Polishing the Pulpit 2024 - Branson: Full Schedule

1:00pm CDT

Prayer: The Most Underused Defense

Speakers

Laura Kidwell Boyd

Wednesday July 10, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
St. Moritz

Women

2:00pm CDT

Tips to Calm Your Anxiety and Fear

Speakers

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 →

Wednesday July 10, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Innsbruck

Women

3:00pm CDT

Daily Sins We Sweep under the Rug: Entertainment Choices

Things to consider prior to giving the green light. A lot is at stake and it's just entertainment.

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 10, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Innsbruck

Women

3:00pm CDT

I Just Don't Fit In: A Lament of Members of the Body

Finding your place in the Body of Christ when you feel like an outsider.

Speakers

Hannah Colley

Wednesday July 10, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Salzburg

Women

4:00pm CDT

Two for One: Hedges to Protect Us from Sin

Speakers

Carla Moore

Dean of Women, 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 →

Wednesday July 10, 2024 4:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
St. Moritz

Women

4:00pm CDT

Two for One: Preparing Children for the Real Issues of Life

Speakers

Heather Hahn

Wednesday July 10, 2024 4:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
St. Moritz

Women

6:00pm CDT

Seven Minutes of Wisdom on Parenting

Heather - One Thing I Would Recommend to All Young Parents
Tyrene - One Thing to Always Keep in Focus
Kelli - One Thing I Would Do Again and Again and Again
Jeanny - One Thing about Parenting Boys
Kathy - One Mistake We Purposely Did Not Make
Melissa - One Thing We Did that Worked

Speakers

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 →

Kathy Carroll

Kathy and her husband Kevin worship with the Brown Trail church of Christ in Bedford, TX, where he serves as an elder. They have two grown children, Kason and Kastin, whom they greatly enjoyed homeschooling. Kathy holds a Master’s Degree from Texas A&M University in Educational... Read More →

Kelli Barker

Melissa Cain

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 →

Wednesday July 10, 2024 6:00pm - 6:45pm CDT
Munich

Women

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

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

Women

8:30am CDT

The Beauty of God's Design

Speakers

Alana May

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

Women

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

Women

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

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

Women

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

Church Secretary, Pickerington Church of Christ

We live in Central Ohio, about 30 minutes from downtown Columbus. I am originally from Tennessee and my husband us from West Virginia. We both attended Freed-Hardeman University. Ask me about chalking at PTP!

Renee Brown

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)

Women

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

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

Women

12:00pm CDT

Digging Deep Recap: The Crown

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

Speakers

Cindy Colley

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

Women

1:15pm CDT

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

Although God isn’t 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

Women

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

Denise Martin

Heather Hahn

Jeanny Gilpin

Katrina Stearsman

Katrina Stearsman is a member of the Warner Robins church of Christ, where her husband Daniel Stearsman is the evangelist. She graduated with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Florida, and retains her licensure in Florida. She worked as a retail pharmacist in Florida... Read More →

Tyrene Benjamin

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

Women

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

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

Women

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

Women

3:00pm CDT

Seize the Day: Be Aware of Time Wasters

The world keeps us busy and distracted and it’s 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

Women

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

Women

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

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

Women

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

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

Women

8:00pm CDT

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

Speakers

Renee Brown

Karen Perkins

Church Secretary, Pickerington Church of Christ

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

Women

8:30am CDT

Having a Positive Temperament in Your Home

How we went from yelling and using harsh, sarcastic tones in our family to using calm and respectful tones.

Speakers

Sharla Orren

Friday July 12, 2024 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
St. Moritz

Women

8:30am CDT

The Age of the Universe

Modern science claims that the Universe is approximately 13.8 billion years old and came from a tiny point of mass. However, a literal interpretation of Genesis only offers a few thousand years since its creation. What is the Christian to do with these contradictory views? In this lesson, we'll look at the currently accepted theory of the Big Bang and discuss some arguments against it.

