin Wells

Friday July 18, 2025 8:15am - 8:45am CDT
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Women

9:00am CDT

What I Learned from Acts Using Simple Scripture Writing

Friday July 18, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am CDT

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Speakers

Carla Moore

Women’s Instructor, Bear Valley Bible Institute

Friday July 18, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am CDT
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Women

10:00am CDT

Two for One: What Every Boy Needs to Hear His Mom Say

Friday July 18, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am CDT

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Speakers

Melissa Cain

Servant, Forest Hill Church of Christ

Melissa and her husband Scott moved to Memphis, TN, in February 2022 to work with the Forest Hill congregation. Before that, they served with the DeGaulle Drive Church of Christ in New Orleans, LA, from 2009-2020, and then with the Mercedes Drive Church of Christ near Tuscaloosa... Read More →

Friday July 18, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
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Women

10:00am CDT

Two for One: What Every Girl Needs to Hear Her Mom Say

Friday July 18, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am CDT

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Speakers

Ashley Smith

Friday July 18, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
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Women

11:00am CDT

Your Preacher's Family Needs You, Too

Friday July 18, 2025 11:00am - 11:30am CDT

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Speakers

Shelley Hazel

Friday July 18, 2025 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
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Women

12:30pm CDT

Hurry Back Session: Singing Class - Polishing the Pews - Renewing, Refreshing, and Recharging the Song Service

Friday July 18, 2025 12:30pm - 1:15pm CDT

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This is a singing class designed to energize the heart and mind of the singer within the Lord’s church. With a better understanding of our Psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, we will be better prepared to sing with the spirit and sing with the mind also (1 Corinthians 14:15).

Speakers

Myron Bruce

Director, Singing with the Spirit

Friday July 18, 2025 12:30pm - 1:15pm CDT
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Singing

1:30pm CDT

Walking through Ephesians: Walk Worthy

Friday July 18, 2025 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT

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Speakers

Jennifer Webster

Friday July 18, 2025 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
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Women

2:15pm CDT

Strong Women of the Bible: How Do We Compare?

Friday July 18, 2025 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT

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Speakers

Ashley Smith

Friday July 18, 2025 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT
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Women

3:00pm CDT

Becoming the Older Woman

Friday July 18, 2025 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT

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Speakers

Karen Perkins

Karen lives in Central Ohio but grew up in White Bluff, Tennessee. She is a graduate of Freed-Hardeman University (1994 - BA Business Administration/Management). For many years, she has enjoyed teaching Bible classes of all ages and speaking at ladies' events. She is married to Andy... Read More →

Friday July 18, 2025 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
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Women

3:45pm CDT

How My Diagnosis Changed My Faith

Friday July 18, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT

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Speakers

Tish Clarke

Friday July 18, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
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Women

6:00pm CDT

You Are not Alone: Dealing with Depression and Suicidal Thoughts with the Help of the Family of God

Friday July 18, 2025 6:00pm - 6:30pm CDT

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Speakers

Terica Turner

Friday July 18, 2025 6:00pm - 6:30pm CDT
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Women

7:45am CDT

Early Bird Devotional: Lovingkindness in the Morning (Psalm 143:8)

Saturday July 19, 2025 7:45am - 8:00am CDT

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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 →

Saturday July 19, 2025 7:45am - 8:00am CDT
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Worship

8:00am CDT

Early Bird Devotional: Singing

Saturday July 19, 2025 8:00am - 8:10am CDT

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Speakers

Myron Bruce

Director, Singing with the Spirit

Saturday July 19, 2025 8:00am - 8:10am CDT
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Singing

8:15am CDT

15 Simple Things Members Can Do to Keep Visitors Coming Back

Saturday July 19, 2025 8:15am - 8:45am CDT

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The more visitors return, the more they learn. The more they learn, the more likely they are to become Christians. Want to be evangelistic, but aren't ready to go door-knocking or lead a study? 15 practical things we can do before and after services to help grow the church.

Speakers

Kathy Carroll

Kathy holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education and a Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology, specializing in Gifted Education. She and her husband Kevin worship with the Brown Trail congregation in Bedford, TX, where he serves as an elder. They have two grown children... Read More →

Saturday July 19, 2025 8:15am - 8:45am CDT
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Women

9:00am CDT

What I Learned from Philemon Using Simple Scripture Writing

Saturday July 19, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am CDT

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Speakers

Carla Moore

Women’s Instructor, Bear Valley Bible Institute

Saturday July 19, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am CDT
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Women

10:00am CDT

What Your Future Family Needs from You

Saturday July 19, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am CDT

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Speakers

Cameron Freeman

Saturday July 19, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
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Teen Boys

11:00am CDT

Are You Arresting Your Thoughts? (2 Corinthians 10:5)

Saturday July 19, 2025 11:00am - 11:30am CDT

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Speakers

Chere Slocumb

Saturday July 19, 2025 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
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Women

12:30pm CDT

Digging Deep: Awards Ceremony for Conversations Study and New Topic for 2025-26 Revealed

Saturday July 19, 2025 12:30pm - 1:15pm CDT

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Speakers

Cindy Colley

Saturday July 19, 2025 12:30pm - 1:15pm CDT
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Women

1:30pm CDT

Ministry Struggles: Living in a Glass House

Saturday July 19, 2025 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT

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Speakers

Erin Wells

Saturday July 19, 2025 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
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Women

2:15pm CDT

Walking through Ephesians: Walk in Wisdom

Saturday July 19, 2025 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT

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Speakers

Jennifer Webster

Saturday July 19, 2025 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT
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Women

3:00pm CDT

Teach Me, Lord, Just What to Say - Friends of Mine Are Lost in Sin

Saturday July 19, 2025 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT

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Speakers

Jeanny Gilpin

Saturday July 19, 2025 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
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Women

3:45pm CDT

The Pivotal Storm: How Did the Sufferings of Jesus Ultimately Change Human Destiny?

