Polishing the Pulpit 2024 - Branson

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8:30am CDT

Suggestions for Increasing Personal Resistance to Temptation and Sin

God is good and will never “leave us nor forsake us.” What a
challenge we face when “test day” enters our life!

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 →

Thursday July 11, 2024 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
St. Moritz

8:30am CDT

The Beauty of God's Design

God's fingerprint is evident in all aspects of His creation, from the complexity of living organisms to the precision of the universe's physical laws. "The Beauty of God's Design" is a lesson that explores the profound and intricate design evident in the natural world.

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 11, 2024 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Salzburg

9:30am CDT

A Woman's Prayers Avail Much: What to Pray as You Parent

Speakers

Melissa Cain

Thursday July 11, 2024 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Milan

9:30am CDT

Daily Sins We Sweep under the Rug: Gossip

This is a hard one. How do I know when it is gossip? How do I stop participating without offending? Is that even possible?

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 11, 2024 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
St. Moritz

10:00am CDT

Children's Bible Class Teacher Resources: Make & Take at Your Own Pace

Make & Take at Your Own Pace. Chalking Bible class illustrations, visuals for enhancing Bible lessons, die cut letters, and more. No experience necessary. You will receive step-by-step instruction. All tools and resources provided.

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 →

Renee Brown

Substitute Teacher - Primary, Oak Grove Missouri Schools

Renée Brown is wife to Michael and mom to their one adult son Jonathan. They live in the Kansas City area where they worship with the Oak Grove congregation. Renée is a Bible class teacher and supports Michael in his role as a Deacon. Renée and her friend Karen serve annually at... Read More →

Thursday July 11, 2024 10:00am - 11:15am CDT
Table Rock Lounge (Spa Center)

10:30am CDT

What Can We Learn from a Harlot?

Can we learn anything from a harlot? Rahab is one of the most colorful characters in the Bible. From man’s eye, she might be the most “unlikely to succeed,” but we can find a lot that we can learn from her example.

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 →

Thursday July 11, 2024 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
St. Moritz

12:00pm CDT

Digging Deep Recap: The Crown

Cindy will be reviewing this year's study - The Crown

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 11, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
St. Moritz

1:15pm CDT

Hurry Back Session: Am I Quiet Enough to Hear God?

Although God is not speaking to us directly today, His word is readily available to us through scripture. If we have His word, do we really have to be quiet? If we cannot physically hear God, what is there to hear?

Speakers

Bree Neighbors

Bree Neighbors is 22 years old and worships at the Subligna Road church of Christ in Summerville, Georgia. She is majoring in nutrition with an emphasis in dietetics through the University of Arizona. She loves writing short devotionals through her instagram blog and running her online... Read More →

Thursday July 11, 2024 1:15pm - 1:45pm CDT
St. Moritz

2:00pm CDT

Seven Minutes of Wisdom on Evangelism

Bree - How to Approach Young Women with the Gospel
Tyrene - How to Reach a Worldly Woman with the Gospel
Heather - How Do You Approach Your Friends?
Denise - How Do You Approach People Who Are Hurting?
Jeanny - How to Teach Your Own Children the Gospel
Katrina - How to Reach Your Neighbor with the Gospel

Speakers

Bree Neighbors

Bree Neighbors is 22 years old and worships at the Subligna Road church of Christ in Summerville, Georgia. She is majoring in nutrition with an emphasis in dietetics through the University of Arizona. She loves writing short devotionals through her instagram blog and running her online... Read More →

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 →

Heather Hahn

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 →

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 →

Tyrene Benjamin

Born in Newark, NJ, and raised in Marion, SC, Tyrene “Ty” Benjamin is a stay-at-home, homeschooling, mompreneur who enjoys e-commerce, digital content creation, and speaking to encourage Christian women to pursue spiritual and personal growth. She graduated from the University... Read More →

Thursday July 11, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
St. Moritz

3:00pm CDT

Navigating Barrenness in the Lord's Church

Barrenness, an often-overlooked struggle within the Lord’s church, encompasses physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual challenges. This session will explore the harsh realities of infertility and its impact on hearts, marriages, and spiritual journeys while striving to discover ways to strengthen our reliance on the providence of God, even when prayers are answered differently than our heart's desires.

Speakers

Renee Brown

Substitute Teacher - Primary, Oak Grove Missouri Schools

Renée Brown is wife to Michael and mom to their one adult son Jonathan. They live in the Kansas City area where they worship with the Oak Grove congregation. Renée is a Bible class teacher and supports Michael in his role as a Deacon. Renée and her friend Karen serve annually at... Read More →

Thursday July 11, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Milan

3:00pm CDT

Screens and Scrolling

Time is precious; add more of it to your day! Improve mental health, and focus, etc. by limiting screen time and social media.

Speakers

Sharla Orren

Thursday July 11, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
St. Moritz

3:00pm CDT

Seize the Day: Be Aware of Time Wasters

The world keeps us busy and distracted and it is easy to forget what matters most. How can we make more of our time?

Speakers

Ashley Smith

Thursday July 11, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Florence

4:00pm CDT

Success Is Personal (Proverbs 9:12)

This lesson is about personal responsibility, choices, and accepting the consequences of those choices.

Speakers

Hannah Colley

Thursday July 11, 2024 4:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
Innsbruck

6:00pm CDT

Daily Sins We Sweep under the Rug: Lying

I think we all have done it. How do I stop the actual words and how do I stop the subtle deceit? I want to rejoice in the truth!

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 11, 2024 6:00pm - 6:45pm CDT
Munich

6:00pm CDT

Rahab's Red Cord of Redemption

This lesson is a review of the account of Rahab that will explore how her faith was developed and demonstrated. Examples from the narrative will reveal how the gospel is for all, with specific applications for seekers and sowers.

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 →

Thursday July 11, 2024 6:00pm - 6:45pm CDT
Salzburg

8:00pm CDT

Children's Bible Class Teacher Resources: Make & Take at Your Own Pace

Make & Take at Your Own Pace. Chalking Bible class illustrations, visuals for enhancing Bible lessons, die cut letters, and more. No experience necessary. You will receive step-by-step instruction. All tools and resources provided.

Speakers

Renee Brown

Substitute Teacher - Primary, Oak Grove Missouri Schools

Renée Brown is wife to Michael and mom to their one adult son Jonathan. They live in the Kansas City area where they worship with the Oak Grove congregation. Renée is a Bible class teacher and supports Michael in his role as a Deacon. Renée and her friend Karen serve annually at... Read More →

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 →

Thursday July 11, 2024 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Table Rock Lounge (Spa Center)