Speakers

Alana May

Friday July 12, 2024 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Barcelona/Madrid

Women Evidence

9:00am CDT

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

Speakers

Karen Perkins

Church Secretary, Pickerington Church of Christ

Renee Brown

Friday July 12, 2024 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Table Rock Lounge (Spa Center)

Women

9:30am CDT

A Righteous Woman's Prayers Avail Much, Too: “Lord, show me the way I should go” (Psalm 143:8)

Prayers are prayers. This session explores the meaning of prayer and
why it is our lifeline to the Father—no matter what gender we are.

Speakers

Becky Blackmon

Friday July 12, 2024 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
St. Moritz

Women

9:30am CDT

Who Does God Say That I Am?

Who we were and who we are: finding our identity in Christ.

Speakers

Emily Hatfield

Friday July 12, 2024 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Milan

Women

10:30am CDT

Three Things Your Husband Is Not Saying Out Loud

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 →

Friday July 12, 2024 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
St. Moritz

Women

1:15pm CDT

Hurry Back Session: No Other Gods before Me

This is a 30 minute session that will encourage us to give God only one thing – our heart. Putting God first in our culture means we have to think for ourselves instead of going along with the crowd.

Speakers

Jeanny Gilpin

Friday July 12, 2024 1:15pm - 1:45pm CDT
Innsbruck

Women

1:15pm CDT

Hurry Back Session: Restored in His Image

Can we be perfectly restored in the fullness of Christ? How do we strive for this?

Speakers

Hannah Colley

Friday July 12, 2024 1:15pm - 1:45pm CDT
St. Moritz

Women

2:00pm CDT

God Meets Us on Winding Roads

How did I get to this place? Let's talk about HIs Providence in unfamiliar and dark places. He is the ever-present help.

Speakers

Cindy Colley

Friday July 12, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
St. Moritz

Women

3:00pm CDT

Make the Most of Every Opportunity

Each day presents us with an opportunity to influence others and lead
them to Christ. In Matthew 5:14-16, Jesus tells us to shine with God’s
light in a dark world. By doing so, others will see God’s love through
us. In this lesson, we will discuss the influence that Daniel had on
the lives of those around him and how we can implement those same
opportunities in our lives.

Speakers

Alana May

Friday July 12, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
St. Moritz

Women

4:00pm CDT

Seven Truths to Tell Yourself

Speakers

Melissa Cain

Friday July 12, 2024 4:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
Barcelona/Madrid

Women

4:00pm CDT

When Children's Faith Does Not Run Deep, It Runs Out

Why are we losing our children as they reach adulthood? How can we make their faith their own? Practical things that can help them stay the course.

Speakers

Cindy Colley

Friday July 12, 2024 4:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
St. Moritz

Women

6:00pm CDT

Wrong Is Wrong All the Time or Never

Speakers

Laura Kidwell Boyd

Friday July 12, 2024 6:00pm - 6:45pm CDT
Milan

Women

8:30am CDT

Is God REALLY My All?

Satan tries to overcome every aspect of our life, but God has a plan
for all of us. Will we learn to give it up and trust in the Master plan for us?

Speakers

Becky Blackmon

Saturday July 13, 2024 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Salzburg

Women

8:30am CDT

Ten Great Ways Wives Can Serve Their Husbands (Yes, Serve!)

If there is one thing Jesus taught with clarity. it's that our salvation is dependent on our willingness to serve. But do we sometimes have a servant heart in our congregations, our communities and our friendships, but we accidentally leave that heart in the car when we get home? Let's not neglect to put that heart in its most important place!

Speakers

Cindy Colley

Saturday July 13, 2024 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
St. Moritz

Women

9:30am CDT

How Does Sin Disfigure?

Speakers

Melissa Cain

Saturday July 13, 2024 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
St. Moritz

Women

10:30am CDT

Sowing and Reaping: A Biblical View of Consequences

What the Pharisees teach us about the consequences of self-righteousness.

Speakers

Emily Hatfield

Saturday July 13, 2024 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
St. Moritz

Women

1:15pm CDT

Hurry Back Session: Exploring the Cosmic Canvas with the James Webb Space Telescope

We recognize the talent and give credit to painters for their beautiful artwork. The Universe attests to God's celestial brushstrokes. Through the lens of the new James Webb Space Telescope, we have had the privilege to see more of how His masterpiece is woven into the fabric of space. In this lesson, we will discuss how this new telescope has further revealed God's cosmic canvas.