Saturday July 19, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT

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Speakers

Daniel Stearsman

Warner Robins church of Christ

Daniel preaches for the Warner Robins church of Christ in Warner Robins, GA. Daniel is married to Katrina Stearsman and has two sons—Jackson and Drew. Both Daniel and his wife are pharmacists. His education includes: a Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Florida (2000), a... Read More →

Saturday July 19, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
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Scholars' Think Tank

6:00pm CDT

Some Things I Am Seeing in Youth Today and How We Can Help

Saturday July 19, 2025 6:00pm - 6:30pm CDT

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Speakers

David Rader

David is a graduate of Freed-Hardeman University and works for UK HealthCare in Lexington, KY. He, his wife, Natalie, and their daughter, Hallie, worship with the North Lexington Church of Christ. David serves as a regular song leader, Bible class teacher, and is one of the coordinators... Read More →

Saturday July 19, 2025 6:00pm - 6:30pm CDT
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Youth Workers

9:30am CDT

Bible Class (Schedule B): Three Questions to Ask before Listening to Any Sermon

Sunday July 20, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CDT

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Speakers

Steven Ford

Sunday July 20, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
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Bible Class

2:00pm CDT

Wake Up! Moving from Lukewarm to Red-Hot Faith

Sunday July 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT

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Speakers

Sheri Harris

Sheri Harris was raised in Harrison, TN and currently lives in Munford, Alabama with her husband, Dale. They have three children, Lauren, Andrew and Catherine. She is a graduate of Faulkner University, a homeschooling mom, wife, daughter and is a member of the Ironaton church... Read More →

Sunday July 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
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Women

3:00pm CDT

When My Faith Is Faced with Doubt

Sunday July 20, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT

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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 →

Sunday July 20, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
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Women

4:00pm CDT

Having Hope in a Hopeless World

Sunday July 20, 2025 4:00pm - 4:30pm CDT

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Speakers

Tish Clarke

Sunday July 20, 2025 4:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
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Women

7:45am CDT

Early Bird Devotional: Early in the Morning He Came unto the Temple (John 8:2)

Monday July 21, 2025 7:45am - 8:00am CDT

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Speakers

Tim Hayes

Monday July 21, 2025 7:45am - 8:00am CDT
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Worship

8:00am CDT

Early Bird Devotional: Singing

Monday July 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:10am CDT

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Speakers

Robbie Rhodes

Monday July 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:10am CDT
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Singing

8:15am CDT

Three Tips for Overcoming the Obstacle of Distractions

Monday July 21, 2025 8:15am - 8:45am CDT

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Speakers

Katrina Stearsman

Katrina Stearsman is a member of the Warner Robins Church of Christ, where her husband Daniel serves as an evangelist. Katrina holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Florida and previously practiced as a retail pharmacist in Florida. After her sons reached elementary... Read More →

Monday July 21, 2025 8:15am - 8:45am CDT
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Women

9:00am CDT

Grace: A Simple Word with Great Meaning

Monday July 21, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am CDT

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A simple word with a powerful meaning and sadly, so misunderstood in the world today. Join us to learn how grace affects us as Christians and how to avoid the pitfall that so many fall into by misunderstanding what this means.

Speakers

Kristi Rhodes

Monday July 21, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am CDT
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Women

10:00am CDT

How to Go from "I'll Just Do It" to Getting Others Involved

Monday July 21, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am CDT

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Speakers

Sam Dilbeck

Monday July 21, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
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Deacons

11:00am CDT

The Lies of Our Minds

Monday July 21, 2025 11:00am - 11:30am CDT

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Speakers

Denise Martin

Denise Martin supports her husband, Jerry, a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Professor for the School of Human Services at Amridge University, in his counseling ministry. They conduct Marriage Seminars as their schedules allow. Denise has also worked beside her husband as... Read More →

Monday July 21, 2025 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
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Women

12:30pm CDT

Hurry Back Session: Tech Solutions Panel: Streaming and Social Media

Monday July 21, 2025 12:30pm - 1:15pm CDT

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Bring your questions, and our panel of techies will offer solutions in layman's terms. This session will cover the need and the technology required for high-quality streaming, as well as how to maximize content creation, management, engagement, and evangelism through social media.

Speakers

Josh Robinson

Manna Project and Uplift Media

Josh Robinson is the Director of Communications for the Manna Project. Josh is also experienced in video and media production and operates Uplift Media, helping the church reach the lost online. Josh is a part-time instructor at the Georgia School of Theology (teaching technology... Read More →

Monday July 21, 2025 12:30pm - 1:15pm CDT
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Ministry

12:30pm CDT

Hurry Back Session: Tech Solutions Panel: Streaming and Social Media

Monday July 21, 2025 12:30pm - 1:15pm CDT

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Speakers

Michael Brown

Monday July 21, 2025 12:30pm - 1:15pm CDT
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Ministry

12:30pm CDT

Hurry Back Session: Tech Solutions Panel: Streaming and Social Media

Monday July 21, 2025 12:30pm - 1:15pm CDT

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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 →

Monday July 21, 2025 12:30pm - 1:15pm CDT
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Ministry