Speakers

Alana May

Saturday July 13, 2024 1:15pm - 1:45pm CDT
Munich

Women Evidence

2:00pm CDT

Conquer Fear, Cultivate Faith, and Embrace Love

Speakers

Sheri Harris

Saturday July 13, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
St. Moritz

Women

2:00pm CDT

What Does God Define as Gossip?

Gossip is scary and dangerous. Men and women enjoy sharing tidbits
of what is going on in others' lives. When is this enjoyment going too
far?

Speakers

Becky Blackmon

Saturday July 13, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Milan

Women

3:00pm CDT

Forgiving What You Cannot Forget

Speakers

Melissa Cain

Saturday July 13, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Milan

Women

3:00pm CDT

Two for One: All Is Vanity - Ecclesiastes

Speakers

Daniela Cantrell

Saturday July 13, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Innsbruck

Women

3:00pm CDT

Two for One: The Virtuous Woman

Speakers

Ashley Smith

Saturday July 13, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Innsbruck

Women

3:30pm CDT

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

Speakers

Renee Brown

Karen Perkins

Church Secretary, Pickerington Church of Christ

Saturday July 13, 2024 3:30pm - 4:15pm CDT
Table Rock Lounge (Spa Center)

Women

4:00pm CDT

All My Eggs in Heaven’s Basket

Speakers

Laura Kidwell Boyd

Saturday July 13, 2024 4:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
Innsbruck

Women

4:00pm CDT

God's Way, Not Mine

We constantly tell ourselves that we want God’s will above our own, but do we truly desire God’s will even if it does not align with what we have pictured? Is there a fear that comes with the thought of God having His way with our life? In this session, we will be discussing the peace that comes with being a child of God, and the assurance we have in Him and His way.

Speakers

Bree Neighbors

Saturday July 13, 2024 4:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
Milan

Women

4:00pm CDT

Homeschooling the Gifted

Practical things moms can do to help nurture and maximize their kids' God-given abilities

Speakers

Kathy Carroll

Saturday July 13, 2024 4:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
Florence

Women

6:00pm CDT

Christ Is My Hope

Where Chist abides, there is hope. A living hope. An assured hope. A secure hope. A never ending hope. In Christ, all hope is never lost.

Speakers

Bree Neighbors

Saturday July 13, 2024 6:00pm - 6:45pm CDT
Munich

Women

11:30am CDT

Three Reasons Why a Mother's Prayer Matters

Speakers

Sheri Harris

Sunday July 14, 2024 11:30am - 12:15pm CDT
Florence

Women Bible Class

2:00pm CDT

Hard Fightin' Soldier: Perseverance

Speakers

Tish Clarke

Sunday July 14, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Salzburg

Women

2:00pm 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

Karen Perkins

Church Secretary, Pickerington Church of Christ

Sunday July 14, 2024 2:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
Table Rock Lounge (Spa Center)

Women

3:00pm CDT

A Suitable Goal of Discipleship: “She Has Done What She Could” (Mark 14:8)

Speakers

Laura Kidwell Boyd

Sunday July 14, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Venice

Women

3:00pm CDT

A Woman's Prayers Avail Much: Tips for Revitalizing Your Prayer Life

Speakers

Melissa Cain

Sunday July 14, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Barcelona/Madrid

Women

4:00pm CDT

Gideon: Your Weakness Is God's Strength

This session will focus on Gideon and the lesson he learned about doing a lot with just a little when God is in control. Our God wants our availability and He can turn a little into a lot for His glory.

Speakers

Jeanny Gilpin

Sunday July 14, 2024 4:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
Barcelona/Madrid

Women

4:00pm CDT

How to Be Less Self-Sufficient and More God-Dependent

How easy is it for any of us to “let go and let God”? Are we growing
in the faith or dying on the vine?

Speakers

Becky Blackmon

Sunday July 14, 2024 4:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
Milan

Women

8:30am CDT

Five Sneaky Lies Your Anxiety Tells You Are True

Speakers

Tish Clarke

Monday July 15, 2024 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Salzburg

Women

8:30am CDT

The Mother's Role

This session will be based on lessons from the Bible concerning the mother who is striving to rear her children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. In today’s world, it is difficult, but still possible. You will be encouraged to appreciate the mother’s role as she manages the home as God would have her.

Speakers

Jeanny Gilpin

Monday July 15, 2024 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Munich

Women

9:00am CDT

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

Speakers

Renee Brown

Karen Perkins

Church Secretary, Pickerington Church of Christ

Monday July 15, 2024 9:00am - 9:45am CDT
Table Rock Lounge (Spa Center)

Women

9:30am CDT

Seven Minutes of Wisdom on Personal Development

Kathy - Developing a Peaceful Mindset
Rachael -Developing a Pure Mind
Julia -Developing a Patient Spirit
Tyrene -Developing a Kind Heart
Ashley - Developing an Energetic Work Ethic
Kastin -Developing a Joyful Attitude

Speakers

Ashley Smith

Julia Togami

Kastin Carroll

Kathy Carroll

Rachel Holland

Tyrene Benjamin

Monday July 15, 2024 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Salzburg

Women

10:30am CDT

Seven Minutes of Wisdom for Women

Heather - If You Got It, Don't Flaunt It
Kathy - Relying on God in a Girl-Power World
Bree -Why I Started A Clothing Line Encouraging Modesty
Melissa -Remaining Faithful in a World Where Men Tempt You
Laura - Keeping Wholesome Speech with Ears Full of Smut
Jeanny -Thinking Spiritually in a Carnal Centric World

Speakers

Bree Neighbors

Heather Hahn

Jeanny Gilpin

Kathy Carroll

Laura Kidwell Boyd

Melissa Cain

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

Women

1:15pm CDT

Hurry Back Session: How Do I Deal with Postpartum Depression?

Speakers

Denise Martin

Monday July 15, 2024 1:15pm - 1:45pm CDT
Barcelona/Madrid

Women

1:15pm CDT

Hurry Back Session: Made for More

Speakers

Carla Moore

Dean of Women, Bear Valley Bible Institute

Monday July 15, 2024 1:15pm - 1:45pm CDT
Munich

Women

2:00pm CDT

Belonging and Becoming

Seventy years ago, people sought to become Christians in order to belong to the church. Now, people want to find acceptance and belonging before committing and becoming Christians. What does this shift mean for the church? This lesson will explore practical ways we can build the sense of belonging within our congregations (inreach) so that we can impactfully reach out to the world so that they will become Christians (outreach).

Speakers

Katrina Stearsman

Monday July 15, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Venice

Women

2:00pm CDT

In His Time

Speakers

Tish Clarke

Monday July 15, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
St. Moritz

Women

3:00pm CDT

Get Dressed! (Colossians 3:12)

In addition to our outward clothing being important to God, Christians are told in Col 3:12 to be clothed in tender-heartedness, kindness, lowliness of mind, meekness, and long-suffering.

Speakers

Laura Kidwell Boyd

Monday July 15, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Florence

Women

3:00pm CDT

What Does the Bible Say about Disciplining Our Children?

This session will focus on Biblical discipline in the appropriate amount and in the appropriate way. A practical look at rearing children in God’s image from a mother and grandmother.

Speakers

Jeanny Gilpin

Monday July 15, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
St. Moritz

Women

4:00pm CDT

Fanning the Flame: Nurturing Our Spiritual Fire

This lesson addresses apathy and complacency that can put out our fire and leave us in a rut or faithless.

Speakers

Katrina Stearsman

Monday July 15, 2024 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Innsbruck

Women

4:00pm CDT

Unshakable Hope for the Weary

Are you feeling drained and overwhelmed by life's demands? This session will explore how to find unshakable hope even amid our struggles. Discover how to anchor yourself in God’s promises and navigate life’s challenges with renewed faith and energy.

Speakers

Tyrene Benjamin

Monday July 15, 2024 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Milan

Women